Charla Lauriston '09
Major: Global Studies
When students come to Emmanuel, it becomes whatever they want it to be. When I was deciding where to attend college, I knew I wanted to go somewhere I could stand out. And I also wanted to be in the city of Boston. It didn't take long to realize Emmanuel was the perfect fit.
Through the study abroad program, I will be spending my junior year in Africa and Switzerland. As a global studies major, I think just talking about other places isn't enough. I need to be there and see the people, understand their customs and live in their shoes. Emmanuel is an environment that encourages its students to explore the world outside its gates and it has an incredible mission to make global citizens out of its students. When you come here, the whole world is opened up to you. You realize you have an enormous amount of power to affect change in the world.
