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Benjamin Ward

Benjamin Ward

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Undergraduate Student at Boston College

  • Education

    • European Center for the Study of War and Peace

      2024 - 2024
      Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

      Studied abroad in Zagreb, Croatia, focusing on war and peace in the context of the Balkan region.

    • Boston College

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International/Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society Theta Alpha Kappa Religious Studies Honor Society International Studies Student Association (President) Minor in Faith, Peace and Justice

    • Southold Junior-Senior High School

      2017 - 2021
      Advanced Regents Diploma with NYS Seal of Biliteracy 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Valedictorian

  • Experience

    • Southold Park District

      Jun 2019 - now
      Lifeguard

      Guarantees beachgoer safety at Founders Landing Beach Park.

    • Boston College

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Research Assistant

      The Political Violence ProjectFocused on the factors which contribute to organizational success of insurgent groups after regime changes. Worked to develop a research methods educational module on Canvas for the greater Boston College community.

    • Sea Tow Eastern Long Island

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Captain

      Supported the local Sea Tow team in towing and salvaging distressed and disabled vessels. Earned US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (OUPV/Six Pack License), licensed to operate commercial vessels.

    • Boston College

      May 2024 - now
      Undergraduate Research Fellow

      The Political Violence ProjectConduct policy-relevant research on the Middle East and North Africa, U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics, and terrorism and political violence. Investigate strategies to promote constructive dialogue on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Merchant Mariner Credential

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Sept 2022

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Oct 2020