Stanford University Program in International Relations

Stanford University Program in International Relations

Bailey Nicolson is graduating with a degree in international relations (IR) with honors, and a focus in international comparative governance and world economy.

“IR is a great major because of how interdisciplinary it is; you take classes that are sciencey and environmental, history classes, economics classes, and a lot of other things in between,” said Nicolson. “I feel prepared and ready to tackle a number of issues and a diverse array of topics.”

As an IR honors student, she conducted an independent research project under faculty guidance, which she presented at a conference this spring. Her honors thesis focused on “the role of OPEC in global oil markets and what membership has meant for developing, oil-rich countries,” she shared.

During her time at Stanford, Nicolson also participated in Stanford in New York and studied abroad in Istanbul through the Bing Overseas Studies Program.

After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to study international development and political economy.

Congratulations, Bailey!

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Stanford University Program in International Relations

Brooke Beyer, international relations ’22, a program specialist with the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons in the U.S. Department of State, gave the keynote address at the fourth annual Global Perspectives, Global Careers: Stanford Fair for Community College Students.

Hosted by Stanford Global Studies, the day-long virtual event, which took place on April 27, aimed to provide community college students with opportunities to learn about pathways to international work and global citizenship while fostering connections with others interested in global studies.

91 students from 40 community colleges across the U.S. attended interactive workshops, presentations, and panel discussions featuring Stanford scholars, students, and alumni who spoke about various global topics.

In her speech, Beyer emphasized the importance of studying international affairs and developing a global perspective. She discussed how her experience as an American living in Singapore and England for eight years shaped her academic and professional goals. Admitting that while she might have been predisposed to an interest in international relations because of her time overseas, she believes that global studies is an important field of study for those of any background.

“I think the reality is, even if one never moves abroad or lives their whole life in the same small town, we live in a vastly interconnected world,” Beyer said. “Nearly all of us will end up working in an international space in some capacity, whether that’s through government, nonprofits, multilateral organizations, or through global business or the arts. In each of these spaces, a knowledge of international affairs is always beneficial to ground one’s work in the current moment.”

Read more about the event: https://sgs.stanford.edu/news/stanford-global-studies-hosts-international-careers-fair-community-college-students

Stanford University Program in International Relations

Arabella Walley, ‘24, who is graduating from Stanford with a bachelor’s in international relations and a minor in human rights, says her education has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the “conflicts, dilemmas, and human rights abuses that occur globally.”

“Choosing these two subjects was, in fact, my way of trying to understand the world around me a little bit better,” she explained. “And while there is still much more for me to learn, I feel emboldened and excited to start thinking toward potential solutions.”

Following graduation, she will pursue a John Gardner Public Service Fellowship, which allows graduating seniors to work for 10 months in a public service or social impact organization of their choice alongside a mentor who is a senior leader.

“I’m hoping to work at the state or city level in U.S. immigration policy as I plan to pursue a lifelong career in this field,” shared Walley. “After years of studying immigration, I am incredibly excited to begin my career in human rights and learn more about what it takes to reform a system as complex (and flawed) as the U.S. immigration system.”

Read more about Arabella at the link in our bio. 🎓

Stanford University Program in International Relations

Dale Satre (he/him) studies International Relations at Stanford. Within his IR major, he specializes in Economic Development/World Economy and East & South Asia. He spoke with us about what sparked his interest in IR, his favorite IR class, recent articles he has written, and future career goals! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/dale-satre

Aleena M***i Anand (she/her) studies International Relations at Stanford. Within her IR major, she specializes in Social Development & Human Well-Being and Middle East & Central Asia. She is also pursuing a minor in Human Rights. She spoke with us about her favorite IR class, studying abroad in Istanbul, her primary research interests, and more! Read More: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/aleena-anand

Mark Cu (he/him) is a sophomore majoring in International Relations with specializations in International History & Culture and East & South Asia. He is also minoring in Education with a focus on Education Policy & Research. Mark spoke with us about his IR internship experience, extra-curricular experience, and career goals! Read More: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/mark-cu

Alex Borthwick (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations. Her primary specialization is International History and Culture, and secondary concentration is Middle East and Central Asia. She is also pursuing minors in human rights and Arabic. Alex spoke with us about her interest in IR, study abroad experience, favorite IR class, and career goals! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/alex-borthwick

Saba Weatherspoon (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations. Her IR specializations are “Social Development & Human Well-Being” and “Africa.” She is also a computer science co-term. Saba spoke with us about her interest in IR, study abroad experience, favorite IR class, and career goals! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/saba-weatherspoon

Ria Reddy (she/her) is pursuing a major in International Relations with specializations in the Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) and International Security, and a minor in Iranian Studies. She spoke with us about her favorite classes, research interests, and internship experience! Read More: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/ria-reddy

Paloma Ronis von Helms (she/her) is an IR major specializing in International Security and Latin American & Iberian Studies. She spoke with us about her favorite classes, study abroad experience, extra-curriculars, and career goals! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/paloma-ronis-von-helms

Graham Chernik (he/him) is a senior majoring in International Relations. His specializations are International Security and International History & Culture. Graham is writing an honors thesis through the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC). He is also working on a co-term in Sociology. Graham talked to us about his research interests, favorite class, future plans, and more! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/graham-chernik

Lucy Nemerov (she/her) is a senior majoring in International Relations with concentrations in International History & Culture and Social Development & Human Well-Being. She is also pursuing a minor in creative writing. She spoke with us about her interests within IR and study abroad experience! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/lucy-nemerov

Sonya Googins (she/her) is a senior majoring in International Relations and minoring in Human Biology. She is specializing in International History & Culture and Social Development & Human Well-Being. She spoke with us about her favorite IR classes and studying abroad! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/sonya-googins

Anna McNulty (she/her) is a senior majoring in IR, specializing Environment, Energy, & Natural Resources and International History & Culture. She is also minoring in Digital Humanities. In addition, Anna is serving as an IR peer advisor. She spoke with us about her interest in IR, favorite class, and study abroad experience! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/anna-mcnulty

Maddie Cassic (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations and minoring in Middle Eastern Languages, Literature, and Cultures. Her specializations are in Comparative International Governance and Social Development and Human Well-Being. She spoke with us about her academic interests and experience at Stanford. Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/maddie-cassic

Maleah Webster (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations with specializations in East & South Asia and Social Development & Human Well-Being. She is also double minoring in Translation Studies as well as Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Maleah spoke with us about her interests within IR and her journey in research! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/maleah-webster

Michael Alisky (he/him) is a rising senior majoring in International Relations with specializations in Comparative International Governance and International History and Culture. He shared what sparked his interest in IR, his favorite classes, and advice he would give to students considering the major. Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/michael-alisky

Isa Calero Forero (they/them) is a junior majoring in International Relations with specializations in Social Development & Human Well-Being and Africa. Isa spoke with us about how they became interested in IR, their academic and professional interests, and starting their IR Honors program journey! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/isa-calero-forero

Bailey (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations and minoring in Music. Her specializations are Economic Development/World Economy and Comparative International Governance. She spoke with us about her favorite IR class, her past internship experiences, and the advice she has for future IR students! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/bailey-nicolson

Irmak (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations with specializations in Social Development and Human Well-Being, and Comparative International Governance. She is also minoring in Data Science and Art Practice. She spoke with us about how she became interested in IR, her favorite class, and advice she would give to students interested in IR! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/irmak-ersoz

Luis (he/him) is a senior majoring in International Relations. His specializations are International Security and Economic Development/World Economy. He spoke with us about how he became interested in IR, his primary academic/research interests, and his advice for future IR students! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/luis-quiroga

Allie (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations. Her specializations are International Security and Latin American & Iberian Studies. She spoke with us about how she became interested in IR, her primary academic/research interests, and her advice for future IR students! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/allyse-feitzinger

Anna (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations with a minor in Data Science. Her specializations are Social Development and Human Well-Being and Economic Development/World Economy. She spoke with us about how she became interested in IR, her advice for future IR students, and her future career goals! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/anna-milstein

Nina (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations. Her specializations are International Security and Middle East studies. She is also minoring in Middle Eastern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, with a focus on Arabic. She spoke with us about how she became interested in IR, her favorite class, and her advice for future IR students! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/nina-iskandarsjach

IR Faculty Director, Professor Ken Schultz, was featured in a recent edition of the Stanford Report! Read more: https://news.stanford.edu/report/2022/11/07/ken-schultz-brings-expertise-conflict-resolution-role-faculty-senate-chair/?utm_source=Stanford+ALL&utm_campaign=1df25b80a6-int_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c042b4aad7-1df25b80a6-55195002

Senkai (he/him) is a junior double majoring in International Relations and Mechanical Engineering. His specializations are in International History & Culture and International Security. He spoke with us about how he became interested in IR, his favorite class, and his advice for future IR students! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/senkai-hsia

Dr. Erica Gould is the Director of the International Relations Honors Program and a lecturer in International Relations. She spoke with us about her areas of interest, her favorite courses to teach, and what she likes to do outside of the classroom! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/erica-gould

Jasmina Bojic is a Lecturer in International Relations and has been teaching at Stanford for the last twenty-seven years. She is also the Director of the Stanford Arts Camera As Witness (CAW) Program and Founder and Executive Director of the United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) at Stanford. She spoke with us about her background in filmmaking and journalism, her favorite courses to teach, and what she likes to do outside of Stanford! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/jasmina-bojic

Tatiana (she/her) is a senior majoring in International Relations with minors in Economics and Modern Languages (Spanish & Portuguese). Her specializations are in Comparative International Governance and Social Development & Human Well-Being. She spoke with us about what sparked her interest in IR, her favorite classes, and why she enjoys being an IR major! Read more: https://internationalrelations.stanford.edu/news/tatiana-white