IA Alumni Panel

9 November 2020

The event I attended this evening was through zoom and facilitated by a second-year IA student. It had a panel of former IA students who have since then moved on to graduate school, careers, and/or international trips. I learned a lot about how their years at OSU and being involved in the IA program helped them get to the position they are now. I found it very helpful how each panelist described what they were involved in, and how each commitment led to a certain path.

This event was important for me to attend for my majors, International Relations and Spanish, because it showed me how people with similar interests and focuses chose to make use of their time at OSU. It also helped show me how my career interests post-graduation are not limited and there are so many different paths I can take. I now know where I can focus and work hard to get.

This event relates to IA because not only did it involve panelists who were previous IA scholars, but the discussions and questions revolved around how IA scholars led to their careers, school endeavors, and critical connections. In the realm of international affairs, it is important to be connected and knowledgeable about your specific focus and options, and this event provided me with information regarding all of these subjects. I am grateful for the opportunity to hear from these alumni, and will probably try to connect with them in the near future!

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