NOW
The skills I acquired in the flagship program allow me to communicate with Russian speakers around the world and I am now staying busy doing Russian to English translations.
THEN
Certification: Language Flagship Certified Global Professional with Distinction
Honors and Awards: Critical Language Scholarship Award (Summers 2015 and 2016); Honorable Mention in the 18th ACTR National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest (Category A, Level 4) 2017; Russian Overseas Flagship (2017-2018); Russian Overseas Flagship Scholarship, Academic Year 2017-18
What do you plan to do with your fluency in Russian?
I plan to pursue a career in the federal government with my fluency in Russian.
What attracted you to the PSU Russian Flagship?
I was attracted to PSU’s Russian Flagship program because once I decided that I wanted to major in Russian, I also devoted myself to achieving the absolute highest level of proficiency in the language possible and the Flagship Program is the best way to do that.
What’s the best aspect of being in the PSU Russian Flagship?
The best aspect of being in PSU’s Russian Flagship Program is the vast amount of resources that are offered for its participants from amazing instructors, advising (both career and academic), Russian media. Every part of the program is geared toward student success.
Why is fluency in Russian important to you?
Fluency in Russian has been a goal of mine since high school, and fluency is crucial to my success in reaching an international career that I would love.