A new fellowship, funded by alumnus Robert Sherbin ’79, is enabling Elle Waldron ’23 to continue her women, gender and sexuality (WGS) research overseas for 10 months. She will travel to Australia, South Africa, Costa Rica and Spain to visit various feminist and gender-equity organizations to find meaningful ways to apply her WGS studies professionally. 

“Having this opportunity to travel and continue my education is a special way to be able to see other perspectives,” Waldron said. “It affirms that it’s possible for me to continue to follow my passions of WGS and gender equity work because people are working in those fields in their careers.” 

Throughout her travels, she will regularly update Sherbin, the College and the Center for International Programs on her progress. In the fall, she will return to campus to share her experiences and pass on advice to the new applicants for the fellowship. 

Read more about Elle and her experience