Olivia Hallam (陆玉霞) ’17

Political Science, Chinese

What have you been doing professionally since graduating from the Flagship Program?

Since I finished the Flagship Capstone year and graduating from URI, I have been pursuing a Master’s Degree in nonproliferation and terrorism studies, with a concentration in Chinese at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California.

How have your experiences in Flagship helped you personally and professionally?

Flagship has made me a better global citizen and global professional. This prestigious program has greatly affected me personally and professionally, allowing me to achieve one of my goals: regaining the Chinese Language, after losing my original language to learn English. Professionally, it has opened doors to great opportunities and assisted me in getting accepted into one of the Middlebury Institute’s master’s programs.

What advice do you have for incoming or prospective students?

Take every opportunity Flagship offers