Political science major Laquan Austion sees a future on Capitol Hill.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Hometown: Bridgewater, N.J.
Year: Senior
Scholarships: A four-year Thomas H. Kean Minority Scholarship, a Philip H. Haselton Scholarship and a Jeannette V. Balber Internship for summer 2009
Off-campus study: Drew’s Brussels Semester, which he loved, and a Washington, D.C., semester through American University
What he learned in D.C.: The semester solidified his desire to be a politician, either a senator or congressman. Working in the strategy division of the Republican National Committee, where he generated custom reports for senior staff, was a fantastic experience.
What’s next: Law school in the D.C. area
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