Beatrix

I am from both Washington DC and New Canaan, Connecticut. After graduating from New Canaan High School in 2014, I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where I graduated with a BA in Legal Studies with a particular interest in criminal prosecution. I went into college knowing that I wanted to help people in some capacity and thought law school would help me on that path. After graduation, I worked with a criminal defense lawyer and as a clerk for a trust and estates firm. As I was filling out my law school applications, I noticed programs abroad. This was an opportunity I missed as an undergraduate because of athletic commitments. After my work experience I decided I wanted a new direction for my education and that's when I found AUP. After looking at the internship opportunities, the small classroom environment and the accreditation of the professors, I knew I had to apply. 

I think my favorite moment might be coming up! I feel that the real-world experience that visiting professors bring to the classroom has an immense impact on students and will help me further direct my studies and interests. I have also loved being able to meet with professors one-on-one. They all have in-depth, interesting experiences to pass on to me. One of the most compelling aspects of AUP is the University’s dedication to expanding students’ education outside its walls. The courses are designed to have us not only think but also apply our knowledge to the real world. I look forward to the École de Guerre Practicum, where we get to play the role of important actors in a war simulation with generals from the French War College and other schools in France. There’s so much support at AUP, and we are encouraged to look for internships to continue to refine our interests and prepare us for after graduation.