Alexia Nastasia
CAS ‘27 International Relations, Sociocultural Anthropology
Hi everyone! I’m Alexia Nastasia (she/her), I am from a family of first-generation immigrants from Romania in Eastern Europe to the United States, and my family currently resides in the Saint Louis metropolitan area which is situated at the intersection of Missouri and Illinois and at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
In Saint Louis, I earned the International Baccalaureate diploma as well as the Seal of Biliteracy for Romanian, French, and Spanish, and I was an apprentice for the Teens Make History program of the Missouri Historical Society for over three years as well as a summer intern for the United Way through the Bank of America Student Leaders Program in 2022. During the 2022-23 school year, I took a gap year to live and learn in Dakar, Senegal as a participant in the U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad Program.
At Boston University, I’m planning for a double major in International Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology as well as a minor in Urban Studies. I’m also a Student Senator (first-year representative for the College of Arts and Sciences), editor for the Americas for the International Relations Review, and contributor to several media venues on campus. I have spearheaded and I am leading a collaborative research project pertaining to student experiences with environmental injustice and student perceptions on BU’s environmental justice efforts. I love exploring the city of Boston with my friends and attending artistic and cultural events on campus and in the community, so please don’t hesitate to ask for advice!
Being part of the Kilachand Honors College is formative not only for my education but also for my growth as a community member and future professional. From engaging in the studio and seminar courses with faculty and peer students in the classroom and the living-learning laboratory that is the city of Boston, to attending exciting events with extraordinary speakers preoccupied by addressing the dire problems our contemporary society faces, to opportunities for leadership, there is inspiration and support every step of the way.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about academics or student life and I’m looking forward to meeting you on campus!