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Alyssa Larison

Crucial Advice & Support

Alum, NDMU Class of 2019 Political Science

"My close relations with my professors were crucial for my grad school application process. My professors gave me academic advice, emotional support, and career guidance that was invaluable, and I am eternally grateful for them." Next: Europa Universität Flensburg (Flensburg, Germany) - Master of Arts in European Studies

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Emily Przyborowski
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What's Next: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Alum, NDMU Class of 2019 Political Science
"The small community at Notre Dame has allowed me to take advantage of professional development opportunities including interning in DC, being a teaching assistant, studying abroad in the Middle East, taking off-campus Arabic classes, and visiting the United Nations." Next: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies - Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
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Kylie Eldridge
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Career Fair Success

Alum, NDMU Class of 2016 Political Science
Kylie came to the spring Career Fair prepared with high hopes of making a connection with potential employers, but didn't know just how big of an impact this one event would have. As a result of her networking that day, she landed an analyst position with the U.S. Department of Defense and she credits her success to her NDMU education. "The liberal arts foundation NDMU provides helped me develop as a whole person as well as an academic. It instilled a strong work ethic in me and I was prepared to do a lot of writing." Kylie also notes the close relationships with faculty and the mentoring she received during her four years as an important part of her career development.
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Queenstar Akrong
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Congressional Intern

Alum, NDMU Class of 2014 Political Science
Queenstar Akrong, who has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a concentration in international affairs, is currently serving as a Congressional intern on Capitol Hill. Born in Ghana but currently residing in Maryland, Queenstar’s passion for education advocacy, specifically for marginalized communities and developing countries, is the driving force behind her work.
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