Current CISLA Scholars

Seniors: Class of 2013

Upon completion of their summer internship experiences, CISLA seniors return to campus to begin the final phases of the CISLA program. In their CISLA class, IS401: New Perspectives on Modern Global Society, they share their thoughts and experiences of being abroad, and reflect upon the personal discoveries they have made during their CISLA journeys.

Senior year is also when the CISLA scholar integrates his or her major, coursework, research, and internship experience into the Senior Integrative Project (S.I.P.) in the form of an honors thesis or an independent study project.

Finally, the seniors must pass an oral proficiency examination in their foreign languages of study. Upon successful completion of all of the CISLA requirements, they will be awarded CISLA certification at graduation.

	Courtney Angen Language: Japanese Majors: Environmental Science and East Asian Studies Project: Interactions Between Green Building and Traditional Japanese Architecture Internship: Yamada Architectural Corporation, Kyoto, Japan
	Agnes "Mimi" Bangali Language: French Double Major: Biology and Gender and Women's Studies Project: Social, Economic, Psychological and Emotional Effects of Fistula Proposed Internship: The SEM Fund, Dakar, Senegal
	Meredith Boyle Language: French Major: International Relations Project: Effects of French Counter-Terrorism Policy on Homegrown Jihadist Movements in France Internship: Ministry of Immigration and Integration, Bureau of European Affairs, Paris, France
	Claire Brennan Language: Arabic Major: International Relations Project: Successes and Failures of Youth Development Programs aimed at Moroccan Children Internship: Education for All Morocco, Marrakech, Morocco
	Meredith Byrne Language: French Major: International Relations Project: Resettlement Strategies for Cameroon's Refugee Population: Warehousing versus Local Integration Internship: RESPECT Cameroun, Yaounde, Cameroon
	Tristan Cole Language: Spanish Major: Botany Proposed Project: Social and Environmental Effects of Plant Poaching Proposed Internship: Jocotoco Conservation Foundation, Quito, Ecuador
	Michael Corenthal Language: Spanish Major: History Project: History and Potential of Collective Action for Miners' Rights in Bolivia Internship: Center for Regional Development, Potosi, Bolivia
	Parinda Darden Language: English Major: Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Project: Effectiveness of HIV/AIDS Treatments on the Children of Botswana Internship: University of Botswana Centre for HIV/AIDS, Gaborone, Botswana
	Nevena Deligineva Language: English Double Major: Sociology and International Relations Project: Relationships between the UK and its Former Colonies in the Middle East Internship: The ResPublica Trust, London, United Kingdom
	Ryan Dillon Language: Arabic Double Major: Economics and International Relations Project: Effects of the Iraq War on the Jordanian Economy Internship: EnConsult, Amman, Jordan
	Jose Escallon Language: Chinese Major: East Asian Studies Project: Representations of the Modern Woman in Chinese Popular Fashion Images Internship: Labbrand Brand Innovations, China
	Sarah Flecke Language: Spanish Major: Economics and International Relations Project: Effectiveness of Microfinance in the Developing vs. Developed World Internship: Banco Solidario, Quito, Ecuador
	Christina Fogarasi Language: German Major: English Project: Comparative Study of Writing Pedagogy in German and American Secondary Education Internship: University of Education of Freiburg Writing Center, Freiburg, Germany
	Brian Gooch Language: Arabic Major: International Relations Project: Relationship between the Islamic Action Front and the Jordanian State Internship: Center for Strategic Studies, Amman, Jordan
	Aditya Harnal Language: English Majors: Economics and International Relations Project: Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on American Investment in Emerging Markets Internship: Lazard Freres & Co., New York, New York
	Edis Kekic Language: German Double Major: Architectural Studies and German Studies Project: Evolution of Architectural Styles of German Single-Family Homes Internship: Architecture Gallery of Munich, Munich, Germany
	Munib Khan Language: English Double Major: English and Philosophy Project: Migrant Writers: Redefining the British Canon or Being Defined by It? Internship: Banipal Magazine and Wasafiri Magazine, London, UK
	Amanda Klay Language: Spanish Major: International Relations Project: Empowering Women: Microfinance as a Catalyst for Development Internship: FINCA, Ayacucho, Peru
	Emma LaFountain Language: French Major: International Relations Project: Immigration and Assimilation of Muslims in France Internship: Ministry of Immigration and Integration, Department of Integration and Citizenship, Paris, France
	Ikram Lakhdhar Language: English Double Major: International Relations and Art History Project: Post-Apartheid South African Art: Reconciling and Redefining Culture Internship: David Krut Gallery, Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
	Jennifer Lee Language: Chinese Double Major: Government and Chinese Language and Literature Project: Representations of Women in Chinese Propaganda Posters Proposed Internship: Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum, Shanghai, China
	Ivan Leroux Language: Spanish Major: Biochemistry Project: Effects of Neglected Tropical Diseases on Central American People and Communities Internship: INDICASAT Neglected Tropical Diseases Lab, Panama City, Panama
	Mackenzie Lilly Language: Chinese Major: International Relations Project: Educational Opportunities for Children of Chinese Migrant Workers Internship: Compassion for Migrant Children, Beijing, China
	Hillary Lindsay Language: Italian Double Major: Anthropology and Dance Project: Generational Preservation of Italian Culture in Buenos Aires Internship: Consulate General of Italy, Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Megan Maffucci Language: French Double Major: French and Chinese Project: Impact of France's Selective Memory of the Holocaust on Contemporary Issues of French National Identity Internship: Center for the Study and Research of Internment Camps in the Loiret, Orleans, France
	Brooke Marsal Language: Spanish Major: Sociology Project: Latin Culture and the Human Trafficking Industry Internship: The Polaris Project, Washington, DC
	Taylor McCurdy Language: Spanish Double Major: Environmental Studies and Economics Project: Environmental Activism in Chile through Non-Governmental Organizations Internship: Patagonia Sur, Santiago, Chile
	Cameron Ruscitti Language: Chinese Major: Chinese Language and Literature Project: History and Development of Rock Music in China Internship: Modern Sky Entertainment, Beijing, China
	Mariam Tabatadze Language: French Double Major: Economics and International Relations Project: Effects of the European Debt Crisis on Investment in French Markets Internship: Greater Paris Investment Agency, Paris, France
	Emma Wittenberg Language: Spanish Major: History Project: The Politics of Public Memory: Human Rights, Justice and Historical Memory in Spain Internship: Spanish National Research Council, Politics of Memory Project, Madrid, Spain
	Katherine Zink Language: Chinese Double Major: Chinese and Ethnobotany Project: Historical and Present-Day Uses of Herbal Medicine in China Internship: Chenshan Botanical Gardens, Shanghai, China

Juniors: Class of 2014

The CISLA juniors generally scatter to the four corners of the globe. CISLA both allows and strongly encourages students to participate in semester or year-long study abroad programs in their regions of interest, and the vast majority of CISLA students choose to do so.

Students are challenged during their junior year by continuing to develop ideas and research for their proposed Senior Integrative Projects and by working closely with the Internship Coordinator to successfully locate organizations of interest and secure a relevant internship position.

While on campus as juniors, students continue to take courses in their chosen "CISLA Language" and prepare for the cultural, linguistic and geographical differences they will encounter as international visitors.

	Jyoti Arvey Language: Russian Major: Slavic Studies Proposed Project: Propaganda and Political Dissent in Russian Animation from the Soviet to the Contemporary Era Proposed Internship: Animation studio, Russia
	Molly Bangs Language: Spanish Major: Government Proposed Project: The Progression of Women in Spanish Politics during and after Franco Proposed Internship: Women's special interest group, Spain
	Dagna Bilski Language: Russian Major: Slavic Studies Proposed Project: The Challenges of Multiculturalism in the Post-Soviet Russian Education System Proposed Internship: School or educational institution, Russia
	Sybil Bullock Language: Arabic Major: Anthropology Proposed Project: Bilingual Identity Formations and their Effects on the Jasmine Revolution in Post-Colonial Tunisia Proposed Internship: Higher Institute of the History of the National Movement, Tunisia
	Emily Caplan Language: Spanish Double Major: International Relations and Latin American Studis Proposed Project: The Fair Trade Banana Industry as an Economic Model for Developing Countries Proposed Internship: Turbana Bananas, Colombia
	Aaron Davis Language: Spanish Double Major: Classics and Dance Proposed Project: Dance as a Cultural Agent for Black Minority Groups Proposed Internship: Ashanti Peru, Peru
	Cole Delbyck Language: Chinese Major: East Asian Studies Proposed Project: Representations of Homosexuality in Chinese Cinema Proposed Internship: Beijing Queer Film Festival, China
	Cannea Ferguson Language: Chinese Major: East Asian Studies Proposed Project: Official Representations of China's Ethnic Minorities within Han Society Proposed Internship: Cultural Palace of Nationalities or China Ethnic Museum, China
	Spencer Edward Francus Language: Hebrew Major: Philosophy Proposed Project: The Relationship Between the Ethical Framework of Religious Traditions and the Moral Inclinations of Civilizations from Ancient to Modern Times Proposed Internship: The Shalem Center, Israel
	Jacqueline Fulgham Language: Arabic Double Major: Economics and International Relations Proposed Project: Social Sustainability of Palestinian Women Refugees in Jordanian Society Proposed Internship: Arab Women Organization, Jordan
	Nicholas Gollner Language: Chinese Double Major: History and East Asian Studies Proposed Project: Food Culture as an Expression of Chinese Modernity Proposed Internship: Food and dining magazine or restaurant, China
	Norah Hannel Language: French Double Major: Philosophy and French Proposed Project: The Role of Language in Shaping Emotional Phenomenology Proposed Internship: Parlement Francophone Bruxellois, Belgium
	Alec Harris Language: Spanish Major: Architectural Studies Proposed Project: The Influence of Spanish Dance on Architectural Forms Proposed Internship: Architecture firm, Spain
	Ellen Heartlein Language: German Double Major: History and German Studies Proposed Project: Nazi Documentation and Record-Keeping as Tools for Advocacy of Holocaust Remembrance Proposed Internship: International Tracing Service, Germany
	Ainsley Highland Language: German Double Major: International Relations and German Studies Proposed Project: Germany's Role in the European Union Proposed Internship: Permanent Mission of Germany to the European Union, Belgium
	Prince Ilboudo Language: Spanish Double Major: Economics and International Relations Proposed Project: Liberalization and Free Trade in Chile as a Model for Socioeconomic Growth in Developing Countries Proposed Internship: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chile
	Eppie Lau Language: Hebrew Major: International Relations Proposed Project: Democratic Ideals vs. Authoritarian Practices towards Migrant Workers in Israel Proposed Internship: Migrant Workers Hotline, Israel
	Nicholas Luce Language: Italian Double Major: International Relations and Italian Proposed Project: The Northern League Political Party: A Manifestation of the Italian Southern Question Proposed Internship: Northern League Political Party, Italy
	Christopher May Language: Spanish Major: History with Pre-Med Concentration Proposed Project: History and Challenges of Healthcare in Nicaragua Proposed Internship: GAVI Alliance, Nicaragua
	Allynn McInerney Language: Spanish Double Major: International Relations and Dance Proposed Project: History and Gender in Latin American Politics: The Cases of Eva Peron and Cristina Kirchner Proposed Internship: Political campaign or women's center, Argentina
	Sarah Muellers Language: German Major: Art History Proposed Project: Der Blaue Reiter as a Branch of German Expressionism Proposed Internship: Art museum or library, Germany
	Graham Nelson Language: German Major: Architectural Studies Proposed Project: Architecture in Berlin and the Former East Germany as a Reflection of National Reunification Proposed Internship: Architecture firm, Germany
	Juan Pablo Pacheco Language: French Double Major: Film Studies and Social Anthropology (self-designed) Proposed Project: The Importance of Music in Creating Social Cohesion in Mali Proposed Internship: Playing for Change Foundation, Mali
	Katie Pearson Language: Spanish Double Major: International Relations and Latin American Studies Proposed Project: Effects of Mexican Youth Services on Unaccompanied Youth Migration to the United States Proposed Internship: National Institute for Migration, Mexico
	Lauren Potter Language: French Major: Anthropology Proposed Project: The Impact of Civil Solidarity Pacts (PACS) on French Notions of Citizenship, Gay Identity, and the Family Proposed Internship: Paris LGBTQ Center, France
	Ian Rathkey Language: Chinese Major: International Relations Proposed Project: Methods of Ethnic Conflict Resolution in Xinjiang, China Proposed Internship: NGO focused on education of ethnic minorities, China
	Jennifer Rodriguez Language: French Major: Psychology Proposed Project: Study of the Mental States of Imprisoned Individuals during the French Revolution as Reflected through Memoirs Proposed Internship: French National Archives, France
	Monica Rohrbach Language: Spanish Major: Psychology Proposed Project: Art Therapy as a Means of Expression for Chilean Immigrant Children Proposed Internship: Art Therapy Program for Immigrant Children, Chile
	Martina Rudolf Language: Spanish Double Major: Economics and International Relations Proposed Project: The Effect of Women's Presence in Corrupt Businesses in Peru Proposed Internship: Transparency International, Peru
	Eileen Stall Language: Japanese Major: Art History Proposed Project: Westernization and Japanese Identity as Shown through Bridal Fashion Proposed Internship: Brudal magazine, Japan
	Andrew Stein-Zeller Language: French Major: Music and Technology Proposed Project: Music Composition Technology in Academic Electronic Music vs. French House Music Proposed Internship: Institute for Research and Coordinaton of Acoustics and Music, France
	Lydia Stitsel Language: Italian Major: Art History Proposed Project: The Preservation and Conservation of Classical Art, Culture, and Artifacts in 21st Century Italy Proposed Internship: Center for Archaeological Conservation, Italy
	Michelle Strayer Language: Spanish Major: International Relations Proposed Project: The Perception of American Human Rights Violations in Nations Pressured by the U.S. to Reform Human Rights Practices Proposed Internship: Amnesty International, Peru
	Mayra Valle Language: Spanish Double Major: Latin American Studies and Dance Proposed Project: Afro-Continuity in the Spanish-Speaking Caribbean through Music, Language, and Dance Proposed Internship: Cultural organization or museum, Cuba or Puerto Rico
	Claire Wellbeloved-Stone Language: Spanish Double Major: Anthropology and Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: Development of Society in the Galapagos Islands Proposed Internship: Galapagos Islands local government, Ecuador
	Laurel Wolf Language: Arabic Major: Environmental Studies Proposed Project: Proposed SIP: Conservation and Environmental Law in the Middle East: Regional Cooperation Regarding Water Resources of the Jordan Valley Proposed Internship: Friends of the Earth Middle East, Jordan
	Yue Wu Language: English Double Major: Psychology and Economics Proposed Project: Iceland: A Successful Model of Recovery from a Financial Crisis? Proposed Internship: Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority, Iceland

Sophomores: Class of 2015

The application process for the CISLA class of 2015 will take place during the fall semester of 2012. Interested sophomores should plan to begin the application process by attending the Sophomore Information Session in September (look out for posters and flyers advertising this!)