Current CISLA Scholars

Seniors

Class of 2008
Upon completion of their summer internship experience, our 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, CISLA seniors find they have much in common with each other as they share the thoughts and experiences of being abroad, and reflect upon the personal discoveries they have made. 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.  Upon completion of their senior year in CISLA they will be awarded CISLA certification.
Class of 2008 Senior Integrative Projects and Internships

	Sarah Allar Project: Trials in Argentina: Memory, Truth, and Justice Double major: International Relations and Latin American Studies Internship: Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Susannah Branch Project: Music in a General Direction:  A Collection of Short Stories Double major: English and Hispanic Studies Internship: Dirección General de Música Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Patricia Carey Project: Sociological Examination of Immigration in Italy Major: Sociology-based Human Relations Internship: L'Osservatorio sull'Immigrazione Location: Torino, Italy
	Andrew Carten Project: The Effects of Globalization on the French Wine Industry Double major: International Relations and French Internship: Vittisphere, S.A. Location: Montpellier, France
	Elizabeth Claise Project: Vaqueros Navarra: A Case Study of Maquiladoras and Their Effects on Mexico Major: International Relations Internship: Red de Solidaridad de la Maquila Location: Mexico City, Mexico
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	Jennifer Cohen Project: Salvador Dalí and the Politics of the Franco Regime Double major: Art History and Hispanic Studies Internship: Fundación Gala-Salvador Dalí Location: Figueres, Spain
	Katherine Conway Project: Green Politics in Latin America Major: International Relations Internship: Trees, Water & People - Guatemala Office Location: Pinula, Guatemala
	Jacqueline Cousineau Project: Dance as a Cultural Manifestation Double major: Dance and French Internship: Compagnie Brigitte DUMEZ Location: Paris, France
	Z. Gözde Erdeniz Project: Neo-orientalism in French Foreign Policy Double major: English and International Relations Internship: International Herald Tribune Location: Paris, France
	Samantha Hubball Project: Spanish Identity through Fashion Major: Studio Art Internship: Javier Larrainzar Location: Madrid, Spain
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	Daniel Keiser Project: Bursting the Japanese Bubble: Exploring Lifestyles in Modern Tokyo Major: East Asian Studies with a Focus on Japan Internship: The American Chamber of Commerce Location: Tokyo, Japan
	Alexandra Krotinger Project: Comparing the Role and Evolution of the Female Artist in Italy: Renaissance to 21st Century Double major: Art History and Architectural Studies Internship: Palazzo delle Papesse; Comume di Siena Location: Siena, Italy
	Daria Lavrennikov Project: The Political Economy of Street Children and Child Labor in Peru Double major: Dance and International Relations Internship: La Casa de los Hombres Del Sol Location: Cusco, Peru
	Caitlin LeBlanc Project: Challenges to Universal Primary Education in West Africa Major: International Relationsand French Internship: Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC) Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
	Samuel Lindo Project: The Mafia's Impact on Sicilian and Italian Cultural Ties Major: Italian Internship: Libera: Associations, Names and Numbers Against the Mafia Location: Rome, Italy
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	Ayako Meguro Project: Chinese Policies Aimed at Ethnic Minorities Double major: East Asian Studies and International Relations Internship: Yunnan Institute of Development  Location: Yuxi, Yunnan, China
	Vladimir Morar Project: Cultural Psychopathology: The Search for Cultural Themes in Clinical Diagnosis Double major: Psychology and Religious Studies Internship: Abteilung für Rehabilitationspsychologie Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
	Luisa Murphy Project: The Argentine Woman: Property, Protestor, and Piquetera Major: International Relations Internship: La Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Frannie Noble Project: The Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Major: Government Internship: Coalition des ONG Africaines en Faveur des Enfants (CONAFE/CANGOC) Location: Bamako, Mali
	Zachary Olson Project: Brazilian Social Programs: Successes and Possibilities Major: International Relations Internship: Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome Location: Brasilia, Brazil
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	Kaitlin O'Neil Project: The Risorgimento: Contributions of Small Cities to Italy’s Unification Major: History Internship: La Biblioteca Comunale Augusta, Comune di Perugia Location: Perugia, Italy
	Jyoti Pandey Project: Psychosocial Interventions: Treating Children of Conflict Double major: Economics and International Relations Internship: iEARN-Sierra Leone Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
	Alexandra Pressman Project: Analysis of the Legislative Framework for Renewable Energy in Spain Major: Government Internship: La Asociación de Productores de Energías Renovables (APPA) Location: Madrid, Spain
	Daniel Proulx Project: The Differences between the Math Education Systems in France and the United States Major: Mathematics Internship: Animath Location: Paris, France
	Lauren Reiff Project: The Spanish Welfare State: Understanding the Roots of its Failures Major: International relations Internship: Fundación para las Relaciones Internacionales y el Diálogo Exterior (FRIDE) Location: Madrid, Spain
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	Miles Ryan Project: Challenges to the Success of Photovoltaic Energy in Italy Double major: Environmental Studies and Italian Internship: Sezine Italiana dell'International Solar Energy Society Location: Rome, Italy
	Chesire Schanker Project: Alacitas in Urkupiña: the Christianization of Ancient Andean Ritual Major: Religious Studies Internship: Instituto de Misionología de la Universidad Católica Boliviana Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia
	Johann-Wilhelm Scheidt Project: An Analysis of Supranational Climate Change Initiatives: The Integration of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol Double major: Environmental Studies and Government Internship: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Location: Berlin, Germany
	Christina Schlegel Project: Contemporary Art and Economic Expansion Double major: East Asian Studies and Economics Internship: CourtYard Gallery  Location: Beijing, China
	Adrian Stover Project: Globalization and the Modern International Music Festival Double major: French and Music Internship: La Fondation Ésprit de Fès Location: Fès, Morocco
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	U. Senay Tarhan Project: The Effect of International Investment on Host Countries Labor Markets Double major: Economics and International Relations Internship: Deutsche Bank AG New York Location: New York, USA
	Sarah Turchin Project: A Cross-cultural Analysis of Eating Disorders in Argentina and the United States Major: Psychology Internship: Asociación de Lucha Contra la Bulimia y la Anorexia (ALUBA) Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
	Julia Turnbull Project: The North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico’s Middle Class, and Democratization Major: International Relations Internship: Red Mexicana de Acción frente al Libre Comercio (RMALC) Location: Mexico City, Mexico
	Sarah Van Hoogenstyn Project: Los Gitanos: Discrimination and Gypsy Culture in Spain Major: Sociology Internship: Asociación Nacional Presencia Gitana Location: Madrid, Spain
	Kathryn Winder Project: A Comparative Study of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom’s Immigration Policies Major: International Relations Internship: Human Rights Without Frontiers Location: Brussels, Belgium

Juniors

Class of 2009
The CISLA juniors are generally scattered to the four corners of the globe. CISLA both allows and strongly encourages students to participate in either a traditional semester or one-year study abroad programs. Students stay challenged during their junior year by working closely with the Internship Coordinator in order to successfully locate and secure a relevant internship position. Students continue to develop ideas and research for their proposed Senior Integrative Project. Those who remain on campus as juniors continue to take courses in their chosen "CISLA Language" and prepare for the cultural and geological differences they will encounter as international visitors.

ARGENTINA
	Carla Debbane Major: Music Major with a concentration in composition Proposed Project: Original Composition Inspired by Argentine Tradition and Culture Proposed Internship: El Teatro Municipal General San Martín
	Taylor Sperry Major: English Proposed Project: Recovering "Los Desaparecidos" through Narrative Nonfiction Proposed Internship: Línea Fundadora
	Gili Ben-Yosef Major: Sociology-based human relations Proposed Project: Youth Movements and their Role in Argentine - Jewish Identity Proposed Internship: A Jewish youth organization
	Dena Weinstein Double Major: Economics and Latin American studies Proposed Project: Effects of the Brain Drain on Argentina’s Economy Proposed Internship: The International Organization for Migration
CANADA
	Jacques Swartz Major: Sociology-based human relations Proposed Project:  Identity Formation in Multicultural Quebec Proposed Internship: Institut de Recherche en Politiques Publiques
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CHINA
	George Fernandez Major: Chinese language and literature Proposed Project: Chinese Identity through Mass Media and Marketing Proposed Internship: An advertising firm
	David Urbaneja-Furelos Double Major: International relations and East Asian studies Proposed Project: The Impact of the European Union on the Economic Agenda of China Proposed Internship: The Delegation of the European Commission
COSTA RICA
	Sarah Allen Double Major: International relations and Hispanic studies Proposed Project: A Day at the Beach? The Environmental and Economic Effects of Ecotourism Proposed Internship: An environmental protection agency
	Annie Burrows Double Major: Latin American studies and biology Proposed Project: The Origins and Evolution of Salsa Dancing as a Cultural Manifestation Proposed Internship: A Dance Company
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
	Emily Carter Major: Sociology Proposed Project: Las Víctimas Silenciosas: The Abuse of Domestic Workers Proposed Internship: Asociación de Mujeres Por la Dignidad y la Vida
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GERMANY
	Jessamyn Cox Major: Art History Proposed Project: Der Blaue Reiter: Gender Roles in German Expressionist Art Proposed Internship: Städtische Galerie
	Ferda Salman Double Major: Economics and Mathematics Proposed Project: Effects of German Export-Led Growth Model on the European Union Proposed Internship: An economic research institution
	Caroline Trowbridge Double Major: International relations and German studies Proposed Project: The German Response to Climate Change and Global Warming Proposed Internship: An environmental organization
ITALY
	Ingrid Brudvig Major: International Relations Proposed Project: International Communications on Issues of Women and Agriculture Proposed Internship: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
	Ahmet Kaan Toprak Double Major: International relations and economics Proposed Project: Turkish Accession to the European Union Proposed Internship: Turkish-Italian Friendship Union
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	Tianyi Xu Double Major: Italian and economics Proposed Project: Sino-Italian Cooperation: Tracing a Growing Partnership Proposed Internship: The Confucius Academy
JAPAN
	Alexandra Mamo Major: East Asian studies with a concentration on Japan Proposed Project: The Creation and Cultural Relevance of Manga Proposed Internship: A publishing company
	Andras Molnar Double Major: Japanese language and literature Proposed Project: The Effects of the 2008 Olympics on the Sino-Japanese Divide Proposed Internship: The Japanese Olympic Committee
	Qiyao Sun Double Major: Economics and East Asian studies Proposed Project: Economic Integration and Sino-Japanese Diplomacy Proposed Internship: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MEXICO
	Maddie Thomson Major: International relations Proposed Project: The Effects of Migration on Border Community Development Proposed Internship: The Center for Economic and Political Research for Community Action (CIEPAC)
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SENEGAL
	Lynne Stillings Major: Music Proposed Project: Tradition and Morals in Senegalese Children's Music Proposed Internship: A summer school
SPAIN
	Erin Holstein Double Major: Anthropology and Hispanic studies Proposed Project: Intercultural Coexistence: Integration of Moroccans into Spanish Society Proposed Internship: An immigration nongovernmental organization
	Emily Lawton Double Major: Math and psychology Proposed Project: The Lasting Effects of Terrorist Attacks: Measuring the Psychological Consequences of 3/11 in Spain and 9/11 in the United States Proposed Internship: A psychological research institute
RUSSIA
	James Noonan Major: International relations Proposed Project:  Russia and Western Europe: Temporary Disputes or a Deeper Political Rift? Proposed Internship: Foreign Policy Research Center

Sophomores

Class of 2010
The CISLA experience officially begins during the sophomore year, with the intensive application process during the first semester. Upon admittance, the newest CISLA Scholars are welcomed with a banquet early in the second semester. Spring is filled with a variety of activities that bring the group together, including a trip to the United Nations; an elegant Spring Ball; and a course designed exclusively for CISLA that introduces students to principles behind the development of modern society.

CISLA sophomores will begin the program spring semester. They will participate in the gateway CISLA course, Perspectives on Modern Global Society, IS 201; a special course is designed to prepare CISLA scholars for a variety of international and intercultural experiences.

ARGENTINA
	Lawrence Hoyt Major: International Relations Proposed Project: The Effects of Monsanto's Genetically Engineered Soy and Pesticide on Local Argentine Farmers Proposed Internship: Federación Agraria Argentina, an Argentine farmers' union
	Rebecca Lukowski Majors: Sociology and Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: Jewish Integration into Argentine Society Proposed Internship: A Jewish cultural organization
CHILE
	Michael Gardner Majors: Economics and Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: The Effects of Foreign Direct Investment on the Chilean Economy Proposed Internship: El Banco Central de Chile
CHINA
	Emmet Markin Majors: History and East Asian Studies Proposed Project: The History of Ashkenazi Jews in China Proposed Internship: The Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum
	Alexander Stadnyk Majors: East Asian Studies and Economics Proposed Project: Formation of the China Investment Corporation Proposed Internship: The World Trade Organization
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COSTA RICA
	Ashton Rohmer Major: International Relations Proposed Project: Sustainable Development and Human Rights Proposed Internship: An environmental non-profit or governmental organization
FRANCE
	William Nichols Majors: International Relations and French Proposed Project: Muslim Integration in France: A Success or Failure? Proposed Internship: Ministry of Interior Affairs
GERMANY
	Peter Friedrichs Major: Architectural Studies Proposed Project: Architects, Environmentalists, and City Politicians Working Together in Freiburg Proposed Internship: An environmental interest group
	Johanna Gregory Majors: German Studies and European History Proposed Project: The Social Effects of the Neo-Nazi Movement Among Youth in East Germany Proposed Internship: A cultural or media affairs non-governmental organization (NGO)
	Jennifer Gross Majors: Economics and German Studies Proposed Project: The Growth of German Exports Despite the Rising Value of the Euro Proposed Internship: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie
	Samantha Herndon Majors: English and Film Studies Proposed Project: The German Media's Portrayal of Global Human Rights Violations Proposed Internship: A German media outlet or NGO
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HAITI
	Lily Preer Majors: French and Psychology Proposed Project: Psychosocial Problems in Haiti Proposed Internship: A public health or humanitarian organization or NGO
HONDURAS
	Katie Sugg Major: Sociology Proposed Project: Microfinanced Small Businesses: How Women Are Changing Their Communities Proposed Internship: La Fundación Adelante de Honduras
INDIA
	Nayan Pokhrel Majors: Economics and International Relations Proposed Project: India's Middle Class: An Analysis of Successful Economic Policies Proposed Internship: National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
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ITALY
	Maureen Costello Majors: Art and Italian Proposed Project: Renaissance Art: Tradition and Modernity Proposed Internship: A graphic design magazine
	Merrill D'Arezzo Majors: Theater and History Proposed Project: Historical Politics and Social Aspects that Led to the Creation of Commedia dell'Arte Proposed Internship: A professional Commedia dell'arte theater
	Sasha Goldman Majors: Art History and Government Proposed Project: Contemporary Italian Art and Artists: Discovering the Sources of Inspiration Proposed Internship: A contemporary art museum
	Birce Sultan Karabey Majors: Philosophy and International Relations Proposed Project: Repatriation of Illegally Acquired Works of Art Proposed Internship: A law firm working with the Italian government
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JAPAN
	Jesse Deutsch Majors: Philosophy and East Asian Studies Proposed Project: Domestic and Global Japanese Film Distribution Proposed Internship: A Japanese film distribution company
	Gordon Hall Major: East Asian Studies Proposed Project: A Survey of Traditional Japanese Theater with a Focus on Kabuki Proposed Internship: A Kabuki Theater
	Jack Lichten Majors: Film Studies and East Asian Studies Proposed Project: "Being Japanese" in the National Cinema of Japan Proposed Internship: A film production studio
	Tyler Raymond Majors: Biological Sciences and Japanese Language and Literature Proposed Project: The Ecological Implications of the Invasive Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Proposed Internship: A Japanese environmental research institution
	Gordon Nye Sleeper Majors: East Asian Studies with Japanese concentration and International Relations Proposed Project: "The Ichiro Effect", Japanese Baseball Players in America: Economics, Cultural Exchange or Diplomacy? Proposed Internship: The Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants
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RUSSIA
	Anya Romanet Majors: International Relations and Economics Proposed Project: Russia's Future Role in the Arab-Israeli Conflict Proposed Internship: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
RWANDA
	Molly Lauria Majors: International Relations and Gender and Women's Studies Proposed Project: The Commitment of the UN High Commission for Refugees to Women in Post-conflict Societies Proposed Internship: The Office of the UN High Commission for Refugees or NGO
SENEGAL
	Robin McGrath Major: International Relations Proposed Project: The Effect of Microfinance on Senegalese Women Proposed Internship: The Senegal Ecovillage Microfinance Fund
SOUTH AFRICA
	Lakshmi Kannan Majors: Gender and Women's Studies and Economics Proposed Project: Sexuality as a Key Component in the Analysis of Household Economies: Case Studies of Same-sex Families in South Africa Proposed Internship: A NGO or policy institute that works with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community
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SPAIN
	Elizabeth Baily Majors: Psychology and Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: Women's Business Attire: Trends and Stereotypes in United States and Spain Proposed Internship: A Spanish industrial/organizational consulting firm
	Kevin Bergin Majors: International Relations and Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: Spanish Political Identity after Joining the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Proposed Internship: A governmental or EU organization
	Erin Osborn Major: Hispanic Studies Proposed Project: Health Education in the Roma Culture of Spain: A Focus on Rare Genetic Disorders Proposed Internship: A public health organization
SYRIA or YEMEN
	Samantha McCracking Major: International Politics and Sociocultural Studies with a Focus on the Middle East Proposed Project: Empowering Women and Children in the Context of Their Community and Culture Proposed Internship: A school or summer camp for women and children in Syria or Yemen
UNITED KINGDOM
	Andrew Margenot Majors: Philosophy and Cellular and Molecular Biology Proposed Project: Cultural Paradigms in Bioethics: The Ethics of Stem Cell Research in the United Kingdom Proposed Internship: Research with Tim Lewens, Philosopher of Science at the University of Cambridge
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UNITED STATES
	Alexandra Felfle Majors: Economics and International Relations Proposed Project: Analysis of the Social and Economic Impact of the United States and Colombia Free Trade Agreement Proposed Internship: The World Bank
VENEZUELA
	Christine Lenihan Major: International Relations Proposed Project: A Comparison of the United States and Venezuelan Healthcare Systems Proposed Internship: A NGO working to improve the healthcare system in Venezuela