Global Studies, Science & Education Majors Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

Educational Studies

Educational Studies

Isobel O'Connell

Hometown: Natick, Mass.
Graduate school: Tufts University
Field of study: law and diplomacy
 
What one or two elements from your Dickinson experience, whether they were academic or outside the classroom, had the biggest impact on your time in college?

Studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, and being a member of the women's swim team.

Internship experience:

  • U.S. Army War College Center for Strategic Leadership 
  • U.S. Department of State - virtual student federal service intern

Jack Kimbrell

Hometown: Arlington, Va.
Major: international studies
Graduate school: George Washington University
Field of study: security studies

How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

It has given me knowledge to prepare me for my career and developed my personal skills as well as critical thinking, analysis, problem solving and leadership.

Internship experience:

  • Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. - strategic studies researcher.
  • Global Camps Africa, remote - global policy intern.
  • Bridges to Independence, Arlington, Va. - youth development intern.
  • DREAM Program, Philadelphia, Pa. - summer enrichment coordinator.

Jillian Mann

Hometown: Monroe Township, N.J.
Graduate school: Villanova University
Field of study: sustainable engineering
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

I have gained skills and real-world experience for a meaningful career. My majors in ENST and physics have prepared me for graduate school in sustainable engineering, so that I can make a difference in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Through internships and experiential learning in course, I have gained many skills for a meaningful career. I would not have found the success that I have been able to in the last four years without the support of Dickinson.

Internship experience:

Brie Farrell

Hometown: Erie, Pa. 
Majors: physics and biochemistry & molecular biology
Graduate school: University of Notre Dame
Field of study: engineering, science and technology entrepreneurship excellence (ESTEEM)
 
What one or two elements from your Dickinson experience, whether they were academic or outside the classroom, had the biggest impact on your time in college?

During my time at Dickinson, the most impactful part of my experience was the people I met and learned from. Through my classes and everyday life, I was exposed to perspectives, cultures and ways of living that were completely new to me. Being surrounded by people from different backgrounds pushed me to think more openly and see beyond my own experiences. That is something I never could have imagined before coming to college. I will carry these experiences with me as I move forward, and they have shaped me into someone who feels ready to take on life outside of Dickinson.

Internship experience:

  • UPMC Hamot Cardiology/Neurointerventional Surgery - intern

Reed Stone

Hometown: Nyack, N.Y.
Employer: Peace Corps, Rwanda
Job title: primary education English co-teacher
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

Dickinson showed me not to be afraid to get your hands dirty, both metaphorically and literally. Taking the extra step can have the biggest payoffs, and even if it's not the easiest thing to do, when things are said and done, you want to be satisfied with what you've done. Dickinson helped show me that I am way more capable of doing things than I imagined entering college. I'm grateful for the opportunities and support available from the Dickinson community, which has pushed me to grow individually and support others in return.

Internship experience:

  • The Trout Gallery, Dickinson College - summer education intern, museum education assistant and Japanese language education intern
  • Lavelle School for the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. - teaching aide intern 

Erin Olsavsky

Hometown: Havertown, Pennsylvania
Majors: educational studies and Italian & Italian studies
Graduate school: Boston College
Field of study: Italian literature and culture
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

Dickinson has given me the confidence and skills that I need to be successful in graduate school and in my future career.

Internship experience:

  • People's Provisions - intern
  • Summer Camp - site leader

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Published July 27, 2026