Getting ahead of the game by way of Geneva
Geneva is the place for development studies, say seniors Javeria Kella and Davan O’Donnell, who are the first in Mount Holyoke’s new B.A./M.A. program.
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Geneva is the place for development studies, say seniors Javeria Kella and Davan O’Donnell, who are the first in Mount Holyoke’s new B.A./M.A. program.
Mount Holyoke’s Rosalyn Leban ’18 had plans to serve a community in Nicaragua. Civil unrest changed her project but not her commitment.
“I found myself at Mount Holyoke. I learned self-reliance in a foreign country. I realized I have control over my life. I need to be responsible for it.â€
“I’ve become more cautious about viewing the experiences of others. I now prioritize, above everything, seeing the world through their perspective.â€
I was exposed to an academic environment, process, and professionalism that I had not previously encountered.
“Part of learning maturely is coming up with your own ideas, stepping out of your comfort zone and engaging with people who are different from you.â€
“As a senior, I’m confident enough to say I am a global citizen, and I owe it all to the education that was provided to me within a diverse setting.â€
The best way for me to learn is by working with and learning from Spanish speaking students and educators in their own voices.
Mount Holyoke students and alumnae attended the 10-day Global Leadership Summit in South Africa this summer, returning with inspiration and commitment.
Mount Holyoke’s MHC Shakti 2018 inspires high school girls in India to see themselves as the next generation of Indian women leaders.