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Emily Rothstein \u201918 chose the University of Mary Washington for its study abroad opportunities. When she wasn\u2019t trotting across Campus Walk \u2013 sometimes on horseback as a UMW equestrian \u2013 she was trekking across countries and continents. The voyages this globetrotter made as a student have led her to an international nonprofit job and now graduate school overseas.<\/p>\n

Though Rothstein hails from Maryland, the self-described \u201cArmy brat\u201d spent much of her childhood in Germany, traveling everywhere from Ireland and Turkey, to Belize and Costa Rica. But it wasn\u2019t until she got to Mary Washington that she felt truly at home.<\/p>\n

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During her time at UMW, Emily Rothstein ’18, studied abroad on a faculty-led trip to Guatemala and made two trips to Nepal, where she completed academic research and engaged in service projects. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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One of Rothstein’s favorite memories of visiting Nepal was seeing prayer flags flapping in the breeze on an early morning hike. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

\u201cI was impressed with how engaged UMW was and how students seemed like they really wanted to be here,\u201d Rothstein said. She fell in love with her beautiful surroundings and the friendly community, joining a campus Bible study group and the equestrian team.<\/p>\n

She majored in international affairs and sociology, and began adding stamps to her passport, heading to Guatemala for a grassroots development class and twice to Nepal, where she learned about the country\u2019s transition to a democratic, secular government.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat impressed me the most about Emily is her passion, initiative and rigor,\u201d said Political Science Professor Surupa Gupta, who helped Rothstein design an independent research project and secure funding so she could return to Nepal to interview academics and activists.<\/p>\n

On her first trip<\/a>, led by Professors Dan Hirshberg and David Rettinger, she and her classmates visited historical and religious sites and engaged in service projects, including building bookcases for an orphanage and clearing debris after an earthquake. Upon her return, she witnessed a coming-of-age ceremony that yoked a young man to his community and faith.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my favorite memories was walking to Swayambhu \u2013 the Monkey Temple \u2013 and watching the sun rise over Kathmandu,\u201d said Rothstein, who recalled prayer flags flapping in the breeze as she hiked through the countryside. And she participated in Holi, the Hindu festival celebrating the beginning of spring. \u201cEveryone had color on them, even the street dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rothstein, front, with her classmates, raising prayer flags above a sacred meditation cave in the foothills outside Kathmandu Valley. Photo by Dan Hirshberg. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Rothstein traveled to Guatemala for a grassroots development class during spring break of her junior year. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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While in Nepal conducting academic research during spring break, Rothstein witnessed a Hindu social gathering, a coming-of-age ceremony that yoked a young man to his community and faith. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Rothstein visited historic and cultural sites in Guatemala, including these ancient Mayan ruins. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Rothstein and her UMW classmates in Guatemala. Photo courtesy of Emily Rothstein. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

Before she graduated, Rothstein co-founded the Nepal Ananda Club to introduce UMW students to Nepali culture and the country\u2019s study abroad opportunities. She also attended Sister City meetings in Fredericksburg to learn and share her knowledge and experiences in Kathmandu with others. It led to a chance encounter with her future supervisor at the Global Peace Foundation.<\/p>\n

As a program associate at the nonprofit\u2019s D.C. headquarters, Rothstein spent the last year as a liaison for chapter offices in 15 countries, managed its internship program and planned large-scale events like the International Young Leaders Assembly, an eight-day gathering of social justice-minded youth from across the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudying abroad prepared me for these trips because I was confident in my ability to adapt to a new environment and communicate across cultures,\u201d said Rothstein, who attended conventions in Uganda and South Korea on behalf of the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with people from other parts of the globe makes the challenge of understanding and respecting others\u2019 perspectives even more important,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

This fall, Rothstein has embarked on a new adventure in England. After seeing the impact of Guatemala and Nepal\u2019s civil wars, she\u2019s pursuing a master\u2019s degree in post-war recovery studies at the University of York.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s not sure where she\u2019ll go from there, but she knows her UMW education will be her guide.<\/p>\n

In celebration of International Education Week 2019, Nov. 18 to 22, UMW shares stories of students who have studied abroad. One in three\u00a0<\/i>Mary Washington students volunteers, interns, conducts research, or joins a faculty-led trip or other UMW-approved experience outside the United States, according to\u00a0<\/i>Center for International Education (CIE) Director Jose Sainz<\/i>.\u00a0Visit CIE<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>or call\u00a0(540) 654-1434 for more information.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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