Majors: Global Studies and Political Science
What is your current position/career?
Lead, Economic Prosperity at MIT Solve
How did Cal Lutheran and/or your global studies program set you up for success in this position/career?
Through extracurriculars like Model UN, I gained public speaking experience, and the interdisciplinary nature of the global studies major allowed me to explore multiple areas of study that helped make me a well-rounded candidate for masters programs and the job market
What skills or proficiencies did you acquire at Cal Lutheran, through your studies or other activities, that you now use in your current position/career?
I use public speaking, writing, and research in my current position. The best-acquired skill is synthesizing large amounts of information into a clear, easily understood overview for the general public.
What were some of your favorite aspects of the global studies program?
Such as research, classes, professors, etc. Hands down the study abroad requirement – and the opportunity to take so many classes in different departments like literature, philosophy, and religion.