Agyei Asiamah | Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Agyei Asiamah

Portrait of graduate student Agyei Asiamah

2021 PhD Economics & Finance

Advice for Prospective Students...

There is lots of help available with regards to mental health, writing a thesis, finding data for research, etc and students should not hesitate to seek help anytime they need it. For international students, do well to visit the international student advisors and seek help on issues regarding study permit renewal, health insurance, etc.

Program 

PhD. Economics

Why I chose Guelph?

I chose this program because of the competitive nature of the PhD program in Economics and Finance. Having the opportunity to take both courses in Economics and Finance towards a PhD program would help me to maximize my post-graduate opportunities.

About my advisor...

I had a good academic relationship with my supervisor. He was available anytime I needed help and was genuinely interested in my progress. He edited any written papers I gave him and provided constructive feedback.

What is it like to be a grad student at U of G?

I liked my experience at U of G except for the limited funding opportunities for international graduate students which makes focus on research difficult. I like the funding available for PhD students who take leave of school to have a baby. I also like the housing available for graduate students who have families at a reasonable fee.

About the campus...

I liked the gym facility and the library space and carrels for graduate students. I also liked how easy it was to move from one side of campus to the other in a matter of minutes.

About the city of Guelph...

The city is quiet, serene and not overly populated and it is a good fit for families. I like that there are a lot of buses leaving the university campus to help students navigate the city.

How will my work Improve Life?

I worked on measuring child poverty and explaining their resilience towards later life outcomes.

My future plans...

To pursue a career in academia or in the public sector as a policy analyst. Having the opportunity to work as a TA and RA as part of my PhD program is useful to help me achieve that goal.