BHC Spotlight: Anitra Howard '21
Major/Minor: Political Science with a minor in History
Hometown: Riverdale, MD
Why you chose BHC (beyond the scholarship benefit)
I really enjoyed the community feel of VWU. When I had my initial interview with Dr. Caughell, she made me feel right at home. I was also drawn to the study away aspect.
What benefits have you gained from the BHC
Through the BHC, not only have I been able to travel abroad for the first time, I’ve also had the opportunity to complete my first internship, as well as complete undergraduate research that I have been able to present at conferences.
Highlight a specific research, internship, or study abroad experience(s).
This summer, I was lucky enough to participate in an externship with the Osgood Center for International Studies located in Washington D.C. I was able to complete research on a topic of my choosing and also attended some highly enlightening lectures by political scientists at the forefront of their field. You can see my final paper on the .
How did the BHC curriculum or program prepare you for this experience?
In most of our Honors courses, we are taught how to conduct multiple types of聽 research, and I used a lot of the methods taught in these courses to complete my paper for the Osgood Center.聽
What do/did you hope to achieve/gain from this experience?
I was hoping to get more work experience and to meet more people in my field. Not only was I able to achieve this, I was also able to learn more about different topics within International Studies that I hadn’t yet considered.
List of things involved with on campus (sports teams, clubs, academic competitions/teams, positions held and description of duties)
- Debate Club Exec Board
- Ethics Bowl
- Spectrum Exec Board
- Wesleyan Ambassadors Coordinator
- Voices of Praise Exec Board
- BHC Programs Council
- BHC Advisory Board
- Residential Assistant
List any awards, recognitions, and/or conference presentations
- VCHC Spring 2019
- Scheduled to present at the VCHC Spring 2020
- Scheduled to Present at the Lemon Project Symposium 2020
- Champion Ethics Bowl Team
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me using the info below:
Anitra Howard
adhoward@vwu.edu