Franka is a second-year European Studies student at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She has always been interested in international relations and development cooperation, particularly regarding the inclusivity of local knowledge production of rising powers. Being passionate about learning from multiple perspectives, Franka will continue her studies for the upcoming winter semester at the Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. Besides that, she is currently active in the Development Committee of the United Nations Student Association, organising volunteering, fundraising and charity events.