International Affairs (INTA)

This program allows you to focus your degree on forces that are shaping our world during a time of dramatic political, economic, and social change.

Ambassadors

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Allison Adams

INTA | 4th Year | North Gwinnett High School
Minors: Sustainable Cities and International Business, Language and Culture (French) | Certificate: European Affairs
 
In what activities are you involved?
Outside of being an Ambassador for the Ivan Allen College, I am involved in Greek Life, Association for Sustainable Investment, and Student Alumni Association.
 
What internship, job. research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
I currently work as a Sustainability Intern for the City of Roswell working on various community outreach projects relating to environmental education. I do research on Sustainable Megaregions as a part of a VIP and work to define what a sustainable megaregion is. I previously worked as an Analyst for the energy company National Grid in Boston, Massachusets. I also participated in the GT European Union Study Aborad Program in Summer 2022 and used to work as a Student Assistant to the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. 
 
What do you like best about your major?
My favorite thing about International Affairs at Tech is the relationships and network I have been able to form. Through working for the school and my classes, I have connected with many professors and learned so much. Also, the flexibility of my major as allowed me to explore my interests and figure out what I want to pursue as a career.
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I love the uniqueness of liberal arts at Georgia Tech. The intersection of science and technology with liberal arts encourages students to explore interest outside of their area of study and become more well rounded individuals. The community of liberal arts at Georgia Tech is also so close and supportive of me and I feel at home with GT liberal arts.
 
As you embark on your senior, what is ahead for you?
As I begin my senior year, I am actively applying to full time positions in the energy industry and may end up returning to work for National Grid in Boston. My goal is to work as a sustainability or energy consultant and I am excited to see what the future has in store for me!
 
As a senior looking back, what is one piece of advice you would recommend to first years?
My biggest piece of advice as a graduating senior would be to get involved and push yourself our of your confort zone. When I started my first year, I was anxious about being at Tech and was afraid to get involved. Luckily, I formed friendships with people who encoraged me to get involved and I am so glad that I did! I am so grateful for the relationships I've made and the confidence I've gained over the past 4 years at Tech from getting involved!

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Anaïs Acree

INTA | 4th Year | Riverwood International Charter High School
Minor: International Business, Language, and Culture
 
What activities are you involved in on campus?
I am involved in Student Government Association, Model United Nations, Ivan Allen College Ambassador Program, Persian-American Resource Society, and Greek Life.
 
What internship, job, research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
I previously interned at NCR Corporation as a Data Analytics Intern working on procurement, performance management, and policy briefs. I also currently intern with the Ivan Allen College Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs and am a Resident Assistant for Georgia Tech Resident Housing Association. I am currently tackling two research projects. I am working with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a Consulting Research Analyst on Innovation and Strategic Technology to help with global defense policies. I am also doing research on Peace Engineering to help rebuild and make Ukraine more sustainable post-War.
 
What do you like best about your major?
What I like best about my major is the intersection of Technology and Innovation on Social Science issues which all intertwine to create solutions on current global issues. It has been rewarding to have classes that focus on the future of technology to prepare us for anything that could possibly come. As as International Affairs major I have enjoyed every second of discussing these issues with my professors and my peers. Georgia Tech prepares you for problems that don't even exist yet.
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
At Georgia Tech, technology is inherent to the campus culture. For those seeking it, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts offers a program of study option that incorporates powerful STEM concepts, for example innovatively employing scientific problem solving techniques including statistical analysis using the R problem language. This helps relate traditionally qualitative liberal arts concepts in a more quantitative usable format, directly relatable to the real-world needs of industry. To me this makes the coursework seem more relevant and engaging.


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Jasmin Akhavan

INTA | 1st Year | Lassiter High School
Minor: Japanese | Certificate: International Security

What activities are you involved in on campus?
Figure skating club, Archery club, Model UN, Greek Life, and the GT Honors Program.
 
What internship, job, research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
Law firm internship and atrocity statistics research.
 
What do you like best about your major?
I love the opportunity to study and understand global issues, culture, and politics in INTA.
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I love the intersection between technology and libreal arts as I feel you get the best of both worlds at Georgia Tech.

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Harrison Smith

INTA | 2nd Year | Deerfield-Windsor High School
Minor: Spanish
 
What activities are you involved in on campus?
Georgia Tech Crew team, Global Leadership LLC, and the International Plan
 
What do you like best about your major?
I like the fact that I have a lot of elective space and a pretty liberal curriculum load which allows me to pursue my interests in other fields of study. For example, I am minoring in Spanish, and I am a part of the International Plan which I coupled with my major. This allows me to take more than just major-specific courses and expand my knowledge into other areas.
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I like the fact that you get a more rounded educational experience that other liberal arts college do not give. For example, the fact that all the majors in Ivan Allen are Bachelors of Science gives each graduate of the college more applicable skills that give them a leg up against other liberal arts majors in their respective field.

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Caroline Stanford

INTA | 2nd Year | Maynard Jackson High School
Certificate: Entrepreneurship

What activities are you involved in on campus?
Greek Life, Provost's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council, Yellow Jacket Flying Club, and Gold Scholar Ambassadors.
 
What internship, job, research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
The European Union Study Abroad Program
 
What do you like best about your major?
I love that we have so many major electives. I really appreciate that the electives allow me to explore, and even concentrate on, my INTA related interests.
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I love that liberal arts at Georgia Tech includes technical requirements. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science stands out to future employers, and helps me develop into a holistic person with many skills.

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Matthew Rakestraw

INTA | 1st Year | Colquitt County High School
Minor: Public Policy | Certificate: European Union Affairs
 
What activities are you involved in on campus?
I am a member of Georgia Tech's premier a cappella group, Infinite Harmony, and an options writer for the Technique. And of course, I am also a proud Ivan Allen College Ambassador.
 
What internship, job, research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
I plan to participate in the European union Study Abroad Program in the Summer of 2024.
 
What do you like best about your major?
The Sam Nunn School has excellent faculty who are experts in their field. They have limitless curiosity and are eager to explore new topics with students. My major is naturally broad in scope, yet driven by progress and service within and outside the Georgia Tech community. INTA at Tech is propelled by people working diligently to provide answers to the questions of our time with pragmatic, open-minded, and modern solutions. 
 
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
We are doing something unlike most liberal arts programs around the world. Because of the importance of STEM-based coursework embedded within Ivan Allen majors, IAC students are uniquely equipped with the math and science skills that too many policymakers lack. With the valuable knowledge I have gained and will gain throughout my time at Tech, I will be more than capable of tackling the greatest problems and opportunities of the 21st century.

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