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Flagship Scholars

	Cade Major: International Security Studies and Arabic The Flagship program offers first-class instruction in Arabic Language and Culture that is found only in four other American universities. Through Arabic Table, conversation mentors, and free tutoring, I am able to attain hands-on help from instructors who are committed to ensuring that I get the best understanding of Arabic language and culture possible. This will help me interact with people from an Arabic culture once I graduate from OU. Lastly, being a graduate from a flagship university puts me in the front of the queue of Arabic language graduates, which will in turn help me to find satisfying work opportunities.	Alizah Major: Science Education/Pre-med Minor: Honors Being able to speak another language is becoming increasingly important, and the cultural and language experience Flagship gives can open so many doors for the future. I plan on either being a doctor or a teacher. If I decided to be a doctor, I could communicate with the rising population of Arab people in America. If I decide to teach, I could teach Arabic to students in America or even teach English to students in an Arab country. Being able to work in the Middle East would be an incredible opportunity.
	Patrick Major: International Studies, Arabic Learning Arabic is an important part of my career goals. I want to work overseas in the Middle East, so this is an essential skill. The Flagship Program will help me do this by both preparing me here to truly learn Arabic and then give me the opportunity to study it extensively overseas. Understanding the culture is critical to full comprehension of the language, so our table meetings are very useful.	Kalli Major: Anthropology, Spanish Minor: Arabic After I graduate from OU, I want to attend graduate school to study anthropology with a focus on issues in the Middle East and Latin America. I don't know precisely where that will take me, but my goal is to be able to apply my knowledge of language and culture to some kind of meaningful international work. The Arabic skills I will gain in the Flagship Program will help me to connect with people in a part of the world that would otherwise be inaccessible to me, where someday I will hopefully work and perform research.
	Chelsea Majors: International Security Studies and History Minors: Arabic and Spanish I think that the Flagship program will be a great way to become immersed in Arabic language and culture. Being able to speak Arabic will give me an edge in my future career with the US government. I feel that being able to understand the Arab perspective is something that is much needed in American government today and I hope that the Flagship Program will help me to understand that perspective and help to improve America's relations with the Middle East.	Chad Major: International Security/Arabic You can't truly learn a language until you've been forced to use it in the native setting. The year in Egypt would probably not be an affordable option if not for the Flagship program. The weekly Arabic discussion table and other events also help in practicing Arabic above and beyond class work.
	Joshua Major: IAS Minor: Arabic As for my goal of speaking Arabic one day, Arabic Flagship offers many services that aid students. The tutors of the Flagship Program enable us to learn Standard Arabic and also the dialect that they use in everyday speech. Also, if I work hard enough, the Flagship Program will send me to Egypt.	Emily Frances Major: International Security Studies/Arabic Minor: Japanese My future goal is to serve human rights interest abroad and in America. Learning Arabic is integral to this goal. Aside from job opportunities, Arabic is a beautiful and diverse language that is worthy of study on its own. Therefore, the Flagship Program is specifically helpful and engaging not only because it monetarily allows me to study, but it also provides support through staff and various organizations groups that facilitate the study of Arabic.
	Genevieve Major: Dual degree in Arabic and Linguistics Minor: Letters Since I plan on becoming an interpreter and translator, being fluent in Arabic is essential to my future plans. Giving me the financial aid I need as well as many different resources and fun activities, the program makes sure that I am well taken care of. The people in the program have done nothing but make me feel welcome and valued, even in such a rare major. I am so excited to continue my goals and the Flagship program is making that easily possible for me.	Robert Major: International Security Studies and Arabic This program offers me the ability to learn a language that will put me years ahead of the competition in my field of study. Not only does it fulfill my curiosity about other cultures, it brings me closer to being able to bridge a fissure between an incredibly misunderstood Arab world and the United States. It will allow me to have the freedom to choose any occupation I desire in the security and diplomatic field, and continue to bless me with the friendships I have formed with students from all over the Arab world.
	Jordan Major: International Security Studies Minor: Arabic The flagship program will greatly help me to get ahead in the field of International Relations, and assist me in becoming employed by acquiring a unique skill, in a volitile economic time.	Hannah Major: International Security Studies Minor: Arabic The flagship program will help me in my career and acedemic goals because it will encourage further study of the language and culture in the Middle East. The program offers weekly sessions on different aspects of Arabic culture that will be a huge help when traveling to Egypt or other Arabic speaking countries. Learning the Arabic language will be a major asset in applying for jobs in federal law enforcement or international security.
	Jaci Major: International Security Studies Minor: French and Arabic I love foreign languages, but it's almost impossible to really learn them without spending significant time abroad. The Flagship Program will give me an otherwise impossible chance to do so, while also helping me to focus more time and energy into learning Arabic while I'm still here at OU.	Natalie Major: International Security Studies Minor: Arabic The Flagship program opens many opportunities. It will help not only to become fluent in the language, but understand the culture. As a part of my career, I want to be active in international relations and the first step in that is to become familiar with a foreign area and its people. I'm really looking forward to studying abroad and all the new experiences that will bring.
	Madison Major: International and Area Studies Minor: Spanish, Arabic, History of Science Participating in this program offers wonderful opportunities, both financially and academically, and will assist me in realizing my career goals of becoming a Foreign Service Officer and an authority on international development.	Parker Major: Journalism Minor: History and Arabic The Arabic Language Flagship Program will not only improve my speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills but will also help me to better understand Arabic culture and to voice Arab opinions more accurately as a journalist.
	Chase Major: Political Science Minor: International Studies, Spanish I hope to use Arabic in the future to interact with Arabic speakers and broaden my knowledge of the Middle East. The Arabic Language Flagship Program will help me by enhancing my Arabic proficiency and expanding my knowledge of the culture of the Arabic speaking world.	Amin Major: Philosophy Minor: Middle Eastern Studies I view Arabic language as an intellectual tool that will help me to do my research and provide access to many resources.
	Kathryn Major: International and Area studies Minor: Arabic The flagship will assist me in reaching my academic goals because I am intrested in becoming fluent in the Arabic language. I also wish to work closely in international relations and the government.	Lauren Major: Russian Minor: Arabic I have always been interested in other countries and their cultures and I would love to live overseas in the future. Honestly, I am intrigued by any type of career related to language and traveling.
	Tiegan Major: Linguistics Minor: Anthropology/Arabic I plan to pursue Linguistics to at least a Masters level, and to work for either the US government or the United Nations in a department dealing with relations with Arabic speaking nations.	Kathryn Major: Spanish Language/ IAS-Europe I wish to work in the foreign sector for either the government or a civilian organization. Spain and Spanish has many linguistic and historical ties to Arabic culture and understanding them will help me better understand the culture in which I wish to work. I also just want to learn whatever languages I can to the most fluent point possible.
	Richard Major: International Security Studies Minor: Arabic The Arabic Language Flagship Program will assist me in meeting my academic and career goals by developing a real fluency in Arabic and allowing me to travel overseas to not only further my Arabic skills, but also to live among Arabs to fully appreciate and understand the culture, which will give me a great advantage to any employer seeking a potential hire knowledgeable in Arabic and/or the Middle East which as we know is more and more common in the post-9/11 world. Ultimately, in whatever career path I end up in, I would like to be furthering diplomacy and understanding between the West and the Middle East, and this program will be a great assistance in reaching those goals by allowing me to speak and understand the language and culture of Arabs better than most non-Arab Americans.	Olivia Major: IAS & Philosophy Minor: Middle Eastern Studies The Arabic Language Flagship Program will help me to achieve my career goals by improving my Arabic language skills to the level of proficiency that will get me hired in almost any future position I am interested in. I would like to fight human rights abuses, specifically abuses from extremist groups. My goal is to become an international human rights lawyer. When I come back from Egypt I plan on getting a joint J.D. (Juris Doctorate) and Masters in Middle Eastern Studies. This program abroad will definitely help me to get accepted to graduate school and law school. It will also put me ahead of many others learning Arabic. I am truly excited about this opportunity and extremely grateful that I get to be a part of this.

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