Ethan Robison Ramoutar, '24

As a student committed to the discipline of political economy, an opportunity to study in the U.K. presents an unparalleled experience. The University of St. Andrews in particular boasts a globally esteemed school of international relations as well as an economics department producing new research on monetary history and quality of life metrics.

Seeking to continue the education in Neo-Keynesian economics I cultivated while studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science during the summer semester of 2021, I applied for the St. Andrews Scholarship. It is my hope that the coursework I pursue at the University of St. Andrews will prepare me for graduate studies in the discipline and contribute to my broader vision of legislating economic policy in the interest of the universal human dignity our university strives to uphold as a Jesuit institution.

I am excited by the prospect of being immersed in another culture and its way of being in the world. As a golfer, the nation of Scotland offers numerous opportunities to explore the history of the game. The town of St. Andrews alone is home to seven of the game's most historic courses, including the Old Course. As a violinist, I look forward to learning about Scottish fiddle technique through the University of St. Andrews traditional music society.