Interview by Daniel Yu The Baylor University International Studies alumni that I decided to interview is Holly Joyner, who currently works at the university as the Associate Director of Global Engagement & Marketing with the Center for Global Engagement. Because she currently works in a Marketing-related position, a field that I want to pursue post-graduation, […]
Continue reading →Interview by Camila Rendon Andrés Cruz graduated from Baylor University in 2019 with a degree in International Studies and a minor in French. He was heavily involved in Model UN during his undergraduate studies. Post graduation, Andrés took a gap year to teach English in France while preparing to apply to law school. After diligent […]
Continue reading →Interview by Paul Yoon Raised next to the tides of the Pacific, Lily Ameika from Kamuela, Hawaii, graduated from Baylor University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies. Living in an island state, along with her experience attending an international boarding school, has allowed her to develop a great passion for different languages […]
Continue reading →Insights from my conversation with Liz Herndon by Johann Rajadurai When I sat down to interview Liz Herndon, I had a teeny-tiny idea of what our conversation would entail. In essence – I expected an insightful discussion. What I gained was something far more profound. An appreciation for Liz’s journey and unwavering dedication to global […]
Continue reading →by Nicholas Ayers ‘ 26 With a program dedicated to the study of international affairs, have any Baylor alumni who tookInternational Studies as their major gone on to take their skills abroad? Kayla Nolen, Class of2009, decided to do so. However, she did not always have IST as her intended career path.Thus, how did she […]
Continue reading →Interview by Andrew Schmidt, ’24 Joseph’s interest in international studies began during his childhood as an international kid from Lagos Nigeria. His international experience began his interest in foreign policy and when coupled with his passion to drive things forward, he decided to enter Baylor University in the International Studies Program. Early on in his […]
Continue reading →Interview by Tori Jones, ’25 Lauren Jarvis’ journey in international studies has been characterized by her ability to balance the sometimes brutal side of policy with the warmth of human connection. As a graduate student at the University of Cambridge, Lauren watches romantic comedies while coding complex data and utilizes her photography skills to highlight […]
Continue reading →Did you know 24% of international studies majors go to law school? When I speak with IST alumni and students about what draws them to the legal field, they usually say they want to mediate conflicts and help people navigate complicated legal rules. I do not usually hear that people want to win in the […]
Continue reading →Interview by Shelby Xu, ’24 Sophia Fulton is currently in language training before her first tour as a Foreign Service Officer. She joined the Foreign Service through the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship. Sophia received her undergraduate degree as a Business Fellow focusing on Finance, Economics, Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies, and Political Science from […]
Continue reading →Interview by Joseph Molokwu The views and opinions provided herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Foreign Agricultural Service or of the United States. What led you to the trade policy field and your regional focus? As an undergraduate at Baylor, he was interested in International Relations and Russian studies. In graduate school, […]
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