Catholic Mission and Servant Leadership

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Seton Hall really is all about opportunities and advantages that help you stand out and achieve your goals. Take Nick, a sophomore. He’s already had four internships, focused on his passion to help others. Nick has found a way to merge his interests in international affairs with a desire to make the world a better place. Nick, tell us all about it.

– Thank you for the warm introduction, Alex. Hello, everyone. In high school, I was a part of nearly every service-related club, and I knew I had to find a university that would cultivate my love for volunteer service. I soon discovered Seton Hall University and that it was the right place for me. Once here, I discovered the field of international relations. Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy is truly world class, and the professors and students are dedicated to improving the world around us. I’m at the end of my second year at Seton Hall, and so far, I’ve been able to participate in four internships, with Stanford, Harvard, the Ronald Reagan Institute, and the Sant’Egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue. During my time as a Harvard Public Policy Leadership Scholar, I learned from world-renowned scholars about the steps needed to make a policy-oriented change to improve the lives of all Americans. With my current internship with the Sant’Egidio Foundation, I’ve researched numerous crises transforming in South Sudan, transcribed documents, and presented my findings to my colleagues assisting in mediating the conflict. These experiences have furthered my commitment to wanting to embark on a career that serves others. My professors and advisors have helped educate me on the pathways for a future career in international affairs. Helping others is so central to Seton Hall’s mission. When learning about Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, our namesake and the first American-born saint, I learned the value of optimism and remaining faithful to Catholic values such as truth, freedom, justice, and love. Every day on campus, I can see the results of Seton Hall, creating a welcoming and diverse environment for students to live their truth by being free and obtaining their dreams, addressing social justice issues, and providing love for all people. I’m excited to develop my intellect at Seton Hall University in a way that harnesses the good in humanity and helps to shape a better world. Back to you, Alex.

– Awesome, Nick. You are definitely a change maker, and it’s so good to know that students don’t have to wait until graduation to go out and make a difference. Seton Hall lives its Catholic mission, hosting hundreds of volunteer opportunities locally and in places like Haiti and El Salvador. Seton Hall really is a special place. Thanks again, Nick.