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For George Mason University sophomore Nathan Ferraro, summer hasn’t been about taking a break—it’s been about chasing his dream job. The Honors College student and communication major, who’s concentrating in both journalism and political communication, spent his summer interning as a staff writer with Trib Total Media, a multimedia news network in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where he wrote two to three stories a week.

The humanities and STEM go hand in hand for Ryanne Mardini, advisor and scholar support for Pathways to STEM with Envision by Worldstrides.

When George Mason University junior Megan Miller toured the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center, she didn’t realize she was being interviewed for an internship position. 

Zain Alzubaidy, an anthropology major, recently completed an internship with the United States Department of Commerce. He worked in the Advocacy Center, a government service that provides commercial diplomatic support to American businesses in foreign markets. Zain’s future goals include pursuing further diplomatic work and possibly running for public office in the future, drawing on not only his competency and capability but also his intention to help others. 

The CHSS Student Ambassadors are an honorary group of students who represent the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in social events, enhance prospective and current students’ knowledge about the various programs and support services offered at the college, and assist in the delivery of outreach programs and services to promote college enrollment. Prospective students can be put in contact with the CHSS Ambassadors organization by contacting Eleana Velasco, evelasc2@gmu.edu. 

Majoring in integrative studies with a concentration in legal studies, Hernandez shares how an internship with LunaVita Law helped solidify a passion for immigration law. Hernandez sums up the experience as rewarding. "Getting the opportunity to witness the impact of immigration law firsthand made every challenge worth it."

From November 18 through December 4, you can help Mason's Patriot Pantry provide personal hygiene items to students while Mason is closed for winter break. Please bring donations to the Dean’s Office, Horizon Hall 6th floor. All donations are welcome!

On Saturday, November 2, CHSS celebrated the newest cohort of our college’s change makers—alumni, faculty, staff, and students driven to improve the world around them—at our annual Community and Catalysts event. Meet our 2024 alumni awardees.

Meet Elisabeth Bodin, Education Intern with the 1882 Foundation, located in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown.

Meet Sachita Pandey, Social Media and Communication Intern at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.