Certification: Language Flagship Certified Global Professional with Distinction
Honors and Awards: Boren Scholar (2013), Gilman Scholarship (2013)
What do you plan to do with your fluency in Russian?
I plan to go into government work or into developing IT solutions for international business
What attracted you to Flagship?
I was attracted to Flagship by the structure of the program because it integrates language study with my choice of major. Also, because it involves an academic year of study abroad, to help boost language proficiency to a higher level.
What’s the best aspect of being in Flagship?
The best aspect of being in Flagship is being able to interact and work with students of various backgrounds and majors while sharing similar academic goals and being part of a program that extends far beyond the walls of the university.
Why is fluency in Russian important to you?
Initially, fluency in Russian was just an interest to satisfy credit requirements, but due to the potential provided by Flagship, fluency has become central to my career as well as personal goals.