As a Paul Tulane Merit Scholar receiving full tuition at Tulane, I am pursuing a B.A. in Economics and a B.S.M. in Management. Additionally, I am doing intensive study in German, my target language in the Altman Program. On campus, I am involved with Global Guides, Tulane Consulting Group, and the pre-professional fraternity of Alpha Kappa Psi.
As a lifelong learner with a passion for language acquisition, Ariana is pursuing dual degrees in International Development and Business Management, with a unique focus on the Middle East and Latin America. In 2023, Ariana's commitment to language learning earned her the Critical Language Scholarship in Nizwa, Oman to study Arabic, and she traveled to Colombia and Spain through the Altman Program during her year abroad, mastering her fluency in Spanish.
Rae Stevenson is a senior studying Business Management and Art History with a minor in Germanic Studies. Through her coursework, internships, and study abroad in Berlin and Vienna, she has explored the intersection of art and business and advanced her knowledge of Germanic culture and language. Her international experiences have enhanced her development as an adaptable, inquisitive student. She is interested in exploring the role of arts and humanities in shaping and reflecting the world around us and hopes to use her interdisciplinary skillset in a career in museum or gallery work.
Motivated to enact positive change, Ayanna Hill, a North Texas native, is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a dual bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in international relations and management.
Through her passion for public service and international affairs, Ayanna has completed service projects and study abroad programs across the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Spain with the help of the Altman Program.
Vesna Kesic is a senior studying International Relations and Business Management with a language concentration in Japanese. She has experience in a multitude of fields including the international non-profit sector, academic research, and global market research.
Kate Polizzi is a curious and poised student majoring in Business Management and Gender & Sexuality Studies with a concentration in Spanish. She has completed semesters abroad in Madrid, Spain and Bogota, Colombia. She has worked as an Investment Analyst at the Tulane University Endowment Investment Office and as a Treasury and Reinsurance Analyst at Global Atlantic Financial Group. Looking forward, Kate is excited to continue blending her unique fields of study and exploring international opportunities.
