International Political Economy Alumni Spotlights

“My relationships with my professors was integral in shaping my interests today. They provided me the resources and space to pursue my interests fully.”

“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.”

“I’ve loved that I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of issues and become a collector of experiences.”

“Carthage was also very good at teaching me to be prepared and flexible. There were many times in my college career where, in the pursuit of a project, I would need to be able to juggle several resources and adapt as the situation changed. The same description can be applied to my career today.”

“One of the best Carthage memories I have is reading “Meno” and coming to a solid conclusion on what virtue really is and how I might strive to act virtuously in my own life.”

“My experience at Carthage with writing and presentations was the best preparation for my transition into corporate management. It helped put me ahead of my peers who attended larger schools and did not have the writing and speaking skills.”

“Carthage pushed me to always go further than what was required and to find joy in the process of learning. This has carried over and is a central part of my life.”

“The things I have enjoyed most in my career is the opportunity to learn multiple functions within human resources and how those function impact people and business results.”

“Carthage gave me an inner strength that has allowed me to face and conquer challenges personally and professionally.”

“I always felt that my professors, like Profs. Cyr and Maltsev, provided a platform that was similar to graduate school. That style required more in-depth research and broader writing skills. But it wasn’t just the teaching style, it was the caliber of people who teach at Carthage — remarkable people — some that I still call mentors.”

“There is nothing I love more than working through a vast dataset by creating code with the support of colleagues.”

“Everyone I encountered in my time at Carthage believed in helping those around them.”

“Part of a diplomat’s daily task is to report to capitals on new developments that affect our nations’ bilateral and international relations. The liberal arts education I received at Carthage equipped me with tools to look deeper into some of these developments, and produce analytical reports that enable government leaders to make informed and better decisions.”

“Since the classes were so hands on with the professors, the quality of my education really prepared me for my career.”

“Being involved in Carthage organizations such as the Mock Trial Team was instrumental in helping me build my public speaking ability, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.”

“As a Fulbright Grantee in Taiwan, every day I get to utilize the liberal arts skills I acquired at Carthage.”

“Carthage gives you a unique ability to get involved and contribute both academically and socially in a non-intimidating way.”

“In my collegiate career, I was able to develop leadership traits quickly through active involvement, critical thinking concepts, and teaming.”

“The requirements for a diverse course load at Carthage has given me confidence to try things outside of my comfort zone.”

“I chose Carthage because I wanted to have a more personal relationship with my my professors.”

“Professors are the best and most unique part of Carthage. Their experiences, connections, and stories allow students to engage with materials and careers early in their undergraduate journey.”

“The most enjoyable and challenging aspect of my work is the constant learning and adaptation that needs to take place, whether I’m in the home office or in the field.”

“I came to Carthage as a pretty average student. But I left Carthage as a person who understood that being a great student is about wanting to be great.”

“My combination of international political economy, economics, and Spanish gave me the necessary quantitative and qualitative skills to further grow and expand my experiences through my academic and consulting projects in my current graduate program.

“Carthage helped with my foreign language skills. Studying abroad helped me learn how to adapt on my own in a foreign land. The wide range of courses and professors were essential in teaching me to deal with different types of people and situations.”

“I’ve loved being able to work in different sectors and using the tools I learned at Carthage to solve problems at work.”

“My greatest memories of Carthage are the results of doing things I never thought I could before.”