Degrees: B.A. in Journalism and International Studies; Minor in African Studies.
How did the Stamps Scholarship help shape your undergraduate experience?
The Stamps Scholarship allowed me to have a truly global education. I had the chance to gain real world journalism and research experience in Ghana, Morocco, France and Belgian thanks to the scholarship. Because of the Stamps Scholarship, whenever an opportunity presented itself, the question was never how could I afford it, but how could I get the most out of it.
Tell us a piece of wisdom you’ve learned over the past four years.
A professor my freshman year told me to find a career where I loved it so much, I lost track of time while I was working.
Who has had the greatest impact on you throughout your college career and how so?
My fellow students have been consistent sources of inspiration and motivation from my freshman year dorm mates to the friends who have lasted all four years. I flourish in collaborative environments and am grateful for all of the opportunities I have had to not only create great work, but also build relationships I know will last into the future.
What’s your favorite Stamps Scholar memory?
My favorite Stamps Scholar memory was meeting Dafna Bearson in Morocco and realizing we were both Stamps Scholars. This experience taught me how global of a program it is and how it has allowed me to make connections around the world.
What comes next?
Journalism in and hopefully outside of the United States.
Please share your favorite inspirational quote.
“Objectivity means trying to give all sides a hearing. It does not, in my view, mean treating all sides as equal.” – Christiane Amanpour