Schar School Student Spotlight

Schar School senior Maaz Abbasi juggles full-time studies while working as a teaching assistant and legislative intern.

A newfound passion convinced Ruthu Josyula to pursue a government and international politics major at the Schar School.

With his master’s degree in global commerce and policy, Carter N. Coudriet aims to pursue a position at the Arctic-focused nexus of trade and national security.

Taking advantage of Mason’s myriad study-abroad opportunities, Schar School junior Maggie Reier journeyed to Oxford, England, for a semester and thrived.

Lydia Sigman grabbed every Schar School opportunity to position herself for a career in government.

Maria Cuesta’s passion for global politics, economics, and community service led her to the Schar School.

What’s it like delivering the daily intelligence briefing to the president of the United States each morning? Adunct and Mason alum James P. Danoy can now tell all.

Interning with his Congressional representative, Schar School senior Matthew Glaubke turned his Capitol Hill dreams into reality.

With a strong desire to advocate for others, Schar School senior Ernesto Galeas says the Schar School “is providing me with tools and knowledge, putting into practice what I've been learning and making me a better worker, a better citizen, and also better at helping others in need.”

An internship at a legal nonprofit in Madrid leads a rising senior on a journey of self-discovery. Meet Gabriela Manzanares.