I’m so excited to combine my passions of foreign diplomacy and legal advocacy through my majors in International Relations and Legal Studies in Business. With French as my target language, I’m broadening my understanding of unique cultural perspectives and enhancing my ability to navigate global legal challenges. Driven by a desire to enter corporate law, I hope to engage in meaningful community service projects and foreign-policy-related research initiatives during my time in Altman. I also look forward to exploring finance-related courses to complement my growing legal expertise.

Lindsay is studying international relations and marketing. In high school, she was an honors student, AP Scholar with Distinction, varsity athlete, and improv team member. She was President of a local iCAN chapter dedicated to health equity, advocacy, leadership, and service. She earned the 2023 and 2024 President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award. She is the 2024 Military Child of the Year and a 2024-2025 Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholar, reflecting her academic accomplishments, leadership, service, advocacy, and activism.

I am a motivated student pursuing a dual degree in International Relations and Business with a Spanish Language concentration through the Altman Scholars Program at Tulane University. My goal is to merge my interests in business, international affairs, and Spanish into a meaningful career. My objective is to be part of a team that can create win/win relationships on a global basis for economic, cultural, and/or educational benefit.

I am a driven student pursuing a dual degree in Political Economy and Business/Finance with a Spanish language concentration through the Altman Scholars Program at Tulane University. I am fascinated by the intersection of policy, economics, and the everyday decisions of the consumer. I am exploring these interests through my classes, extracurriculars, and future study-abroad experiences.

On campus, I am a member of Bridge Tulane, Women in Politics, and the Tulane Club Climbing team.

I am interested in studying environmental studies or international development and I am currently undecided on my business major. My goal in the future is to help businesses integrate more sustainable practices into their production and daily operations. I enjoy being creative and collaborating with others to develop new ideas. I have fun exploring and learning new activities, such as sewing and rowing. I am excited to travel with the Altman program to develop my cultural understanding and form connections outside the United States.

My name is Luciana Villarreal. I was born and raised in Mexico City but currently live in Florida. While I’ve always been interested in business, I’ve recently become more focused on environmental issues and the consequences of years of neglect. I plan to pursue a dual degree in Business Management and Environmental Studies, aiming to merge my passions for profit and sustainability. I look forward to helping create a more sustainable future.

I am a passionate student majoring in International Relations and Finance with a strong passion for Environmental Studies. My academic interests, including studying in Campinas, Brazil, and traveling across Latin America, Europe, and Africa, have shaped my focus on the intersection of environmental change and foreign policy. I am curious to understand how sustainability impacts economic growth and am eager to contribute to solutions addressing these global challenges.

I am a Tulane University freshman pursuing a finance and economics degree with an interest in international development. I seek to further my education in these fields to gain knowledge and experience for my passion for understanding how financial strategies and economic policies can change the global community. As a member of the Altman Program in International Studies and Business, I will be honing my foreign language and international studies skills, preparing me for different perspectives in addressing global challenges. 

My name is Marcela Nearing, and I'm from Bay Head, New Jersey. I am majoring in Finance and International Relations, and my target language is French. I am passionate about exploring other cultures and mastering languages, so I cannot wait for my junior year abroad. Some of my skills include my language proficiency in French and Spanish and my ability to adapt well to new environments. I hope my studies as an Altman Scholar will allow me to obtain a global perspective and pursue my dream career as a diplomat.

Humans are complex. They are a mystery that has not been solved entirely and possibly will never be. However, many people study the humanities, social sciences, medicine, and many other subjects to try to uncover at least a little part of this mystery. I want to be one of them.