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Young alum found her place in international studies and geography.

July 5, 2018

Young alum found her place in international studies and geography.

Rebecca Martin

When recent graduate Rebecca Rose Martin first came to Ohio State, she knew she wanted to do research, but needed a little time to decide on a major. After trying biology and engineering, she eventually found her place in geography and international studies. “Originally, I had no idea what I wanted to do,” Martin said. “Luckily, I was at Ohio State where there’s an enormous number of majors. I eventually found exactly what was right for me." Martin cites the individualized instruction she received in her honors seminar class with switching on her critical thinking skills and igniting her interest in studying international development.