Matteo Mancuso is a recent graduate from McMaster University class of 2018. He graduated with Honours Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and a minor in Religious Studies. His area of interest reflects European Politics and responses to recent waves of immigration, mainly in Italy. During his time at McMaster University, Matteo volunteered with the McMaster Social Sciences Society, the McMaster Italian Association as well as the Charity Ball committee of 2017. Matteo has varying research interests; however, he is fascinated with exploring how Italian society is adapting to the cultural shock of immigration and how proper legislation can assist in the process of social reformation.