- Roxanne Hoch ’15
- Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Major: International Studies
While taking Elementary Chinese, I had the opportunity to practice traditional Chinese calligraphy. This was my absolute favorite part of class because it shows that there is not only a difference in the way words are written (characters versus letters), but also a difference in the method of how the language is written. Calligraphy is a traditional part of Chinese history and culture, and being able to practice it myself made me respect that aspect of the Chinese culture even more. It is no easy feat to write using a calligraphy brush!
International Studies
The international studies major is administered by the Department of Political Science, which also offers a program in political science.
International studies is an interdisciplinary program that is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and basic understanding needed to live in our ever-increasingly interdependent world. The program draws from various disciplines such as political science, history, economics and foreign languages, with the goal of developing the skills necessary for a career in international public service, the private sector and academia. Students will explore international affairs from political, historical and economic perspectives as well as examine the complex interactions between the domestic and international affairs of nations.
You may also want to check out African-American studies, American studies, Asian studies, criminal justice, economics, international business and economics, pre-law, ROTC and sociology.