Solve Climate by 2030 Byrd Conference, 4/8/20  This online talk/lecture was a wonderful presentation of the issues we face when talking about climate change. There’s masses of evidence supporting the causes and validity of the issue, but going past that–…

Korean Culture Show Ohio Union Performance Hall, 2/14/20 (Campus) KCS was an amazing experience that presented Korean and East Asian performance in such an admirable way. My roommate was a performer, so I went to support her, but everything I…

A Day in the Life of a Harvard Law Student with IA Alum Samantha Harris Hagerty Hall 180, 1/16/20 (Academic, Professional Development) This rather entertaining call with Samantha was a candid look into what being part of a highly-regarded institution…

“International Orders in History and Systemic Change” by Dr. Ayşe Zarakol  Mershon Center Room 120, 1/15/20 (Campus, Academic)  This lecture was a great affirmation for my views on international relations. The general idea was Dr. Zarakol articulating the premises behind…

IA Mock Interviews Sky Lounge, 10/29/19 (Professional Development)  The IA mock interview was a fun, casual way to familiarize myself with and get advice on potential internship/job interviews. International affairs is an involved community, and campus & Columbus have plenty…

ASL & Cookies Glass Classroom, 10/22/19 (Social) The ASL event was a great introduction to the deaf community/culture, and the possibility of taking ASL classes. International affairs is an area where communication is important, and a language such as ASL…

Ohio State Law School Fair Ohio Union Grand Ballroom, 10/8/19 (Professional Development) Going to the law school fair provided me with a little more perspective on potential graduate school endeavors. Though my being nowhere near taking the LSAT or applying…

“The Current State of Democracy in India” by Rohit De Dulles Hall, 10/4/19 (Campus) This presentation delved deeper into the status and development of Indian government and democracy. Recently, due to the rise of the BJP and Modi’s leadership, India…

International Affairs Internship Panel Smith-Steeb Glass Classroom, 9/9/19 (Professional Development) This event mainly helped inform and reassure me about potential internship opportunities offered to students. I’ve always intended to pursue an internship, so hearing genuine experiences helped me gauge what…

Paper cranes were handed out after the presentation in commemoration

“My Hiroshima Legacy: A Story of My Mother & Aunt” by Michiko Yamaoka Campbell Hall 100, 9/6/19 (Campus) This lecture was profoundly moving. I’ve had a longstanding and strong opinion on why the Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombings were wrong and indicative of…