I chose to double major in Political Science
and International Studies because I knew I
wanted to be a part of something that was
bigger than myself. As a Political Science
and International Studies major, both of these
departments have actually allowed me to find
my passion in cross culture relations and
refugee policy, and because of this, I now
have the background knowledge, the understanding
and the overall interdisciplinary skills to
be successful in the United States Department
of State, which is what I would like to work
in after I graduate. Model United Nations
has been a part of my college career since
my freshman year. My most memorable moment
with that was actually attending the New York
City conference for the first time and actually
being able to walk into the General Assembly
Hall. It was amazing being in a place where
so many famous and infamous figures have been
and just standing where history has taken
place for so many years and has affected so
many corners of the world. My favorite professor
in the Eberly College is Dr. Clarissa Estep.
I’ve known her since my freshman year, and
she’s always had my back with opportunities,
with resources, or with just showing me the
way. She’s really been there for me as a
first-generation college student because she’s
a first-generation college student herself
and she has broken so many glass ceilings
that paved the way for students like me. West
Virginia University has allowed me to establish
connections and relationships all over the
world. Working with the study abroad office
has always been so easy and working with the
ASPIRE Office has allowed me to win nationally
competitive scholarships like the Gilman Scholarship
and the Boren Scholarship to make those relationships
and continue meeting people all around the
world, so if I ever go anywhere and need an
open bed, there will be one there for me.
When I found out I was selected as an Eberly
Scholar, I was incredibly excited and relieved.
I had been waiting to receive that notification
email for weeks, and when I finally did, that
wave of relief immediately came over me and
then I was ready to celebrate. The Eberly
Scholarship has helped me at WVU by supporting
me financially. As a Pell Grant recipient,
I rely heavily on scholarships to be able
to continue my education, and the Eberly Scholarship
has provided me with that ease and comfort
to not have to worry about finances while
I’m here.
