Lydia Rascher
Sociology and International Affairs
Honors student
CSSH Ambassador
Graduating in December 2024

Favorite Courses:
- Global Philanthropy with Professor Emily Clough
- International Human Rights Law and Policy with Professor Zinaida Miller
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism with Professor Seulah Choi
- Immigrant Experience with Professor Isabel Martinez
- Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis at the University of Amsterdam
Student Clubs & Organizations:
- International Affairs Peer Mentor
- Intramural sports
- NUAGE: Northeastern University Association of Gaming Enthusiasts
- Member of the Huntington 100
Experiential Learning:
- Co-op: Research Analyst with AIRINC (Fall 2022)
- Co-op: Legal Support Intern at the US Attorney’s Office in Boston (Fall 2023). Lydia now works part-time as a Student Trainee
- Research Assistant to Professor Emily Clough and Professor Berna Turam.
- Teaching Assistant for Professional Development for Co-op course
Service-Learning / Volunteer Work:
- Northeastern Alternative Spring Break at Community Servings
- Volunteer at Community Servings
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) – Medication Administrator
- United Nations Association of Greater Boston – Spring Education Intern (Spring 2023). Lydia still helps chair at their monthly conferences.