Nathaniel is a sophomore at Lafayette College with a great interest in debating and solving world issues. Since high school, he has pursued this passion through classes in government, law, and international relations, as well as through extracurricular Model UN conferences. These courses built up his knowledge of and passion for the field of international affairs, and participating in Model UN solidified his teamwork, public speaking, and debate skills, and allowed him to tour the UN headquarters in New York City. He is experienced in French and plans to study abroad in France pursuant to his goal of an International Affairs degree with a focus on Europe. He has strong written and oral communication skills from his hard work and experience in humanities classes, and appreciates the art of effectively analyzing and discussing complex topics required for research papers. He follows international news and was particularly intrigued by the unprecedented effects of the war in Ukraine on foreign policy and state behavior. He is continuing to explore this path in search of relevant career opportunities in college and beyond.
