IDS Graduation Slideshow - Spring 2014

Muhammad Muneeb Abbasi
Major(s):
• International Studies – South Asia and
Middle East
• Business Administration – Finance
Minor(s):
• Accounting
Accomplishments
 Alexander Hamilton Scholars Study Abroad
Scholarship Winner
After Graduation
• Working at Cisco in RTP, NC starting in August
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Ahmed Ali
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Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Thailand at Thammasat University
After Graduation
 I have committed to an Americorps program
called City Year and will be working in New York
City come August
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Thasit Avant
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
Minor(s):
• Spanish
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Valencia, Spain
 Internship - International Focus Inc.
 Undergraduate Research - Germany, Spain
After Graduation
 Newly employed graduate with plans for graduate
studies and pursuit of FSO career
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Caroline Hillise Ball
Major(s):
• Science, Technology & Society (BS)
• Environmental Sciences (BS)
Minor(s):
• Business Administration
Accomplishments
 DOE & GM EcoCAR 2 - NCSU Business Manager
 Third Generation Biofuel Research
 Sister of Delta Delta Delta
After Graduation
 Volvo Group Trucks – Alternative Fuels Intern
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Shefali Basak
Major(s)
• International Studies - International
Relations
• Business Administration - Finance
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Lille, France
 Dean’s List
 Internship - Bank of America
After Graduation
 Work at Bank of America in Global Risk
Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Serena Rose Bogaczyk
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
Accomplishments
 Alexander Hamilton Scholar
 Study Abroad - Paderno del Grappa, Italy
 Internship - Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse
After Graduation
 After graduation plans: Work full-time at Credit
Suisse
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Adrienne Brooks
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Major(s):
• International Studies - Africa
• Political Science - Public Policy
Accomplishments
 Internship, RTI International
 Internship, US Embassy Botswana
 Internship, Office of the Secretary of Defense,
Press Operations
 Study Abroad - France
 President - Habitat for Humanity
 Public Affairs Broadcaster, NC Army National Guard
After Graduation
 Foreign Service Officer Candidate
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Alex Canoutas
Major(s):
• International Studies
Minor(s):
• Business Administration
• Spanish
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Santander, Spain
 English Teacher - Salvador, Brazil
 VP of Marketing - AKPsi Business Fraternity
 International Student Mentor
 Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative
After Graduation
 International Account Executive - Austin, TX
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Kinsley Carter
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
Accomplishments
 Founding Sister - Kappa Delta Sorority
 Study Abroad - Gaborone, Botswana
 Dean’s List
 Worked with Prevent Child Abuse America
After Graduation
 Applying to Graduate School for Social Work
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Jamequia Antonya Clark
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Major(s):
• Women’s and Gender Studies
Accomplishments
 Chancellor’s Leadership Scholar, 2 years
 Internship, Great Accomplishments Academy for
Autism and ADHD
 Graduating after working two jobs while
becoming an army wife and a new mommy
After Graduation
• Taking a break to embrace my newly formed
family
• Then continuing on to nursing school
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Aaron Cook
Major(s):
• Art Studies – Film
Minor(s):
• Biology
Accomplishments
 David B. Greene Award Recipient 2013
 Full Frame Fellow 2013
 CHASS Dean’s Advisory Board Student
Representative 2013-’14
 Creative Illusions Productions Intern Summer
2013
After Graduation
 Career in film and video production with plans to
obtain a M.F.A. in Film Directing or Screenwriting.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Rose Sophia Cuomo
Major(s):
• Art Studies - Visual Arts
Minor(s):
• Religious Studies
Accomplishments
 Internship - Gregg Museum of Art and Design
 Chi Omega Sorority Member & Greek Life
Recruitment Counselor
 Internship - North Carolina Museum of Art:
Education Department
After Graduation
 Internship - North Carolina Museum of Art
 Oklahoma University MA Museum Studies, Fall
2014
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Justin Marc Davenport
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Major(s):
• Science, Technology, and Society
• Environmental Engineering
Accomplishments
 Ben Franklin Scholars
 Internship - NCDOT
 Undergraduate Research
After Graduation
 Graduate School, or
 Work as an environmental engineer
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Christian Davis
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Major(s):
• International Studies - Latin American
Minor(s):
• Nonprofit Studies
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Costa Rica
 Internship - Dorcas Ministries
 Internship - Trinity Baptist Church Student
Ministry
After Graduation
 Planning to Attend Campbell Divinity School in the
Fall of 2014
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Gregory DeLoia
Major(s):
• International Studies- International
Economy & Environment
• Business Administration - Marketing
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
 Production Internship - Tiger J - NYC
 Brother - Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business
Fraternity.
After Graduation
 Pursuing a career in Fashion Marketing and
Production in NYC
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Ansilta Z. De Luca-Westrate
Major(s):
• Sustainable Agriculture
Accomplishments
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Travel - Latin America
Teaching Assistant - Crop Science
Research Assistant - Crop Science
Golden Opportunity Scholar
Four-year Internship - Neighbor to Neighbor
Latino Outreach
After Graduation
 Teaching English in Brazil & Masters of
International Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Tara Lauren Di Cassio
Major(s):
• International Studies
• Middle East and South Asia
Accomplishments
 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
 Study Abroad - Amman, Jordan in Summer 2013
 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
 CHASS Ambassador
After Graduation
 Accepted into Graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill
for Global Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Carolina Escobar
Major(s):
• International Studies
Minor(s):
• Women and Gender Studies
• Anthropology
Accomplishments
Study Abroad - Bangkok, Thailand
Internship - human rights NGO in Istanbul
ASB Team Leader to Belize and Honduras
Internship - Center for Intnl Understanding
After Graduation
 Work at CIU in global education
 Continue traveling until I become a member of
the travel century club!
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Charles Evans
Major(s):
• Science, Technology, and Society Technology and Human Values
Minor(s):
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
Accomplishments
 Phi Beta Kappa
 Alpha Pi Mu (ISE Honors Society)
I couldn’t have done it without my fiancée.
 Concentrations in Ethics and Computer Science
After Graduation
 Will be attending UC Hastings College of the Law
in San Francisco
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Michelle Fidelia
Major(s):
• International Studies
• French
Minor(s):
• Spanish
Accomplishments
 Global Perspective Certificate
 ASB trip to Rome, Italy
 Study Abroad - Nice, France (French)
After Graduation
 Plan on working with the Peace Corps in western
Africa and becoming a foreign officer for the US
government
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Kristin Nicole Fossett
Major(s):
• Women’s and Gender Studies Major
Minor(s):
• Biology
• Health
• Sports Science
Accomplishments
 Internship - NC State Women’s Center
 President - NC State Rowing
 President - NC State Pre-Physician’s Assistant Club
After Graduation
 Work at Hemby Children’s Hospital
 Graduate Degree for Physician Assistant Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Sheldron L. Fulcher
Major(s):
• Africana Studies
• Art Studies - Music
Accomplishments
Cheered 4 years; on scholarship 3 years
9th in the Nation for Coed Partner Stunting
NCSU Large Coed Cheer Captain
Student Athlete Advisory Council
Service Learning Trip: St. Helena Island, SC
After Graduation
 Asst Cheerleading Coach, Campbell University
 Director, BCS Foundation & GSG Community
Development Center
 Masters Degree in either Education or Liberal
Studies
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Brittney Garcia
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
• Anthropology
• English
Accomplishments
Senior Diamond Dedication Award
Studied abroad in Thailand
ASB - Guatemala Gender Issues
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc.
University & Football Ambassador
Intern: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Sigma Iota Rho National Honor Society
After Graduation
 Teach for America - Arkansas and Grad School
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Zachary J. Gesford
Major(s):
• International Studies - Middle Eastern
Studies
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad Scholarship winner
 Study Abroad - Al-Akhawayn University, Morocco
After Graduation
 Plan to obtain masters/doctorate degree in
Middle East studies/ Arabic
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Diahanna Hackett
Major(s):
• Art Studies- Visual Arts
Accomplishments
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Full Athletic Scholarship – Gymnastics, NCSU
Scholar Athlete 2012
Conference Specialist of the Week
Conference Gymnast of the Week
After Graduation
 Would like to pursue a career in Magazine Art
Directing & Social Media
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Caroline Hansley
Major(s):
• Agroecology & Social Entrepreneurship
Accomplishments
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Udall Scholar
Co Founded NC State Stewards
Created the Sustainability Fund
City of Raleigh Youth Environmental Award
Winner
After Graduation
 Working to increase renewable energy in North
Carolina with Greenpeace
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Summer Higdon
Major(s):
• International Studies
• Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation
Minor(s)
• German
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Germany, and
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Caldwell Fellow
University Scholars Program
National German Honor Society
National Residence Hall Honorary
Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society
After Graduation
 Intern NC Museum of Natural Sciences
 Career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Katherine Hoke
Major(s):
• Self-Design - Community Engagement in
Sustainable Food Systems
Accomplishments
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Internship - Center for Environmental Farming
Certified in Permaculture Design
Staff Photographer - NCSU Student Media
Agromeck Photo Editor 2012-2013
“Phoenix Rises” - Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Designer - Community Food Lab
After Graduation
 Immediate: Farmhand at Maple Springs Garden
 Eventually: Graduate School
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Brooke Elizabeth Holt
Major(s):
• Aspects of Childhood Development and
Speech
Accomplishments
 Internship - Capitol City Speech Therapy
 Internship - Innovative Therapy
 Assisted in 2 Communication Disorders research
projects
 Dean’s list every semester
After Graduation
 I am pursuing graduate school for SpeechLanguage Pathology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Linett Rosa Jimenez
Major(s):
• International Studies - Latin America
• Business Administration- Finance
Minor(s):
• Spanish
Accomplishments
 Alexander Hamilton Scholar
 Study Abroad - Segovia, Spain
After Graduation
 After graduation I will be attending The George
Washington University to obtain a Master of
Accountancy
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Ashley J Kirby
Major(s):
• Self Design
• Zoology
Accomplishments
 Internship - NC Museum of Natural Sciences,
Mote Marine Lab and Conservator’s Center
 Thomas Jefferson Scholar International Trip to
Bermuda
 CALS Honors Program
 Alpha Zeta Coed Agricultural Honors Fraternity
National Scribe of the Year
After Graduation
 NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Amanda Leazer
Major(s)
• International Studies – East/Southeast Asia
Minor(s)
• Chinese
Accomplishments
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Study Abroad – Zhejiang University
Internship – Study Abroad Office
Global Perspectives Certificate
Taught English as an EFL Teacher in China
Study Abroad Ambassador
International Student Orientation Group Leader
After Graduation
 Intntl Program Coordinator, U of Washington
 Spending the summer traveling in China
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Brandon Lett
Major(s):
• Arts Studies - Music
Accomplishments
 David B. Greene Outstanding Student Award for
Music, 2013
 1st Place in Raleigh iStandard producer showcase.
Competed nationally in NYC at Beast of the Beats
V, 2012-13’
After Graduation
 Create and share music with the world. Offer
production and sound design for artists, film and
video games.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Marissa Rose Magee
Major(s):
• International Studies
• Business Administration
Minor(s):
• German
• French
Accomplishments
 Member of Delta Phi Alpha
 Study Abroad - ESB Reutlingen, DE
 Internship - HP in Böblingen, DE
After Graduation
 Recipient of the Martin Hilti Foundation
Scholarship for an internship abroad in
Lichtenstein
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Capresha S. Mattocks
Major(s):
• Women’s and Gender Studies
Accomplishments
 Internship - Kindred Transitional Care of Raleigh
Rehabilitation Center
 Attended “Women’s History Month Celebration”
at Meredith College 2013
After Graduation
 I want to open a Women’s Shelter in Eastern
North Carolina, that will provide counseling,
access to financial assistance, schooling, and all
other resources.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Leesa Moore
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Major(s):
• Film Studies & Media Communication
Accomplishments
 LuLu egames- 2nd Place & Judges Choice (Genius
League)
 Creative Illusions Production Company Internship
(Street Foodie Diaries)
 Film Festival Participant
After Graduation
 After graduation I’d like to continue starting my
non-profit and later start my own production
company
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Jaquelinne Murillo Figueroa
Major(s):
• International Studies - Latin America
Minor(s):
• French
• Anthropology
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Founding Sister - The Epsilon Nu Chapter of
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated.
 Global Perspectives Certificate
 Order of Omega Member
After Graduation
 2014 Corps Member for Teach for America, Rio
Grande Valley, Texas
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Bobako M Nduku
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Major(s):
• Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Accomplishments
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Political Science/Pre-Law, St. Augustine University
French and Social Studies Teacher
NC Teach
Proud Grandfather
“There is no age for learning”
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Janet Nguyen
Major(s):
• International Studies
Minor(s):
• Nonprofit Studies
• Chinese Studies
Accomplishments
 Chartered Kappa Phi Lambda- First Asian Interest
Sorority at NCSU
 Outstanding Sorority Woman of 2012-2013,
 CSLEPS Deborah S. Moore Outstanding Student in
Public Service Award
After Graduation
 Currently job/soul searching while preparing for
graduate studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Justin A.T Outlaw
Major(s):
• Art Studies - Music
Minor(s):
• International Studies
Accomplishments
 Member of the Triangle church
 Scored a short film
After Graduation
 Obtain fulltime employment
 Pursue musical opportunities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Hadley Parker
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
Minor(s):
• Spanish
• Outdoor Leadership
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Peru
 Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
 University Scholars
After Graduation
 Let the adventure begin!
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Madeline Pike
Major(s):
• International Studies
• German
Accomplishments
 NC State Rifle Team
 German Honors Society (Delta Phi Alpha)
 Internship - Carl Duisberg Center in Radolfzel,
Germany
After Graduation
 I would like to either teach English abroad or go to
Graduate school
Interdisciplinary Studies
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Lossie Rooney
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Major(s):
• Science, Technology & Society
Minor(s):
• Biological Sciences
Accomplishments
 Internship - Planned Parenthood Health Systems
 Full-time employment during enrollment
 GEP Global Health track
After Graduation
 Continue working
 Pharmacy & public health school
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Alton Russell
Major(s):
• Self-Design - Global Health and
Sustainability
• Industrial Engineering
Accomplishments
 Park Scholar
 Ben Franklin Scholar
 Health Systems Engineering Certificate
After Graduation
 In two weeks, Alton and his dad will begin a
750km pilgrimage in Spain. After, he will join
Premier, Inc. as a healthcare analyst
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Ian Shearer
Major(s):
• International Relations
Minor(s):
• Mandarin Chinese
• Business Administration
Accomplishments
 Entrepreneurship
 US Congress - Republic of Korea Legislative Intern
Exchange
After Graduation
 Travel!
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Jason Syphrett
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Economy and Environment
• Finance
Minor(s):
• Spanish
Accomplishments
 Alexander Hamilton Scholar
 Study Abroad - Madrid, Spain, 2012-13
After Graduation
 Moving to Bulgaria as a U.S Fulbright English
Assistant during the 2014-15 academic year
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Jelena Teletina
Major(s):
• International Studies Major
Minor(s):
• History
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Wroclaw, Poland, 2012.
 Dean’s List Member, 2012.
After Graduation
 After graduation I plan on working for the next
year until I can start my travel and volunteer plans
for the following year.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Kate Elizabeth Watkins
Major(s):
• International Studies – International Economy
and Environment
Minor(s):
• Environmental Science
• Middle East Studies
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad, Amman, Jordan
 Ms. Wuf for NCSU
 Internship - Toxic Free NC
After Graduation
 Pursuing career in International Social Work
 Master’s of Social Work Program, NCSU
 Graduate Placement - InterAct Domestic Violence
Shelter for 2014-2015
 Will volunteer and study Spanish in Peru this summer
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduation Ceremony, May 9, 2014
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Alyssa Williams-Sinn
Major(s):
• International Studies - International
Relations
• Business - Marketing
Minor(s):
• French
Accomplishments
 Study Abroad - Lille, France, Spring 2013
 Member - Chi Omega Sorority
 Alexander Hamilton Scholar
After Graduation
 Starting as a full time Business Analyst at Cisco
Systems, July 2014
Interdisciplinary Studies
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