Major(s)
English and Political Science
Central City, Nebraska
Why you chose your major
In high school, I was interested in many subject areas. From accounting to theatre to the sciences and English, I really struggled to determine what my major should be. However, during my senior year, I was encouraged by my English teacher to attend a CAS event that focused on the Humanities. At this event, I was able to attend a few informational sessions and sit in on two English classes. I really enjoyed the classes I was in and declared English shortly there after.
I added Political Science as a second major during my sophomore year of college. During my freshman year, I took a couple of Political Science classes that I found really interesting and wanted to learn more about topics surrounding Political Science.
Favorite and/or most impactful course
UHON 395H:Dark Side of Children's Literature. I took this class in the fall of my Junior year and it was significant for a couple of different reasons. First, I really enjoyed discussing the history of children's literature in relation to the fairytales and books we read for class. Second, this was one of my first classes solely on campus, taught in a "normal" fashion. While I appreciated the hybrid nature of my previous classes along with social distancing and masking, it was still really nice to get back in the classroom and hold discussions in a manner that I always wanted out of my time at UNL.Research or internship experience
As of the Spring 2023 semester, I currently am in the Intern Foundry program, and I am interning with Nebraska Civic Engagement Table. It has been a great experience to learn more about the ins and outs of nonprofit work. I have been able to write grants for the Table and touch on some policy work in the Legislature.
Other involvement
Throughout my time at UNL I have been involved in the Honors Program, University Chorale, All-Collegiate Choir, and Voting Ambassadors.Why you chose Nebraska
I always wanted to attend UNL, but I had some doubts in high school. I toured a few other colleges and universities in Nebraska, but none of them felt quite right. After receiving a couple scholarships to UNL, I felt much more confident in my decision and have no doubts that I made the right decision.Student Ambassadors are undergraduate students who talk to prospective students, parents, alumni, and the general public about the college.