Building a Global Perspective: Student Snapshot
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Dickinson’snew window community college partnership and strong international focus brought Matthew Seager ’27 (International Business & Management) to campus. Internationally focused classes, opportunities for study abroad and daily interactions with international students on campus enrich his global perspective and help him prepare for a career in international development.
Hometown: Germantown, Md.
High school: Clarksburg High School.
Major: International Business & Management, with a minor in Spanish.
Honors/scholarships/awards: Dickinson Community College Partnership Initiative Scholarship and Macklin Business Institute Transfer Scholarship (Montgomery College)new window.
Why/how I chose Dickinson: The college's unique partnership with my previous college (Montgomery College), combined with its location in Carlisle, vibrant community, strong study-abroad programs and international focus made it the most attractive choice for me.
Favorite class/learning experience: Spanish 202 has helped me express myself, share ideas and connect with international students who speak Spanish.
Best thing about my Dickinson experience so far: My network of international students continually broadens my global perspective and deepens my cultural understanding. Through our shared experiences, I gain insight into more than 10 different countries and the unique beauty each one offers every single day.
Favorite professor: Instructor of Spanish & Portuguese Julie Lesman’s enthusiasm and consistency turn a classroom credit into a motivation to grow and progress in the understanding of a foreign language.
Post-Dickinson plans: I plan to start my career in international development and potentially land in places like IDA, World Bank or IDB.