University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science, Political Science / International Relations
Minor, Asian Studies
Semester Abroad: Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
Qindao, China:
Initiated and assisted in development of Study Abroad program for the University of Central Florida and China- first student to participate in program.
Attended accelerated Mandarin language course designed for Japanese and Korean students
Taught Conversational English including creating lesson plans and materials, conducting performance evaluations, assigning homework and coaching/mentoring students
Traveled extensively throughout China to research culture and develop language skills
Independent Studies:
Research and writing assistant to Dr. Human Sadri for academic article about the China-Kazakhstan oil pipeline. Received academic credit equivalent to a 4.0.
Designed and conducted independent studies for academic credit. Received academic credits equivalent to a 4.0. Topics included: contemporary Chinese political theorists, history of Chinese political theory, and a study of classic fiction novels containing political philosophy.