Read about this month’s International Studies Alumni Spotlight. Alumni were asked to share how their International Studies major or minor has influenced their path after graduating from the University of Michigan.
March 2026 - Marie High
BA International Studies (Global Health and Environment); BA Sociology ‘21
Hometown: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
University of Michigan Affiliations: Delta Gamma Phi, Italian Club
"Having an International Studies degree has only opened more doors for me after graduation. The major's focus on interdisciplinary studies is such a strength for graduates to move themselves into whatever career path they are interested in. From my experience, being able to pull on a breadth of studies helps you stand out amongst applicants with very focused experience.
My major helped me take the leap into completing an international masters program. My masters was focused on food culture and international food chains, which tied back to my global environment sub-focus. From there, I leveraged my international studies, combined with extensive travel experience, to land my current job as a Luxury Travel Advisor."
