I am a recent graduate from Valparaiso University with a B.A. in International Relations and German. My previous research foci have included same-sex adoption rights and policy, mega projects in the Middle East, and the capacity to which internet surveillance can be form of repression. I am a highly organized, goal-driven analytical thinker, and I believe in work that aims toward improving the lives of individuals and the local community. I can communicate effectively and fluently in English and German.I am currently an intern at the Reutlingen International Office at the Hochschule Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. I hope to continue to gain experience in the public administration sector and later pursue graduate studies in public policy and administration.