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 (2024-2025)

President: Miah Bernard

Hi everyone! My name is Miah Bernard. I am a senior LIH major with a concentration in Spanish, and I will be graduating at the end of this semester. I love traveling and baking, and I spent my semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador. I am so excited to serve as President of the LIH Society for this semester!

Vice President: Yahir Nunez-Leija

Hey guys, my name is Yahir Nunez-Leija. I am currently serving as the Vice President this semester! I am a senior LIH major with a concentration in Spanish. I am going to Physical Therapy school right after graduation, and I went to Córdoba, Argentina for my semester abroad. I love playing sports, reading, and going to the gym.

Treasurer: Cecilia (CiCi) Viera-Atwell

“Hey guys! My name is CiCi and I am serving as this year’s Treasurer! I am a sophomore LIH major with a Spanish concentration and I’m so excited to be traveling abroad to Santiago de Compostela, Spain next year. In my free time I love to go to the gym, watch movies, and spend time with my friends! 🙂

Secretary: Valentina Perez

Hey everyone, I’m Valentina Perez, a sophomore LIH major with a Spanish concentration! I’m so excited to be going abroad to Spain next year to learn about their culture and health system! I enjoy baking, hiking, and playing with my dog!

Social Media Coordinator: Bella Hooker

Hi everyone! I’m Bella Hooker, a Freshman 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!

Events Coordinator: Henry Soffronoff

Hey guys! I’m Henry Soffronoff a Senior LIH Major with a concentration in Spanish. I studied abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this past year and absolutely loved it. After graduation, I’ll be working as a Medical Assistant and then hopefully heading to PA school! In my free time, I love playing soccer, traveling, and hanging out with friends.

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.