Megan White, Class of 2015, is majoring in international relations and linguistics. Her hometown is Johns Creek, Georgia, and she hails from Northview High School. Named a University of Georgia Foundation Fellow, Megan plans to work as an international correspondent for CNN and ultimately, as Secretary of State.
On campus for half a semester, Megan is already tackling diverse interests. She regularly appears as an opinion column writer in The Red & Black, UGA’s independent student-run newspaper. She also participates in Demosthenian Literary Society; First Book, a group that provides books to underprivileged students in Athens; and Quidditch, an Ultimate Frisbee game based on the sport created in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
In high school, Megan was editor-in-chief of the high school newspaper and a varsity swimmer. She looks forward to what UGA has in store for her future.
“I want to study several languages. I plan to minor in French and Russian and begin learning Persian. Central Asia is my region of interest, and I’m thinking about studying abroad in Tajikistan. I’m also considering the Honors in Washington internship, and perhaps working for the State Department at some point.”
Michael Land, Class of 2015, is majoring in genetics, cell biology and Spanish. His hometown is Jasper, Georgia, and he hails from Pickens County High School. Named a University of Georgia Foundation Fellow, Michael plans to pursue a career as a research geneticist.
On campus as a freshman, Michael is already delving into his passion for music. He plays for the Redcoat Marching Band as an alto saxophone player and is first alto for the UGA Basketball Band.
In high school, Michael was assistant drum major and a section leader. He’s excited about pursing his future in genetics.
"As a future physician-policy analyst confronting health disparities, I plan to work with stakeholders to promote policies and programs that improve access to health services. This involves balancing dual priorities. A physician-epidemiologist recently explained this dilemma – as a doctor, he treats individuals, but when he looks beyond the examining room and sees patients waiting outside the clinic, he is reminded of his role as a public health official. The individuals and communities waiting just past the doorway are the focus of my goal of promoting human dignity and the right to good health."
