Honors and awards: University: Dean’s List; Highschool: National Honor Society, 2 Academic Letters/Honor Roll; Sandra G. Freels Endowed Scholarship for Study of Russian (Summer 2022)
Career goals: what do you plan to do with your fluency in Russian?
I would like to work in a foreign service job in diplomacy, international relations, or intelligence.
What attracted you to the PSU Russian Flagship program?
Interest in Russia, potential opportunities abroad, and beefing up my resume.
What’s the best aspect of being in the PSU Russian Flagship program?
Getting the opportunity to learn a complex language from natives at a fast pace with many resources and attentive teachers.
Why is fluency in Russian important to you?
I think that being fluent in another language will not only allow me many more job opportunities but also allows me to be connected to another culture and its people. It’s very important to me to learn different cultures and languages, and Russia and Russian-speaking countries have always fascinated me with their food, architecture, and language.