Class of 2010
Alisha George
Helping others has always been a top priority for Alisha George '10. The junior political science major began volunteering at an early age and hopes to travel and help people around the world after graduation.
"Human rights are important," she said. "There are severe injustices in other countries and there should be a basic level of care everywhere. It's imperative that the U.S. helps to set the standard."
The inspiration for Alisha's humanitarianism is much closer to home.
"I grew up with a brother who is autistic, and I've always been really conscious of other people's feelings," she said. "My parents are so patient and tolerant and that's what I learned."
Those qualities are key in Alisha's role as a Peer Mentor for incoming freshmen.
"As a Peer Mentor, you get to meet all kinds of people who have different things to offer," she said, advising new students: "Be outgoing and introduce yourself to everyone. Make lots of friends and have fun and it'll all fall into place."
Alisha continues to connect to people through the College Democrats, participating in voter registration drives. Her political interests also took her to a Public Leadership Education Network conference in Washington, D.C. for female political science majors.
"We got to go to D.C. and network. They help you find your specific interest and connect you with people in that field," she explained. "They also give you a lot of practical skills like how to build your resume, and they're honest with you about the kind of work you'll be doing."
Though she still wants to travel to developing nations after graduation, Alisha fell in love with D.C. during the conference.
"I definitely want to live there someday. You can make a difference in D.C."
This summer, Alisha is working for the Carroll County Times as a Times Correspondent while she works as editor-in-chief for The Elm student newspaper during the academic year.
"One of the great things about Washington College is that you can branch outside your major to explore any area of interest," said Alisha, who also was Editor of the Washington College Review, the annual journal of outstanding undergraduate writing and graphic art.
Contact
E-mail: ageorge2@washcoll.edu
Additional Info
Campus Involvement
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: English
- Peer Mentor
- Editor-in-Chief: The Elm
- Secretary: College Democrats
- Website Photographer: College Relations
- Circulation Desk Assistant: Miller Library
- Editor: Washington College Review
- 2009 Senatorial Colloquy
2009 Peer Mentor Video
Q & A
Hometown and high school? Westminster, MD; Winters Mills High School
Favorite class? Human Rights and Social Justice because in addition to how it was an eye opening and engaging class for me, everyone in the class organized a human rights awareness campaign for campus with help from the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs. Three others and myself organized "WAC Fast '09" to bring global hunger crisis awareness to campus and we raised over $1,200 for Heifer International.
Recommended professor? Dr. Wade because she teaches Human Rights and Social Justice, as well as many other amazing classes like Peace Processes and Revolution, Violence and Terrorism just to name a few! You will work hard, learn so much and be extremely inspired.
Most memorable experience as a first-year student? The Humor and Satire Festival "What News is 'Fake' News?" panel with three different news sources. Joe Garden from The Onion was hilarious and it was interesting comparing different ways we learn about the news, be it humorously or seriously
If you could be a condiment, which one would you be and why? Ketchup, because who doesn't like ketchup? Am I right?
If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? I would love to read people's minds so I could learn everyone's true personality. I know it may be dangerous, but I already mostly spend my time with people who speak their minds because I find it very sincere.
Campus Event Appearances
Look for Alisha in these event photos.