SOFIA ALARCON
Laredo, TX ****1
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EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs
MA Candidate, Latin American and Hemispheric Studies, Concentration: Political Science and
Sociology Washington, DC Expected May 2013
Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL April 2011
Bachelor of Arts, double major: Spanish/Latin American Studies (3.70 gpa) and
Philosophy/Religion (3.25 gpa)
• Senior Thesis: “Martyrdom: The Self-Righteous Suicide”. A critical analysis of Late
Antiquity martyrdom using the words of Friedrich Nietzsche and Mark Juergensmeyer,
a contemporary writer on violent religious mentality
• Study Abroad: Flagler in Italy - Summer 2009. Faculty-led program focusing on
Roman Culture, History and Early Christianity
Clubs and Organizations: Spanish Cultural Club, Philosophy Symposium, Outdoors
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Club
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Waitress, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, St. Augustine, FL June 2009-October 2010
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and May 2011 to present
Provided service to restaurant’s customers
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
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Foreign Languages: Spanish (fluent); Latin (beginner)
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Computers: Microsoft Office Suite
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International Experience: Lived in Mexico for fourteen years. Attended a summer
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program in Madrid, Spain. Participated in a community service program in Lima,
Peru. Independent travel to Spain, Canada, Mexico and Peru.