Colin Sorensen in New Zealand

Alum Spotlight: Colin Sorensen - Grad Brings Science to the Classroom in New Orleans

June 5, 2015

When Colin Sorensen (’13) steps into his fifth grade classroom, he doesn’t know what the day will bring, but he doesn’t back down from the challenge. A year ago, he made the decision to work for Teach for America after graduating from CU-Boulder. Teach for America is a non-profit organization...

Maya Blanchard

Alum Spotlight: Maya Blanchard - Working Hands-on with Global Energy Issues

June 5, 2015

By the time she entered her senior year, Maya Blanchard (IAFS ’14) had a plan. She knew she wanted to intern before she graduated, and her minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology had given her a strong interest in energy issues. Her plan came together with a unique internship with...

Lauren Elder in Israel

Abroad in Israel and the West Bank: Global Seminar on Justice, Democracy, and Human Rights

June 5, 2015

Last summer, Lauren Elder (IAFS ’15) stepped off a plane in Jerusalem, determined to make the most of her Global Grant scholarship. She had jumped at the opportunity to join the global seminar offered by the Program in Jewish Studies and International Affairs at CU-Boulder, “Justice, Democracy, and Human Rights...

Elizabeth Vickstrom in Chile

Living and Learning Alongside the Mapuche People

June 5, 2015

In spring 2014, IAFS senior Elizabeth Vickstrom studied abroad in Valparaiso, Chile, helped by a Global Grant scholarship, funded by the International Affairs Advisory Board and donors like you. As part of the SIT Chile: Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development program, Vickstrom lived with the indigenous Mapuche community...

Lord Walker

Alum Spotlight: Lord Walker - Seeing the World (and Shredding Paper)

June 5, 2015

When Lord Walker graduated from CU-Boulder in 2009, he was eager to find a career in international affairs. A former engineering student who was drawn to global events, he knew he needed a place to start. Walker found his chance with a temporary ten-day job at the World Bank. Lord...

Julie Goodman

Alum Spotlight: Julie Goodman – From CU-Boulder to Global Consulting

June 5, 2015

As a college student, Julie Goodman (IAFS ’07) spent endless summer days scooping ice cream, but this didn’t deter her dream of becoming a future entrepreneur. Today, Goodman is the CEO of Goodman Global Consulting, based out of Dallas, Texas. Goodman Global Consulting works with companies aiming to grow in...

Pre-season practice for Dare Rugby girls

22 Girls Strong: IAFS Student Helps Develop a Rugby Team in Tanzania

June 5, 2015

Sophia Cole (IAFS ’16) is busy connecting sports, international affairs, and women’s programs. During her semester as an IAFS fellow for the annual Conference on World Affairs (CWA) , she connected with Maggie Duncan Simbeye, the Executive Director of the Dare Women’s Foundation in Arusha, Tanzania. As an IAFS Fellow...

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Speaking our Language: IAFS Majors Take on Language Learning

June 4, 2015

The IAFS major couldn’t be complete without language study. Even with the extensive and challenging coursework required, the rewards of learning a language are well worth the effort--and without a doubt, these rewards extend far beyond just being able to order crepes in a French café. There is a powerful...

ben lourie

On the Road with Ben Lourie - Global Grant Recipient in Russia

May 14, 2015

During his semester, Lourie went on an excursion to Georgia, which borders Russia. Although he has been studying International Affairs and Russian at CU-Boulder for over two years, Benjamin Lourie knew he wanted to take his learning to the next level. After being accepted into the CIEE Russia: St. Petersburg...

Scenic Night View of Campus

A Must-See Video from the Summer 2014 Global Seminar to France

Sept. 5, 2014

The Summer 2014 Global Seminar to Bordeaux, France just finished! Experience it for yourself in this 5 minute video! If you are interested in Summer 2015, contact IAFS or CU-Study Abroad for more information . Link to video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/QDXZm_UGMvU

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