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It’s About Balance – Christian Fuselier ’26
Christian Fuselier, from Lafayette, Louisiana, has established a reputation for his academic achievements and leadership positions at UNC Charlotte. Fuselier is a Levine Scholar and was drawn to the University for the opportunity to immerse himself in both academic challenges and the culture of Charlotte. Now a junior majoring in marketing and minoring in French, […]
Life-Changing but Not Life-Defining: Disaster Recovery in Japan – Abby Cameron ’26
The first weekend of my study abroad experience in Japan left me stunned by the natural beauty of the winding mountainous roads of the coastal Tohoku region.
Dhairya Desai ’25 honored as Newman Civic Fellow
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities.
Empowering Journeys: A Transformative Experience With Venture Outdoor Leadership – Kaitlyn Gosline ’24
As I left finalist weekend, I told my dad one reason I wanted to get the Levine scholarship so badly was just so I could go on NOLS. My NOLS experience and the path it set me on has been a highlight of my time at UNC Charlotte.
Dental Care Access in Uganda – Elizabeth Kay ’20
As I write this, I’m riding in a van that best resembles the Mystery Machine, driving across Uganda to catch my flight back home. The last 13 days here in my fourth year at UNC dental school have been more life-changing and impactful than I ever could have anticipated—and in a lot of ways I have LSP to thank for it.
A Nonprofit Summer at the Harvey B. Gantt Center – Tashawna Wilkins ’26
For my nonprofit summer of 2023, I interned at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, formerly known as the Afro-American Cultural Center.
Interning for the Congresswoman of Hats – Karsyn Koon ’24
I figured it was a long shot when I applied to intern with Congresswoman Alma Adams’ office here in Charlotte, NC. Surely, this honorable and famous politician wouldn’t bother to look twice at a random college student looking for experience. Thankfully, I was wrong!
“I Didn’t Know You Could Sew”: Working at the Costume Shop – Ellie McCutchen ’25
“I didn’t know you could sew” is normally the first thing someone says when they find out I work at the UNC Charlotte Costume Shop. Sewing is a deviation from what people know about me on paper, so I understand people’s surprise. On paper, my interests include political science, economics, sociology, and Mandarin Chinese.
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: The FAQs – Megan Lemon ’18 and Julia Nelson ’20
Levine Alumni Megan Lemon ‘18 and Julia Nelson ‘20 hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023 and 2021 respectively. Throughout their hikes, they received countless questions ranging from the simple “What do you eat?” to the more abstract and hard hitting “Why are you doing this? Did you ever want to quit?”
Studying in South Africa: Going, Being, Gone – Kennedy Carpenteer ’26, MacKenzie Ridge ’25 and Cooper Manley ’23
After (finally) finishing the onboarding requirements from the Office of Education Abroad and completing my 200-hour non-profit internship with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, I sat at dinner in my hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a friend and it finally hit me … I have to sit on a plane for 15 hours to get to South Africa.