Brock is a double major in ancient and Near Eastern studies and philosophy with a minor in economics and logics. He is the historian for the Students of the Ancient Near East club and attended the Kirchberg, Austria philosophy seminar. He hopes to eventually teach and research legal philosophy, religion, and economics. “The single most important principle of all my work is its pragmatic effects: What difference will I make in the lives and experiences of people in the world? If I can affect the world for good, in any way, and improve the lives of some through the world and battle of ideas, I will be satisfied.”

Gary is an international relations major. He was BYU’s 2007 high school Model UN conference facilitator, an editor for the BYU Political Review, and participated in Jordan study abroad. “My ultimate career goal is to work with an international law firm with significant interests in the Middle East, especially in the Arabian Peninsula. Along with this, I would like to do pro bono work for disenfranchised Palestinians in the West Bank.”

Allison is a European studies major and a communication and management minor. She is a recipient of the Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley scholarship, a Sigma Iota Rho member, marketing chair for global citizens for study abroad (2010–present), and  participated in the 2011 Paris study abroad program. “My undergraduate experiences studying in Europe and the Middle East have given me firsthand exposure to the questions and complex issues facing the European Union. My experiences abroad have given me insight and appreciation for both cultures; I hope to serve as an intermediary in resolving conflicts rooted in intercultural differences.”

Noah is an international relations major with minors in business management and Korean. He is a Hinckley Presidential scholarship recipient (2008–present) and foreign language and area studies awardee (2010–present). He participated in an Asian business study abroad program, as a Sigma Iota Rho officer, Foreign Service student Organization member, and Korean student association member. “Professionally, I plan to take my love of foreign affairs and foreign cultures to whatever job I pursue. After law school, I hope to work in a job that will allow me to use my international credentials, such as joining the Foreign Service or becoming a professor of international law.”

Dario is an international relations major and Chinese minor. He is an active Model UN participant, part of BYU’s Living Legends program, an ORCA grant recipient, and president of the Mexican American Association. He also participated in China study abroad. “Upon finishing the international relations major, it is my hope to become a member of the Mexican Foreign Service. Eventually, I plan to pursue an MBA and later I hope to become an ambassador to the U.S. for Mexico.”

Rachel is a sociology major with minors in international development and French and African studies. She is a SID co-president, international development network coordinator, and participated in a Ukraine internship. She hopes to work in the Peace Corps and become a consultant for NGOs. “I am interested in specializing with NGOs located in French-speaking African nations and NGOs concerned with gender issues. I would like to be considered for consultant positions where I work personally with NGOs to conduct needs assessments of the areas of interest, help design positive and effective projects, follow through on their implementation, and analyze the outcome of the projects on the community.”

David is a Middle Eastern studies major with minors in economics and Hebrew. He received a library research grant for researching Israeli political factions and is a member of SID. David is also the editor and publishing director for Sigma and has been published in BYU Political Review. He also participated in Jordan study abroad. “My future academic and professional goals include completing a challenging political science PhD program with a focus on the Arab–Israeli conflict and comparative Islamic politics, and to become a professor.”

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Michelle is a public relations major with a minor in international development. She is a member of SID and fluent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. She also participated in an internship in Mexico. Her professional goals include international business and government. “I can be a connector for organizations or companies who want to start a business or a project internationally using my Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese skills. I hope to expand my understanding of things and also become a more informed citizen of the world.”

Natalie is a double major in linguistics and Latin American studies as well as a TESOL minor. She participated in a Mexico field study and was an Inquiry Conference presenter. She has also worked as a field studies internship student recruiter. “With an MA in peace conflict resolution, I hope to become a diplomat and help nonprofit organizations negotiate with businesses, governments, and individuals to obtain the resources they need. Someday, I hope to return to my hometown to start a Hispanic community center and to start literacy centers for women in countries with low women’s literacy rates.”

Dallin is an international relations major and winner of the business language competition hosted by the Marriot School. He conducted research in Tonga as a field studies student and worked as the student facilitator for field studies. He also participated in the Chinese Flagship program. “I plan to seek an MA in international business from Thunderbird and use that education in a career of building business with China.”

Maggie is a public health major with a minor in international development. She has participated in the Geneva, Switzerland World Health Organization internship as well as a Romania internship. She also works as the Ghana field studies field facilitator and acts as a member of the international inquiry planning committee. “Following graduation, I will continue my education with a master of public health program. After completing my master’s degree, I plan on working in global health promotion."

Andrew is an international relations major and a business management minor. He is a Sigma Iota Rho member (2008–present), the Sigma Iota Rho membership coordinator, student facilitator in Thailand for the international development internship program, and a member of the BYU Pre-Law Review and Pre-Law Student Association. “I am studying international relations and business management and hope to someday soon practice international business law.”