What year are you?
Senior
Major
Global Affairs with a concentration in International Development
Hometown:
Arlington, VA
What is your favorite part about being a Mason student?
My favorite part about being a Mason student is the diversity on campus. It is extremely comforting to leave long lectures that give us insight into certain realities of the world and how it operates, and then disperse into a sea of students that come from different backgrounds and are able to share and provide an entirely different lens of the world.
Describe any extracurricular activities, study abroad, or internships you’ve done.
As a transfer student, I was eager to optimize all my opportunities to get involved on campus given my limited time. I have been fortunate enough to attend various guest speaker events that are related to topics that interest me while also joining the Mason International Compatriots program, which allowed me to form a language partner on campus and practice my Arabic language skills. I have also joined the Mason Unicef Organization and attended a Mason World Health Organization initiative on campus. The summer of my junior year, I was able to study abroad in Israel/Palestine and partake in an internship at one of the largest gender-based NGO’s in the country, Women Against Violence.
What is your favorite part about your major/degree program?
The global affairs program at George Mason University has truly ignited my passions and desires to acquire knowledge of worldly affairs and inspired me to seek beyond the classroom environment. As a department, they have encouraged me to utilize my own backyard (Washington D.C) to the fullest extent and have done a phenomenal job bridging academia to the real world.
What is one part of your major/degree program that has had the most impact on you?
My decision to declare a concentration in International Development has helped me narrow my passion towards a specific field of work. After participating in an international internship and getting a taste of the impact advocating for women’s rights has on the world, I’ve definitely been steered away from investing my time towards a life of shady politics.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
In a world filled with never-ending conflict, I hope to be a part of a movement that fights against the injustices that exist and help contribute to a world that is equal for all. That being said, I'd hope to see myself pursuing a graduate degree in International Development and working with various international organizations, such as the World Bank or even starting my own NGO focused on education and women's rights.