Month: October 2024

Society for American Sign Language Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring/Summer, 2024.

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View Jody Cripps’s Profile

March 3, 2024

The purposes of the Language and International Health Society shall include:

• Helping students succeed in the L&IH major and prepare for their future through contact with guest speakers, L&IH graduates, study abroad advisors and other campus and community resources;
• Serving as a forum where L&IH majors can meet and exchange information, ideas and concerns about internships, study abroad and other aspects related to the major;
• Providing opportunities where students can network with other students and professionals, explore career paths, and broaden their knowledge of global health issues and their cultural and linguistic contexts;
• Representing the L&IH major to Clemson University.

L&IH Society Officers (2025-2026)

President: Laura Gorissen

Hey guys! My name is Laura Gorissen, and I am a senior Spanish LIH major with a minor in psychology and life sciences. This is my third year with the LIH Society, and I can’t wait to get to know you all during the semester. I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain last semester and it was the best experience ever. My plan after graduation is to take a gap year and then apply to PA school!

Vice President: Lydia Dorroh

Hi everyone! My name is Lydia Dorroh and I am a senior Language and International Health major with a Spanish concentration. I am graduating in May of 2026. I love trying new coffee shops, going on walks, and playing pickleball. I also just got back from a semester in Sevilla, Spain and had the best time! I’m so excited to have a great semester and serve as your vice president this year! 

Treasurer: Cecilia (CiCi) Viera-Atwell

Hi! My name is CiCi, I’m a junior Language and International Health major studying Spanish. I’m on the pre-PA track and am set to study abroad Spring ‘26 in Santiago de Compostela. Super excited for this upcoming year and can’t wait to develop my Spanish skills!

Secretary: Valentina Perez

Hi everyone, my name is Valentina Perez. I’m a junior majoring in Language and International Health with a concentration in Spanish. This is my second semester serving as secretary, and I’m excited to continue in this role! A little about me: I absolutely love cooking and baking, especially making things from scratch. I’m also a big TV fan, so if you name a show, chances are I’ve watched it! 

Social Media Coordinator: Bella Hooker

Hi everyone! I’m Bella Hooker, a Sophomore LIH major with a concentration in Spanish! I’m so excited to be serving as the Social Media Coordinator for the LIH Society this year! I am not sure where I am studying abroad yet, but I hope to go to Spain. I love hanging out with friends, going to the lake, and staying active!

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Arelis Moore, PhD.

“Hello! I’m Arelis Moore, an associate professor of community health in the Department of Languages. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the LIH Faculty Advisor. It’s truly an honor to work with such a dedicated group of Language and International Health Students. Their commitment to service and leadership inspires me, and I have no doubt they will make a positive impact in the world as they move forward in their careers.”

Clemson student Crayton Rhodes, class of 2025, recently shared his reflections on his recent study abroad experience through Clemson’s “Remembering D-Day: Clemson in London-Paris-Normandy” in Clemson World.

Led by Professor Eric Touya de Marenne and Col. (Ret.) Lance Young, Clemson Corps Life Emeritus, “Remembering D-Day: Clemson in London-Paris-Normandy” is a yearly study abroad course which allows students to fulfill a global challenges requirement by learning about the history, legacy, and importance of D-Day in a variety of historically significant locations throughout the United Kingdom and France.

Students revisit the experiences of American soldiers during World War II and reflect on the meaning of these experiences through visits to museums, battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries in France and the United Kingdom. A unique feature of the program is its face-to-face component, which allows students a personal experience with history through private guided tours and conversations with eyewitnesses to the events of D-Day.

As Rhodes reflects in his post, many students have the opportunity to connect intimately with their own family histories by reflecting on family members’ experiences against the real-life backdrop of these events.

To read Crayton Rhodes’s reflection and learn more about his Study Abroad experience, please visit Clemson World.