Cedric is a fourth-year B+MM student majoring in International Relations (international economy and development). His primary academic focus is on finding connections between Asia and North America, stemming from his career and life experience in both continents. In addition, Cedric is interested in the emergence of global superpowers and the development of developing economies. Outside of academics, Cedric enjoys playing golf, tennis, skiing, and travelling

Deborah is a fifth-year International Relations major with a minor in Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies. Her areas of academic interests include cultural heritage conservation, public diplomacy and decolonial studies. She also finds critical media studies and deep dives into Asian diasporic history invigorating areas of research. In her free time, Deborah enjoys critiquing Vancouver's best matcha spots and going on walks in sunny Vancouver weather.

Erika is a third-year student majoring in International Relations and Philosophy. Her main academic interest is political theory, especially relating to Marxism and revolutions in the Global South. Geographically, she specializes in Latin American history and politics. Outside of school, she enjoys cross country skiing, running, and all types of iced coffee

Louise is a fourth-year International Relations student, with a minor in Law and Society. Her primary academic focus lies in diplomacy, security studies, and more recently international economic development. While originally from France, she is particularly interested in Asian politics and its integration to the international order, which stems from her childhood years in India and China. In her free time, she loves to read and spend time with friends on campus.

Montse is a fourth-year student at UBC, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Originally from Mexico City, she has a deep passion for humanitarian and social justice issues. As Vice President of the International Relations Student Association (IRSA), Montse actively fosters community and intellectual engagement on campus. Her love for travel and experiencing new cultures has broadened her global perspective, and she aspires to live and work in diverse international settings. Montse is driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact through her work in social justice and diplomacy.

Arianaz is a fourth-year student majoring in International Relations and minoring in Commerce. Her academic interests include international political economy and political journalism. When Arianaz is not focusing on school or completing a Co-op work term, she’s spending her time learning different languages, watching documentaries and baking

Arsh is a third-year international relations major with a special interest in evolving state security technologies and their implications for human rights. This passion for social justice is what drives her towards a career in investigative political journalism. Outside of academics, Arsh enjoys photography, talking to strangers, writing, and taking on new hobbies.

Bridget is a fourth-year student majoring in International Relations. Her academic interests lie in public policy and the intersection of media and politics. She loves traveling and learning about different cultures and practices, which fuels her interest in journalism and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Outside of her studies, she enjoys reading, hiking and doing pottery.

Jake is a fifth-year student double majoring in International Relations and Political Science. His current academic foci include environmental governance and sustainability, with a particular interest in the convergence of geopolitical dynamics and environmental conflict. Additionally, Jake seeks to explore the complexities of international power politics through foreign security issues, state formulation and development. Outside of his studies, Jake is an avid athlete competing with the UBC Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team, and enjoys immersing himself in BC’s beauty as an outdoorsman.

Khushi is a fourth-year student double majoring in International Relations and Anthropology. She has academic interests in conflict resolution, global health, and international human rights.  She is also interested in women's studies -- specifically, women in the Global South. In her free time, Khushi enjoys reading, walking, and trying new cuisines. 

Landon is a fourth-year Political Science major and Philosophy minor. He has a deep passion for political philosophies and international diplomacy, specifically in decolonial contexts. Landon is originally from San Francisco, where the city’s political polarization inspired his path toward political studies and social justice. Outside of academics, Landon enjoys thrifting and playing chess.

Maryam is a third-year Political Science + Law and Society Co-op student at UBC, with academic interests in Canadian Politics and International Relations. She is currently on a co-op placement as a Trade Commissioner Assistant at Global Affairs Canada. Her experiences include roles in communication, outreach, research, and administration. Outside of school and work, Maryam enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as exploring new food spots around the city. 

Michelle is a fourth-year student from Vancouver majoring in International Relations. Her academic interest rests on a framework of holistic sustainability that spans social, economic, cultural, technological, and political dimensions. Michelle envisions a future where international collaboration thrives by challenging fear-mongering narratives of manufactured incompatibility, placing collective humanity as a top priority. Outside of school, Michelle loves collecting – she has an impressive collection of unplayed Steam games and unread books.

Morgana is a fourth-year student majoring in International Relations, with a minor in Italian Studies. Her primary areas of academic interest are diplomacy and security studies, particularly conflict resolution and peace studies. Having lived in Italy, Australia, and Canada, she has developed a strong interest in the interactions between different regions of the world, though she has a particular focus on European affairs. In her spare time, Morgana enjoys reading, spending quality time with friends, and long walks in the sun.

Rasee is a third-year student in the Sciences Po-UBC Dual Degree Program, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Creative Writing. She is passionate about migration politics, human rights, and diplomacy, and aspires to pursue a career in international refugee law. Outside of her studies, she enjoys reading, creative writing, and long hikes with friends

Rebeca is a fourth-year at UBC, majoring in International Relations and minoring in Law and Society. Being raised and born in Monterrey Mexico, Rebeca has developed a keen passion for topics such as state sovereignty, modern day impact from colonialism and human rights advocacy. Her role as Associate VP External for the International Relations Student Association has allowed her to broaden her sense of community on campus. In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, listening to music and discovering new restaurants in Vancouver.

Sama is a fourth-year student from Egypt studying International Relations. She is passionate about humanitarian law, security studies, public and regional diplomacy, and economic and trade relations in wartime. Her primary interests are Middle Eastern politics and the region's integration into the international order, specifically their recent invitation to the BRICS bloc. Outside of academics, Sama loves to travel the world and explore different cultures and cuisines with family and friends. She also enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and reformer pilates.

Vanessa is a fourth-year student in the UBC-Sciences Po Dual Degree, majoring in International Relations, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. She spent her first two years of university in the South of France, where she became an advocate for the European refugee crisis. Recently, she completed a thesis examining International Law against the backdrop of human rights violations in Greece and Italy.  Having lived in the US, Canada, France, and China, Vanessa brings a global perspective to her studies and enjoys traveling, cooking, and going to the gym in her free time

Zoé is a third-year student in the Sciences Po-UBC dual degree majoring in International Relations and minoring in Journalism and Social Change. Her research interests encompass studies of migration, gender, human rights and Asian geopolitics, with a particular passion for Southeast Asia. Outside of academia, her hobbies include theatre, music, cooking and language learning.