I am open-minded and curious about the world. I love learning about new people, cultures, and countries. What struck me about the Altman program was the ability to explore all three in such depth and magnitude, and my experience so far has only further encouraged me to keep pursuing unconventional experiences that allow me to dive into the unfamiliar. Whether it was spending a year studying and working in Paris, spending time with the cohort in Mexico for a Summer, or even my internships in brand strategy, I have tried to foster this curiosity in everything I do.

Pursing degrees in Finance and Political Economy, I am passionate about understanding global markets and their impact on societies. With strong analytical and problem solving skills, I aim to strive towards bridging finance and social change.

Growing up in such a dynamic and culturally diverse place has led me to study International Relations and Finance. Through this, I hope to bridge cultural and social gaps to promote understanding globally. My open-mindedness and compassion allow me to understand diverse perspectives; skills that could help me to succeed in the world of business or diplomacy. Some of my passions include community service, language and culture learning, and diplomacy. Through my areas of study, I hope to become a foreign service officer or work abroad in the development of businesses.

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.

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.

I am passionate about developing cross-cultural competency to bring an ethically wholistic stance to innovation. I am studying finance, political economy, entrepreneurship, and foreign language to work towards my goal of building an educational tech company. I spent fall 2024 in Nice, France, and will spend spring 2025 in Paris. At Tulane, I am a Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship Fellow and an AKPsi pre-professional fraternity leader. I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball in my free time and exploring new cuisines!

I am a dedicated student pursuing a dual degree in Political Economy and Legal Studies in Business with a minor in French. At Tulane, I’ve enjoyed being a member of THEM Acapella, the Newcomb-Tulane Honor Board, Tulane University Rowing Association, and Krewe de Model United Nations. Outside of Tulane, I enjoy working as a barista at PJ’s Coffee in New Orleans and exploring the city with friends.

I'm a Tulane sophomore from Chicago, pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Economics through the Altman Program. After studying abroad in Vietnam this summer, I’m preparing for my junior year abroad in French-speaking countries with intensive language courses. I’m an active member of Delta Sigma Pi Pre-Professional Business Fraternity and serve as Director of Finance for Global Guides, promoting study abroad through A.B. Freeman School of Business. I have high energy and enthusiasm, so I’m eager to explore financial roles to deepen my industry knowledge.

I am a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Political Economy with a minor in French. My career aspirations are to combine my love for travel with my interest in business and law. Following graduation, I plan to attend law school.

I am passionate about cultural exchange, travel, politics, literature, and social justice. As someone with a strong enthusiasm for human rights advocacy and social justice, I hope to find a career in which I can incorporate both this inclination for helping others as well as the business knowledge I will continue to gain during my time at Tulane.