CofC Prepares Honors Student for Impact on a Global Scale

One thing Jack Watson knows for certain is that he is going to build a career in the international arena. 

The international studies major at the College of Charleston is fascinated by different cultures, languages and foreign policy. So, the International Scholars Program – a joint initiative of the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs; the International Studies Program; and the Honors College that focuses on developing students’ comprehensive understanding of global issues and international perspectives – was a natural fit.

“I liked the diversity of the students in the International Scholars Program,” says the Charleston Fellow and recipient of the Swanson Family Annual Scholarship. “During the interview session, I saw the other people interviewing and knew this was the right cohort to join. With so many interesting people, I knew the program would help me grow personally and professionally. I also liked that the cohort is only 10 students because I knew I would get personalized attention.” 

The rising junior has embraced all the opportunities presented to him through the International Scholars Program as well as the Global Ambassadors Program, which focuses on international service. During the summer of 2022, Watson will intern with the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, where he will focus on refugee migration. Afterwards, he will travel to Greece for his International Scholars cohort experience to learn about the Mediterranean. 

In fall 2022, he will attend a school at the University of La Rochelle in France to further hone his French skills. And in spring 2023, inspired by Kern, he will attend the American University in Cairo — his first year at CofC, he started studying Arabic so that he would be ready.  

Already, Watson has spoken with all the international studies professors about his career goals and is preparing for his senior bachelor essay with Amy Malek, assistant professor of international studies and expert on international migration. He has also identified his mentor from the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs Advisory Board. 

Where Watson will land upon graduation is unknown, but with the breadth of international experience he is gathering at the College he will definitely be making an impact on a global scale.

Check out Darcie Goodwin’s full story about Jack Watson in Momentum.

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