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Jan 20, 2020

Hannah Bain Tackles Three Majors, Nationwide Issues

Hannah Bain, a senior studying communication, international studies and Spanish with a minor in nonprofit studies, is now tackling complex public health issues. 

Jessica Anna Perez poses for the camera in front of a view of the city.

Aug 10, 2018

Study Abroad Spotlight: Jessica Anna Perez

International studies major jessica Anna Perez spent the summer studying abroad in Havana, Cuba. Learn more about her experience. 

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Aug 2, 2018

Social Innovator Leigh-Kathryn Bonner Helps Save Honey Bees

Alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner (International Studies, '15) is the founder of Bee Downtown, a company that partners with businesses to help save honey bee populations. Hear how she started her business at NC State and the boost she got from our Wolfpack across campus. 

Rebecca Susko.

Jul 18, 2018

Study Abroad Spotlight: Rebecca Susko

International studies and business administration double-major Rebecca Susko spent the summer studying abroad in London. 

Olivia Zalecki

Jan 31, 2018

Student of the Month: Olivia Zalecki

Meet Olivia Zalecki, a junior double majoring in Chinese and International Politics and our student of the month. She is a Caldwell Fellow, founder and president of Adopted Students Union at NC State, and has studied abroad in China and England. She aspires to work in government in the area of international relations. 

Maggie Kane.

Dec 21, 2017

Alumna Maggie Kane Has Found Her ‘Place at the Table’

Alumna Maggie Kane (International Studies '13) is opening Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can cafe. 

Feb 1, 2017

Alumna’s Bee Downtown Goes to Ghana

Leigh-Kathryn Bonner is bringing her "beesness" to Ghana to empower women and promote sustainability. 

Carlo Zanelli

Jan 3, 2017

Carlo Zanelli Leaves Sustainability Impact At Home, Abroad

Pursuing dual master's degrees in Economics and International Studies, Carlo Zanelli hopes to work in global development or as a foreign service officer after NC State. He's well on his way. 

Nov 17, 2015

Where There’s A Will … Nontraditional Student Studies Abroad

Thomasina Williams is a nontraditional student who is willing to step outside the familiar. A social work major, wife and mother of two, she's the first member of her family to attend college. And this summer, she packed her bags and traveled to Italy, where she learned Italian and studied the history and culture of land far from home. She says she's a changed person, and glad for it. Read the Q & A. 

Oct 2, 2015

Opening the door for underrepresented students to study abroad

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is launching a pilot program aimed at encouraging underrepresented student groups to study abroad. Through information sessions and Travel Scholar grants, the college hopes to show students how study abroad can augment their education and expose any misconceptions that may be holding them back.