NAME: Reena Wasserstein ’20S MAJOR: Political Science HOMETOWN: Silver Spring, Maryland Reena was able to secure a position at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy as an Azrieli Fellow in Public and International Affairs. “I worked for David Makovsky, director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations, doing research and writing briefings for a proposed podcast on the historical relationship between Israel and America.” The project was an enormous amount of work, but because “I love learning about the Middle East and gaining a greater understanding of the history and how it affects present-day reality, I felt that my time was being used well.” She also loved just being at the Institute and having access to the work it is doing. “I was constantly going to events in the Institute and hearing from interesting speakers who discussed a wide range of topics about every aspect of the Middle East.” This kind of access is perfect for a political science major because “the knowledge and skills that I am gaining is supplementing my previous understanding of the Middle East.” After she graduates, Reena plans to move to Israel, and her work for the Institute will have prepared her well for her next journey in life.