In this episode, host Ashley Ortega is joined by Josianne Alwardi and Dr. Michael Anderson to delve into International Relations and Global Studies as a major. Together, they explore this innovative and interdisciplinary field, shedding light on its structure, requirements, and unique offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Josianne shares her personal insights as a student pursuing this major, recounting her enriching study abroad experiences and the journey of developing her thesis. Listeners gain a firsthand perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating through such a dynamic academic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussion also touches upon the strategic partnerships that the major has forged with various organizations, enhancing the learning experience and opening doors to real-world opportunities. Furthermore, the episode highlights the exceptional academic environment at the University of Texas, emphasizing its role in shaping the next generation of global leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this episode, host Ashley Ortega is joined by Josianne Alwardi and Dr. Michael Anderson to delve into International Relations and Global Studies as a major. Together, they explore this innovative and interdisciplinary field, shedding light on its structure, requirements, and unique offerings. Josianne shares her personal insights as a student pursuing this major, recounting […]","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"http:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/07\/Hooked-on-Cola-IRG-Ashley-Ortega.mp3","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"41:14","filesize":"37.75M","filesize_raw":"39585858","date_recorded":"2024-07-09 17:40:07","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"4","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"full"},"tags":[13,7,26,5,27,28,16,6,11],"categories":[],"series":[2],"class_list":{"0":"post-107","1":"podcast","2":"type-podcast","3":"status-publish","5":"tag-career-paths","6":"tag-cola","7":"tag-irg","8":"tag-liberal-arts","9":"tag-partnerships","10":"tag-programs","11":"tag-study-abroad","12":"tag-university-of-texas","13":"tag-ut-austin","14":"series-hooked-on-cola","15":"entry"},"acf":{"related_episodes":"","hosts":[{"ID":67,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2024-07-08 22:01:08","post_date_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:01:08","post_content":"\n
Ashley Ortega, a first-generation graduate from the University of Texas, Class of 2022. Armed with dual bachelor's degrees in Human Dimensions of Organizations and American Studies, alongside an associate degree in Sociology from Blinn College, she embodies a commitment to education and personal growth. Beyond her academic pursuits, she immerses herself in the intrigue of true crime documentaries, enjoys the strategic thrill of fantasy football, and cherishes moments chasing her son around, embracing the joys of parenthood and nurturing a future Longhorn.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ashley Ortega","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ashley-ortega","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-09 16:14:03","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-09 16:14:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/?post_type=speaker&p=67","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"guests":[{"ID":88,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2024-07-08 22:15:29","post_date_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:15:29","post_content":"\n
Josianne Alwardi graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024, where she majored in International Relations and Plan II with minors in Philosophy and Arabic. She will go on to attend the University of Texas Law School and further her interests in international law and trial advocacy. In her spare time, she reads and cheers on her favorite soccer teams.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Josianne Alwardi","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"josianne-alwardi","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-08 22:15:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:15:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/?post_type=speaker&p=88","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":91,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2024-07-08 22:16:39","post_date_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:16:39","post_content":"\n
Dr. Michael Anderson is an associate professor of instruction and the director of the International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. A historian by training, Dr. Anderson\u2019s research interests focus on trans-Pacific intellectual networks and unofficial diplomacy in the 20th century. He is the co-author of Political and Economic Foundations in Global Studies<\/em> (Routledge, 2019) and he served as associate editor of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of the History of American Foreign Policy. Since 2013 Anderson has been the faculty director of the Global Challenges in France study abroad program. In the spring of 2019, he was awarded the Leslie Waggener Centennial Teaching Fellowship by the College of Liberal Arts in recognition of his contribution to undergraduate honors projects. Apart from his on-campus responsibilities, Anderson serves on the Board of the Austin chapter of the United Nations Association-USA.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Michael R. Anderson, PhD","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"michael-r-anderson-phd","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-08 22:16:40","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:16:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/?post_type=speaker&p=91","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"transcript":""},"episode_featured_image":false,"episode_player_image":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/07\/hoc-cover_2.png","download_link":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/podcast-download\/107\/longhorn-diplomacy-unpacking-international-relations-and-global-studies-at-ut.mp3","player_link":"https:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/podcast-player\/107\/longhorn-diplomacy-unpacking-international-relations-and-global-studies-at-ut.mp3","audio_player":"