Use the comments section to help myself and your fellow classmates get to know you better. Introduce yourself. Tell us your name, your major, your interests (academic and non-academic), why are you taking this course, what you hope to get out of it, etc.
Hello my name is Rashad and I’m going to major in Organizational Administration. I am interested in classes that teach me the basic principles of running a business. Out of school I enjoy listening to music, working out, hanging out with friends, etc. I am taking this class primarily to fulfill credit requirements, but the title of the class also sounded interesting to me.
Hi! I’m Leslie, my major is global affairs with a concentration in global inequalities and responses. My interests is listening to music, hiking, and jogging. I am a senior at GMU so I am really really excited! ( I can’t wait to graduate!). I am taking this course because it is required for my degree and I do hope to get an understanding as to how globalization has affected culture. These kinds of topics interest me so I can’t wait.
Hi, everyone! My name is Yuzhen Tang. I am an international student from China. This is my second year in Mason and also in America. My major is Global Affairs. I like reading books, but they must be Chinese. Reading English articles is really a hard job for me. Also, I enjoy listening to music and watching movies in my spare time. I chose this course because it is a must. I really enjoy the cultural part of globalization. I hope to learn more about the prospects of cultural globalization.
My name is Nicole Coughlin and I’m a sophomore this year. I’m a Global Affairs major with a concentration in Human Security and a minor in Intelligence Analysis. My academic interests are history, language and culture. My non academic interests are reading, watching tv, and I’m in Habitat for Humanity. I’m taking this course because it is required for my major but I also have an interest in the culture of other countries specifically the Middle East and South Asia. I hope to learn more about other cultures that I can apply to my major and to my career later in life.
Hi! I’m Melanie and like most of you, I am a Global Affairs major. I am a senior and I am taking this class to fulfill my degree requirement but I am also interested in studying how interconnected our world truly is. My parent’s are both originally from the Philippines, making me a first generation American born citizen (I think that’s how that works). After traveling and visiting family on the other side of the world in a developing country, it is very different and eye opening to compare lifestyles. It is also really heart wrenching to witness the harsh juxtaposition between the rich and the poor in a developing country like the Philippines. In my spare time I like to eat… a lot… and sleep and also hang out with my friends. After graduation I hope to continue working for Operation Blessing, a non-profit organization headquartered in Virginia Beach, and I hope to save enough money to travel the world.
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My name is Muna Al Rayyan, I am Global Affairs major with a consternation in Middle East and North Africa. I’m minoring in Arabic and this will be my last semester at GMU. Something interesting I have done in the past is that I lived in all over middle East such as Kuwait, Tunis, Libya, Lebanon and more other countries, therefore, I have very strong background in Middle East culture and society. although i’m very talented person I love to singe, dance, and act. I was a singer and actress when I lived in Jordan-Amman. I took this class first is because one of my core classes. Second culture is one of the most interesting topic to learn about and I personally enjoy my time with people who are from different culture and background
Hi! My name is Harleen Singh and I am a junior at Mason. My major is Global Affairs and CULT 320 is a required course for this major so that is why I am taking it, as well as to increase my knowledge of globalization and how the economy plays a major role in it. Some of my interests include shopping, traveling, reading, and culture.
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My name is Alma and I’m a sophomore here at Mason. I’m a pre-nursing major and a global affairs minor. I’m taking CULT 320 because it’s required for my minor, but I’m also quite interested in the subject. My end goal after college is to work with an organization such as the Peace Corps, the American Red Cross, or Doctors Without Borders. Working with global organizations mean that I will definitely be exposed to different cultures, and it will help to have prior knowledge on the subject. Outside of classes I love to volunteer in the community, spend time with family and friends, and binge watch TV shows on Netflix. I hope to learn more throughout the semester and I look forward to working with you all!
Hi all, my name is Kevin and I am a rising junior at the best school in the world! (This is debatable) I am taking this course because I am interested in learning more about globalization. With it being a 300+ level class, I believe I will get a very good understanding of it’s history and how it relates to today’s structures and processes. I look forward to this semester
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My name is Reem Shalhoub. I am a Global Affairs major with two minors; one in arabic and one in theater. I am taking this course because it is required, but I hope to gain a lot more knowledge on the process and evolution of globalization. As a third culture kid, I am somewhat accustomed to learning more about different backgrounds and cultures and the history behind it all.
Hello everyone! :) My name is Kyle Chung and I’m currently a junior majoring in Global Affairs, while double minoring in French and Japanese language. I’ve always been interested in the relationship between my home country, Korea with Japan: since recently, their relationship has been more founded on their pasts rather than current affairs (such as the comfort women and ownership of land). Currently, I have interests in art, foreign music, and speaking foreign languages (as of now, I speak Korean, French, Japanese, and English). In the long run, I hope to understand more about the items that bridge this world together and possibly use that knowledge to find ways to bridge divergent countries together such as Korea and Japan. I’m really excited to see what I can take from this class!
Hello, Everyone! My name is Malachi, and I’m in my fourth year here at GMU. Like many others, my major is Global Affairs, but I haven’t quite figured out what I want to do with my degree. I think I would enjoy working with non-profit organizations. With regard to interests, I like playing bass guitar, reading (mainly classic literature or nonfiction), and studying other languages. I’m familiar with Spanish, German, and Japanese, but I’m not yet fluent in them. In this class, I look forward to learning specifically about the factors stemming from globalization that have contributed to the division between core and peripheral countries. Yay, learning!
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My name is Nicole Hamlin, I am a junior Global Affairs major with a concentration in inequalities and responses. I am taking this class because it is a major requirement, along with the fact that I think the material will be an interesting addition to my knowledge. Other than my interests in areas of my major studies I like to travel, play volleyball, workout, and listen to music.
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It was interesting reading your comments above and all of you seem to be full of experience from various parts of the world.
I am a senior at GMU, and this is my third semester here after transferring. I am studying international law and I work closely with human rights organizations that are located in New York and also in European countries (such cities as the Hauge, Brussels, etc).
I love spending time following regional politics as well as keeping an eye on domestic ones. I love to run at least three days a week, and one of my hobbies is to modify cars. Currently I work part-time for the Fairfax County Government Center and also spend limited hours at mechanic shops.
I love to learn more about your ideas and experiences, that is why I am looking forward to this class.
Best,
Arsalan C.
Hello, my name is Anna Sullivan and I am a senior studying for my degree in Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Governance and a Minor in Italian Studies. I really enjoy school and everything about it. I enjoy learning new things and growing myself through scholarship and research. I hope to take a year off after I graduate to travel around Europe and maybe a little bit of Asia. My major is Global Affairs so I feel like traveling around could really benefit my understanding of global systems. After this, I plan on going to Boston University for law school and to go on to work in foreign service or with an international organization or company. I speak Italian and French and I am an Italian citizen; I hope that I can use these aspects to my advantage in my career. I hope to gain from this course knowledge that will aid me in my research project that I am doing with a professor at GMU. I also hope to gain a better understanding of global culture and how those cultures interact in an increasingly globalized world. Outside of classes, I am in Gamma Phi Beta sorority. I enjoy doing yoga and going hiking as well as cooking and baking. I also work at Costal Flats in Fairfax and teach pasta classes at Olio2Go.
Hello Everyone! My name is Neda Paydar. I’m a senior here at George Mason and majoring in Global Affairs with a concentration in Middle East &North Africa and a minor in Communication. I’m half persian and my other half is a mixture of Moroccan and Lebanese. I’m fluent in Farsi and conversational in Arabic. I love to travel and have been to various countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Holland. I’m honestly taking this course because its required but I do have a fascination with the Global world=)
Hi! My name is Hana Hadzibegovic. I am a senior, Global Affairs major with minors in Psychology and Conflict Analysis and Resolution. I am taking this course for my minor and because I am interested in global conflict. I was born during the war in Bosnia in 1992 and my past has always been a guideline for my future aspirations. I hope to go to law school after graduation. This course bridges many concepts that I find interesting and will hopefully be helpful in my future professional endeavors.
Hi everybody. My name is Katlyn Babyak and I’m a Conflict Analysis and Resolution major. My minors are Electronic Journalism and Spanish. This class counts toward my International Conflict concentration and I’m really excited about it because it encompasses many of my interests. I am passionate about culture and everything that goes with it – food, music, dance, travel, history, personal stories, human rights issues. For the past several years, the Middle East and Latin America have especially captured my interest. I’m looking forward to learning about globalization and power inequalities with you all.
Hello everyone! My name is Corina Solorzano, I am a Junior majoring in Global Affairs with a concentration in International Development. I’m taking this course because it is required but also because subjects such as these interest me. I like to learn about the culture of others, and how other cultures interact and respond to changes. I’m not exactly sure what I want to do in life but my plan after graduation is to join the Peace Corps and perhaps then what I want to do in life will come to me.
Hi! My name is Leyly Ram and I am currently a junior. I am majoring in business management and double minoring in global affairs and Spanish. Learning about different cultures and traditions around the world has always been an interest of mine and that is why I decided to study global affairs. I love traveling, cooking, playing sports, and hanging out with friends and family in my free time. I am very excited for this semester and can’t wait to get a chance to know everyone in class!
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My name is Solinda and I’m majoring is Global Relations. I am taking this course because it is essential for me to know about different cultures and what goes on around the world including globalization. I plan to graduate next spring. I enjoy walking, and traveling to different countries. I was born and raised in Mozambique and have been in the US for almost 19 years.
Hi everyone! My name is Ana Vivas and Im also a Global Affairs major like most of us in this class. Im a junior here at Mason and while this class is a requirement I’m interested to see how different cultures interact with each other. I am spanish and italian and while those are relatively similar by language/personality some are not and I would like to see the other sides of culture more in depth.
Hello, my name is Michele Haggard and I am a sophomore global affairs major. Outside of class I enjoy making movies and I’m involved in theatre and the Catholic Campus Ministry. This is a required class for my major and I’m excited to learn more about the cultural aspect of globalization.
My name is Varinder Budwal. I was a transfer from NOVA and this is my last year at George Mason completing my Global Affairs degree concentration in international relations. I love listening to music, cooking and doing adventurous things like hiking. I can’t wait to meet everyone in class and get to know everyone well. I look forward to this class!
Hi everyone, my name is Parke Rouse and I’m a 24 year old senior Global Affairs major. It’s impossible not to be exposed and interact with foreign cultures in the world we live in today and as a result understanding and appreciating them is necessary. I hope to develop better understanding and appreciation through this course.
Outside of school, I enjoy watching and playing soccer, playing video games, mountainbiking and other random outdoor activities.
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My name is Chantel Grzelak i am a junior majoring in international studies with a minor in Immigration studies. In my free time i like to workout i am a big fitness person. I like to learn and try new things that pertain to this. I like to run obstacle races (you know the fun and challenging ones). I am taking this class because i feel that it goes along with the theme of my degree study and its also interesting to me to learn about how different things played what roles in shaping our culture today.