[SPA 2014-2015] Jacob Pavlik

FlyinHey guys, I’m Jacob! I’m from Portland, Oregon, and am majoring in Geography and GIS with a Sustainability minor (so basically a mini-Michelle). I like to travel, swim, and make waffles. My favorite thing about the Honors Program is Professor Kung; she is awesome! I highly recommend students take all of her classes. I learned not only A TON about Energy and Revolutions in Astronomy, but I learned how to be a more informed human being in regards life decisions.
 
SPAcialties: Four-year planning, switching schools, and scheduling.

[SPA 2014-2015] Nicole DiSarno

NicoleSPAPhoto Hey everyone! My name is Nicole DiSarno and I am a senior in the UHP majoring in Philosophy and minoring in History. I joined the UHP as a sophomore admit and cannot imagine my college experience without it — it has transformed my time at GW completely for the better. I love running on the national mall, browsing independent book stores, going to concerts at U Street Music Hall and the 9:30 Club, and cooking or exploring new restaurants and cool parts of DC. Throughout my GW career I have been involved in the Student Association, Research Assistantships, and a variety of jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, amongst other things.
 My SPAcialties: Jobs and internships! I have held a number of different jobs and internships throughout college, sometimes simultaneously, including two summer internships with Goldman Sachs and Federal Work Study jobs. I know how to showcase a liberal arts education (because sometimes your major really doesn’t matter, so do what you love). I also know about changing majors (I have…4 times) and still being able to graduate early; I mastered the art of fulfilling requirements.

[SPA 2014-2015] Elizabeth Nelson

IMG_5024Hi all!  I am a senior pursuing a double degree in international affairs (ESIA B.A.) and economics (CCAS B.S.) In my spare time, I play flute with the GW Wind Band and Symphonic Band, and I am also a member of Delta Phi Epsilon, Professional Foreign Service Sorority. I spent last summer studying in St. Petersburg, Russia, and studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford, Pembroke College for the 2013-2014 academic year.  I absolutely love the honors program for the fabulous people and great classes (and of course, the food during finals!)
SPAcialties: Double degree programs, music, truly excessive amounts of study abroad, and insane four year plans.

SPA Bios: Eva Martin

IMG_20140531_161147Hi, I’m Eva! I grew up in the greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area (Silver Spring, MD) but home base is now Park City, Utah. I do a lot of reading and skiing in Utah and a lot of reading and running in DC (I know all the best trails). I am a sophomore in the Elliott School double majoring in Middle Eastern Studies and International Affairs with a concentration in Security Policy, and I spend most of my time doing things related to Persian. My favorite Honors class was definitely Origins, both semesters.
SPAcialties: Four-year-planning and scheduling, as well as approaching professors and TAs (they are usually super helpful) when questions/problems arise. Also, as DC native, I’m always happy to give recommendations on restaurants, museums, the zoo, day trips… anything you’re curious about!

SPA Bios: Rose Lieberman

Screen Shot 2014-07-11 at 12.46.01 PMHi guys! My name is Rose Lieberman, a sophomore from Seattle, Washington, majoring in Biology and minoring in Political Science. My favorite thing to do in DC is a run from Arlington to the Capitol Building. I ran the Nike Women’s Half Marathon- a great way to see what the city has to offer and stave off the freshmen 15! The best part of the Honors Program is the community that comes with it. Whether you live in honors housing, or on the Foggy Bottom Campus, you’ll have friends that know not to disturb you while you’re in the zone, trying to finish that essay. Lastly, I’m great at pumpkin carving and four year planning. I’d love to help you win the annual pumpkin carving contest or transform that crazy mess of requirements into an organized plan.
SPAcialties: Pumpkin art, scheduling, four-year plans

[SPA 2014-2015] Sam Lewis

IMG_1466 I’m Sam Lewis, from South Florida and am double majoring in Political Science and Communication. I love attending events where amazing speakers come to GW, interning my life away, and exploring dc. I work at the Honors townhouse and spend nearly all my free time hanging out there. From discussing political philosophy with the professors who pop in, to grabbing my daily free coffee, the Townhouse has become my home away from home. So far, Origins (I can’t even pick a semester I prefer) is my favorite class from the program. It is THE BEST.
SPAcialties: Scheduling and over scheduling (18 credit hours, internship and job anyone?); Honors housing; Navigating the Vern as a freshman.

[SPA 2014-2015] Emily Deanne

SPAPhotoEmilyDeanneMy name is Emily Deanne and I am from the small town of Washington, Connecticut.  I am majoring in Environmental Studies and I plan to Minor in sustainability. I enjoy playing tennis, reading, listening to music, and of course exploring DC with friends. There are many things to like about the honors program but my favorite would have to be the immediate sense of community. As soon as I came to GW I realized that I had a whole new family in the honors program, and that has truly made a difference everyday. My favorite class was my second semester origins with Professor Ralkowski because even though sometimes the conversations went off track each class was challenging and memorable.
SPAcialties: Time management, adjusting to the college lifestyle, anything to do with environmental studies, and listening and giving advice to my fellow UHPers.

[SPA 2014-2015] Dan Grover

1795755_392060977602076_245578912_nHey guys! My name is Dan Grover, I’m a Junior from Yarmouth, Maine, majoring in English, with a minor in Creative Writing! I kick around campus writing for the GW Hatchet, working on Honors things, and otherwise being around on campus. I’ll be studying abroad in England next fall, and come the Spring I’ll be right back in the thick of the Honors Program. It’s hard to pick a favorite class from the Honors Program, but I absolutely loved Origins, as well as my Arts and Humanities classes (Utopias and Dystopias? Yes, please). When I’m not doing academic things, I’ll generally be found swimming, watching Game of Thrones, writing, and heading out into the city for readings, dinner, or just a nice walk. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
SPAcialties: Scheduling; Talking to professors; Assorted writing assignments; Bad puns; Honors housing; General tomfoolery

[SPA 2014-2015] Kevin Frey

1620977_734838066528615_1989544531_nMy name is Kevin. I am a senior from Lancaster, PA. Part of the School of Media and Public Affairs community, I am majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication and minoring in Music. I am very thankful to the Honors Program for pressing me beyond my comfort zone through classes on psychics and the Enlightenment. Outside of the Honors Program, I also participate in various music ensembles on campus, including the University Singers and Chamber Choir. I also work for the student-run television station, GW-TV, serving as the moderator of the political debate program, Colonial Crossfire.
SPAcialties: SMPA majors; student media; music; theater; Federal Work Study; classes with Prof. Christov

[SPA 2014-2015] Michelle Stuhlmacher

Hey y’all! I’m Michelle Stuhlmacher, a senior, geography major, GIS and sustainability double minor, hailing from the Chicagoland area. Fun fact: my hometown has the most churches per capita and Asheville, NC (where I spent the summer interning at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has the most breweries per capita.
On campus I’m on the leadership team of SPA, am involved in some green student orgs, and work at GW’s Division of Operations/Office of Sustainability as part of the Zero Waste team. This fall I’ll be applying to geography Ph.D. programs; I’ve taken the GRE and done undergraduate research so if you have questions about getting ready for graduate school lemme know! When not (rigorously) studying I love to check out DC farmers markets and cook rockin’ vegetarian food.
SPAcialties: Being undecided, or rather becoming decided about a major; Graduate School; Undergraduate Research; GEOGRAPHY/GIS/SUSTAINABILITY