M.A International Relations
Global Learning Medallion (GLM) via Office of Global Learning Initiatives
My Experience
The highlighted Global Medallion courses and activities have enhanced my understanding of interconnected local and global issues, sharpened my ability to analyze them from multiple perspectives, and strengthened my commitment to engaging in cross-cultural problem-solving.
Global Learning Initiatives Leadership
During the Spring 2022 semester, I had the privilege of serving as the Internal Community Outreach Coordinator. In this role, I visited classrooms to introduce students to the Global Learning Medallion, sent informational emails to professors and departments, and coordinated the distribution of promotional materials across campus. That semester, I was one of two organizers for the cultural fair, a campus-wide event that showcased students' cultures through booths, traditional clothing, food, and entertainment. I managed a budget of approximately $2,000, facilitated the participation of the consulates of Japan, Costa Rica, and the Netherlands, and the event drew over 1,000 attendees.
SYD 4237/Immigrants and Refugees
with Professor Alejandro Angee
This course examines the causes and consequences of immigration and the forcible displacement of people. Throughout the course, we have investigated and sought to understand the experiences of immigrants and refugees.
Coming from a family of immigrants, I was highly interested in further understanding the mechanisms of immigration and the various causes of human movement. For my final project, I conducted and presented my research project on domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.
ECS 3021/Women, Culture and Economic Development
with Irma Alonso
In this course, we analyzed the challenges women face in developing countries, with a focus on gender and cultural issues and their connections to economic development. We also explored how societal expectations influence development and the disparities between genders.
I found this course particularly engaging as it highlighted the interconnectedness of three major sectors in development, all of which resonate with me as a woman. Throughout the course, I completed several written assignments, including in-depth research and country-specific reports, with a particular focus on Portugal.
REL 3308/Studies in World Religions
with Professor Jeanette Smith
This course explored the major teachings of selected religions within their historical and cultural contexts, highlighting their unique contributions to world civilization. It also examined how religious literacy shapes understanding of societal motivations in areas such as politics, science, environmental policies, and gender relations.
At the end of the term, I presented a research project on Hinduism, focusing on its various sects, practices, and traditions across different regions of India and the world.