We are a small interdisciplinary program with two outstanding ?world class? components: the Model General Assembly of the Organization of American States (an international simulation) and Latin America study abroad programs. You will be taught how to listen (to move beyond simply hearing to respond more timely, accurately, and deeply) and be schooled in questioning, with complexity and sophistication. You will engage in argumentation and negotiation, identifying differences and areas of agreement. You will gain experience in speaking extemporaneously to the situation and with confidence, and in working cooperatively over an extended time and sometimes in high pressure situations. LAS students encounter global issues that will shape their generation in the decades to come. You will study and engage foreign cultures, expanding their awareness and enriching their understanding of the world and its diversity. Almost all experience being in two national capitals through the program's advanced study options, increasing your comfort level and proficiency in professional settings.