Global Thinking and Global Impact

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Interning at the United Nations your sophomore year, that will change your life. Many students are drawn to this university because of its global thinking and global impact. Saira is one of them. She’s gonna tell us how Adelphi has opened the world to her. Let’s head to the Nexus building, and meet a future leader. Saira, over to you.

– Hey Alex. Growing up in Brooklyn with all the different languages and cultures, I found it fascinating when I couldn’t read the storefront. When I first learned about international relations, and coupled with my knowledge of American law classes, I knew exactly why I wanted to learn more. Adelphi offers degrees in Political Science; International Relations, International Studies and Languages, Arts and Cultures, where you get to pick and choose your concentration. For me, I’m concentrating in the global economy in Asia. You can also go on research abroad, faculty-led study abroad and just a regular study abroad, in countries like Kosovo, Finland, Spain, and in Argentina. The LDS program examples international relations and global issues across all types of different scales. We have our unique United Nations Institute of Peace study abroad in Costa Rica, cross culture communication programs, and even our food recovery program. Taking advantage of the unique connections Adelphi has, I was able to intern at the United Nations during my sophomore year. I attended major world conferences, such as the United Nations General Assembly, not once, but twice as a conference of status a woman. Later on in my term, my professor and I shared a virtual stage with ambassadors, Secretary-General António Guterres and Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. I was even interviewed for a global zoom audience during the United Nations special event, the concert for #TheWorldWeWant. Currently, I intern at grassroots organization and while maintain a membership in a variety of clubs, I am also conducting COVID-19 inequality research with two professors right here on campus. Now, how’s that for a senior year? Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks Saira for showing us how your passion for international relations and the Levermore Global Scholars program is helping you have an unforgettable college experience. Adelphi is helping students take a deep dive into politics in a rapidly changing world. Saira, I know you’re gonna make the world a better place and we all very much appreciate it. Take care.