BA in Global Affairs

BA in Global Affairs (Asia Concentration) and Foreign Languages (Korean and Spanish)

CHSS's 2021 Outstanding Undergraduate Student, Kevin is fluent in Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and English. He received the Dean's Challenge Scholarship in 2020, is cited by the Korean Studies faculty as the most outstanding student in the program, and is studying abroad in Korea to attain Advanced High Proficiency in the language.

BA in Global Affairs, BA in French

While pursuing a double major, Fenia was very involved on and off campus, serving as president of the French Club while also completing internships with the House of Representatives and with a lobbying firm. She also went on three study abroad trips to the University of Oxford in England.

BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Climate Change and Society, minor in Global Affairs

Kira studied abroad in Costa Rica and Austria, including completing an internship with the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. She also volunteered for several organizations, including with Feed Fairfax.

BA in Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Governance/Russian, BA in Eurasian Studies with a concentration in Russian Language and Culture, minor in conflict analysis and resolution/international security

Anka, who is pursuing a bachelor’s to accelerated master’s (BAM) degree, competed on the women’s swimming and diving team and served as a Global Political Fellow.

BAs Global Affairs and Foreign Languages with concentrations in the Environment, Global Governance, and French

Sophie is a dedicated double major in Global Affairs and Foreign Language with concentrations in the Environment, Global Governance, and French. During her time at George Mason, she participated in the Diplomacy Lab and spent a semester abroad at Sciences Po in Paris France, ranking third in the world for international relations in spring 2023. Sophie received the Global Affairs Honors in the Major Program Social Impact Award for her project titled "The Different Responses to Hurricane Matthew & the Effects on Displacement."

BA Global Affairs with a concentration in Human Security, BA Foreign Languages with a concentration in French, minor in African and African-American Studies

Hometown: Glen Allen, VA

BA Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Inequalities and Responses, minor in Spanish

Hometown: Manassas, VA

B.A. in Global Affairs, B.A. in Russian and Eurasian Studies

Cited as one of the best students in the history of Russian and Eurasian Studies, she was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship to study advanced Russian in Vladimir, Russia, has served as President of the GMU Russian Club, and studied abroad at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.

2022 Distinguished Alumni - Global Affairs

Priscilla Forde is a Caribbean American international development professional dedicated to nurturing healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities and serving historically marginalized and vulnerable populations and geographies.

BA, Global Affairs, 2020

Presented an engaging capstone project on the "river-conflict" between China and Southeast Asian countries.

BA, Global Affairs, 2020

Completed an insightful analysis on the current Hong Kong protests as his capstone project, and will pursue a Juris Doctor in Australia starting next year.

2023 Distinguished Alumni - Global Affairs

Maggie Zargarpur, BA Global Affairs '19, MA '21, is a public speaker, mentor, and chief executive officer at One Community Social Services, a nonprofit organization that helps refugees and families in need. Following the 2021 Afghan refugee crisis, Maggie brought together volunteers and nonprofits to respond to the crisis and assist the 90,000 Afghan allies that were evacuated.

2021 Distinguished Alumni - Global Affairs

Rolando Flores Santos graduated from George Mason University in 2018 with a bachelor of arts in global affairs with a concentration in international development and minors in Latin American studies and biology.

2024 CHSS G.O.L.D. award

Figueroa is a dedicated advocate and seasoned professional committed to supporting vulnerable and at-risk populations, with a particular focus on children escaping violence.

Returning to graduate school to pursue a career as a university professor

Matías Sur says there is no one path for anyone trying to develop their career. The key is to not be afraid to try new things.

2024 Distinguished Alumni - Global Affairs

Ali is a U.S. diplomat serving as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State.

2024 Distinguished Alumni - Russian and Eurasian Studies

Halabi is a social media analyst with Voice of America.