Thomas exemplifies the public affairs mission, particularly in cultural competence. He studies Spanish, Global Studies, Latin American Studies, and Asian Studies. He is planning on studying in Argentina during the next school year. He also is studying the Thai, Japanese, French, Latin, and Mandarin languages. In addition to a being a student of cultural diversity, Thomas is active in the Hispanic Initiative Program. This program involves several volunteer activities, centered on interaction between cultures, such as helping Hispanic children with their reading. He is a very culturally adept individual in an ever more integrated world.