Abby Ludwig
Chapel Hill
Summary
Undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Statistics & Analytics. Research experience on the ground in the Balkans. Published writer for the Carolina Political Review. With strong organizational and analytical skills and a deep knowledge of global politics, I hope to combine these skills to be used in diplomacy and continued research in politics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Publishing Committee member – Renewable Energy research group
International Development Research Club
Chapel Hill
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with a team of 10 other students to research investment opportunities in renewable energy to be implemented in developing countries, country of study in the 2023-24 school year is Honduras.
- As a member of the publishing committee, I synthesized research into deliverables (investment pitch book and a research paper) to be presented at a conference.
- Used exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Part of the founding class of this club, requiring significant flexibility as members work together to find the best way to be successful in our research.
MUNCH XXIV Crisis Staffer, UNCMUNC XV Deputy Chair
Carolina International Relations Association (CIRA)
Chapel Hill
03.2024 - Current
- MUNCHXXIV: As a crisis staffer, I facilitated the model UN conference by working in the ‘backroom,’ keeping and responding to notes written by the delegates and using these notes to create a crisis story for delegates to work through.
- UNCMUNC XV: As the deputy chair, I facilitated the collegiate-level model UN conference by working in the ‘frontroom’ alongside a head chair. I kept time to keep delegates’ debate on track, as well as noting what was said in debate and what directives were passed by delegates.
- In both roles, creative thinking, collaboration, and quick decision-making is needed.
Staff Writer
Carolina Political Review
Chapel Hill
01.2024 - Current
- Researched and wrote articles on various political topics for the Carolina Political Review to be published on the website.
- Wrote articles in the local, global, and national sections.
UNC Burch Field Research Seminar Summer Abroad
Honors Carolina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Austria
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Spent six weeks abroad in the Summer of 2025 researching the breakup of Yugoslavia and the role of international institutions in maintaining peace in the region.
- Three weeks in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo, Srebrenicia, Banja Luka, and Mostar) and Kosovo (Pristina and Mitrovica) meeting with organizations such as the Office for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Office of the High Representative (OHR), EULEX, KFOR, and European Union offices.
- Three weeks at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna studying international organizations and meeting with the OSCE headquarters and UN mission to Austria.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2027
B.S. - Statistics & Analytics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2027
Carolina Diplomacy Fellow
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2027
Skills
- R
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork
- Reliable and organized
- Writing
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Attributes
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to detail
Publications
Carolina Political Review, https://www.carolinapoliticalreview.org/editorial-content?author=661d429939d2ef1bacce370b
Timeline
UNC Burch Field Research Seminar Summer Abroad
Honors Carolina
06.2025 - 07.2025
Publishing Committee member – Renewable Energy research group
International Development Research Club
09.2024 - Current
MUNCH XXIV Crisis Staffer, UNCMUNC XV Deputy Chair
Carolina International Relations Association (CIRA)
03.2024 - Current
Staff Writer
Carolina Political Review
01.2024 - Current
B.A. - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. - Statistics & Analytics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina Diplomacy Fellow
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill