Hi I am Benjamin Weidner. I am a current Public Affairs and Political Science double major with a minor in German, and I am working towards adding on a minor in Business. I hope to complete these academic paths while at the same time broadening my experience through internship. My end goal is to have a job where I am creating change for the better in whatever community I find myself in (though I would like to work for my hometown of Dayton,Ohio).

I love the idea of being able to look at problems in a community, and then having a job in which I work to resolve those issues. I hope to become a great leader in my community, as well as to bond with my community.

I identify myself as a person who loves learning, thinking critically, and having in-depth discussions on everything from physics to the social issues that affect us today. My interests are wide spread and I find myself enjoying most everything. I like hiking, being outdoors, being active, yet I also like reading, playing games, music, playing the guitar, and just about anything I can get my hands on.

At the end of my freshman year I went with an IA study abroad program to India which I feel was an experience that shaped me greatly. I learned as much about myself as I did Indian culture. I learned what makes me, me in relation to the rest of the world. I also developed a thorough understanding of the eastern religions, which helped my understand similarities and differences among all religions. I hope to continue having these kind of experiences throughout my college experience.