Lauren Bender

My name is Lauren, and I’m a west coast transplant currently studying at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. I’m a double major in art history and political science, and I hope to become a journalist after I graduate, focusing on the politics of the Middle East. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, singing, cooking, spending time with family and friends and watching TV shows as diverse as “Doctor Who,” “The West Wing,” and “How I Met Your Mother.” I love traveling, learning, and writing, and I can’t wait to share my adventures in Istanbul!