Paula Godoy Barbosa is a senior political science major and an Italian, global security and diplomacy, international studies, and public administration minor from Bogota, Colombia.<\/p>\n
Why did you choose Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ?<\/strong><\/p>\n I chose Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ because the program in Political Science is very complete and has all the courses I have ever wanted to take. The location also played a key role when deciding whether to apply or not, being just 12 miles away from the city is quite helpful when applying for internships there. Lastly, the campus is beautiful!<\/p>\n How did you choose your major? What do you love most about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have always been attracted to social work and helping people, and I think majoring in Political Science is a great way to do it. Also, since it is such a broad field, you can make a change for instance by concentrating on public administration and making domestic policies, or through international relations when working for an international organization. And I think that is what I love most about it! How interdisciplinary it is and how one can work in different areas.<\/p>\n What activities are you involved in outside of class that are related to your program of study?<\/strong><\/p>\n With my program of study, I have had many great experiences. For instance, last year I had the opportunity to be an intern with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I also had the chance to present one of my academic essays at the Northeastern Political Association Conference in Boston. In addition, I have also done great things with my Italian minor. I am the program assistant at the Coccia Institute for the Italian American Experience on Campus. I started as an intern, and I have been working with them for the last year. It has been a great experience getting to know more about this culture that is so important in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.<\/p>\n What has been your favorite course within your major and why?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I think all of my classes have been unique and have left me with so much to reflect on. However, if I were to choose just one class I would have to say Government and Politics of Latin America. As a Latina, it was nice to learn more about our political, social, and economic history, but I also loved how interested my American peers were in learning more about this region.<\/p>\n What faculty member has made the most impact on you so far and why?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I have to say the Political Science department is full of excellent professors, all of which have left a mark on me. However, I would say Dr. Alfredo Toro Carnevali has had the biggest impact on me. I really admire his experience in the international relations field, and everything he has done at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ creating the Global Security and Diplomacy Minor. Thanks to him, we have had great learning experiences with the Pollack Speaker Series, and personally, I had an internship with the United Nations last year through the minor.<\/p>\n What are your goals after graduation? How do you plan to use your degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n After graduating my goal is to get a job with an international organization. I have always wanted to work with the United Nations, most specifically with UNICEF as I want to advocate my career for child protection and fight for their rights. 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