About Us

Senior Writer
Elise is a third year studying International Studies, Political Science and Environmental Systems. She is passionate about climate, migration, development, and design. She is currently spending the academic year in Barcelona, Spain, perfecting her Spanish. Elise hopes to work in environmental or immigration policy in the future.

Junior Writer

Senior Writer
Jayden is a second year student studying Literatures in English. Her writing passions include the environment, women’s rights, and cultural diversity. Jayden hopes to pursue a career in the legal field or in writing.

Junior Writer
Ellen is a second year student double majoring in Sociology and Political Science, and minoring in Middle East Studies. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge of social inequalities and the impacts of war on citizens in Middle Eastern nations as well as around the world. She also enjoys exploring cultural traditions across the world and drawing comparisons. Ellen hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy or law in an effort to uplift communities in need.

Senior Writer
Kaitlyn is a second year majoring in International Studies with minors in Economics and Spanish. She is passionate about expanding knowledge and rhetoric on topics such as national security, international economics, human rights, and Latin American politics. Fueled by such interests, she hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy where she may advance prosperity and peace for countries and populations around the world.

Junior Writer

Senior Writer
Lily is a senior studying International Relations. She is a passionate writer on elections/social issues, environmental preservation/policy, and geopolitical trends. Her career goal is to become a documentarian. Her published work is linked here: https://www.prospect-journal.org/articles?author=65de3f523ba0326a087ac5f2

Junior Writer
Audrey is a second year joint Mathematics and Economics major here at UCSD. She is a strong proponent of free thought and speech and her writing passions cover AI, surveillance, and educational models of thought around the world. After undergrad, she hopes to earn a J.D. and work in intellectual property law.

Senior Writer

Senior Writer

Junior Writer
Oliver is a third-year student majoring in Business Economics and Political Science with a focus on Data Analytics. His writing interests lie at the intersection of technology, law, and international affairs, exploring themes like regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and emerging markets. Oliver aims to pursue a career in corporate law, focusing on M&A and strategic advisory roles.

Junior Writer
Isabelle is a 4th-year Business Economics student with a minor in Film and Literature. She is an international student from the Netherlands and her writing passions include topics of European-American relations, economics, and technology.

Senior Writer
Elie is a second year student studying Art History and Education. Her writing focuses on modern and contemporary art, as well as issues with freedom of expression.

Junior Writer
Grace is a third year student studying Political Science. Her writing interests include politics and pop-culture of South Korea, drug policy throughout the Asia-Pacific, and the application of intersectionality within the realm of law. Grace hopes to use her international background to pursue a career in the legal field in the near future.

Junior Writer

Junior Writer
Tony is a second year student studying Comparative Politics. He believes that writing can be a force for igniting productive debate and mobilizing positive change. Some of his topics of interest revolve around the political economy in Asia, specifically in his home country of China. He aspires to pursue a career in international law. When he is not nerding out about political philosophy and foreign policy, you can catch him making music, trying new cuisines, or traveling the world.

Junior Writer
Tyler is a second-year student studying International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies. His writing interests include international security, military technology, Africa, and the Middle East. Tyler currently studies German language and is looking forward to learning Arabic while studying abroad next year. After graduating he plans to work in national security for the federal government.

Junior Writer

Junior Writer
Yan is a fourth year student studying Political Science - International Relations and Biochemistry. His interests include security and insurgency, development economics, and trade in the Middle East, South Asia and around the world. Yan hopes to pursue a career in foreign service.

Junior Writer
Shreya is a third-year student studying Political Science with a focus on Public Policy. At Prospect, she is excited to write and learn more about cultural hegemony in relation to global mental/general health policy. Shreya is also interested in international socio-diplomatic relations, specifically in South East Asia, and in the future, she hopes to pursue a career in political consulting and advocacy.

Junior Writer

Junior Writer

Junior Writer
Fearghal is a third year student studying electrical engineering, on exchange from Ireland. His main interest is infrastructure and technology, and how they intersect with politics.

Junior Writer
Dhruv is a first-year studying Political Science - Data Analytics, with potential minors in Computational Social Science and Climate Change Studies. His writing focuses on the social dynamics, politics, and foreign policy of South Asia, especially in the context of an increasingly polarized world. He aspires to a career in public service, applying quantitative analysis to maximize social welfare.

Senior Media Specialist

Media Specialist

Media Specialist

Media Specialist

Comic Illustrator
Heeyoung is a third year student studying Psychology with an interest in illustration and East Asian Literature. She hopes to continue cultivating her illustration skills and knowledge of world affairs. Outside of the classroom, Heeyoung enjoys reading obscure recommendations.