Spring 2025 Scholars

Rowan Carpenter '26

Rowan Carpenter is a junior at William & Mary from New Jersey. He is pursuing a degree in Government and has an interest in foreign affairs and security policy. After his undergraduate education, he intends to pursue a law degree and become an attorney. At William & Mary, he is involved in Food For All, an organization that works to combat food insecurity on campus for all students, staff, and faculty. During the Fall 2024 semester, he studied abroad in Prague where he was able to immerse himself in the culture of the Czech Republic and gain new perspectives through international studies. In the summer, he enjoys spending time outside and working as a lifeguard. During his free time, he likes to spend time with his family and friends, watch football, and try new restaurants.

Sean Gillen '26

Sean is a junior currently majoring in government and pursuing a data science minor. He is from northern Virginia. At William & Mary, he is a member of the International and Political Affairs of the Caucasus (IPAC) Lab, and the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and listening to music.

Ryan Lindley '26

Ryan is a Junior at W&M studying government with a minor in music. He hopes to go into a career in or around the federal government. As a part of the DC Semester Program, he hopes to further explore possible government careers while gaining the valuable experience of living in Washington DC. On campus, Ryan is an active member of the Spotswood Society and the Drumline Captain of the W&M Pep Band.

Julia Naglik '26

Julia is a junior at William & Mary majoring in International Relations and minoring in Business Analytics. She is an international student and hopes to make a career working for an international organization like the EU or NATO, focusing on economics. Besides her academic pursuits, Julia is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys being part of a choir on campus and cooking in her free time. In DC, she is going to intern at the Polish Embassy in order to gain experience working in diplomacy.