Hometowns: Ithaca, New York; Singapore

Majors: economics and political science, graduating spring 2012

Career plans: four year commitment to US Army with plans to study international law

“I found economics one of the easiest things to understand because it explained the way the world around me works, from a government bailout to starting a new business. I’m interested in seeing how one decision can have a broad scale impact around the world.”

“The ISU Department of Economics has excellent faculty who are easy to talk to and accessible. There is a great student-to-teacher ratio with research opportunities even for undergrads.”