In January 2016, I began working as an international economist in the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

What was the best part about being a POLS major? The political science professors at CSB/SJU pushed me to develop an array of skills – from critical analysis of arguments and logical reasoning, to how to clearly communicate my thoughts in writing or public speaking. These abilities have allowed me to pursue areas of professional and personal interest, such as international development economics, that I never would have imagined for myself as an 18-year-old first-year.