Becoming an Anthropologist, Becoming a Teacher
"The best classrooms center on collaboration, exchange, and diversity of thought and experience. This was something I learned at MHC."
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Rose Wellman ’05
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"The best classrooms center on collaboration, exchange, and diversity of thought and experience. This was something I learned at MHC."
"My Theatre Arts and East Asian Studies majors were extremely helpful preparation for a future career in Costume Design in Asia."
My study of psychology helped me discover that understanding that people are people, first, is the key to better work.
"In the Astronomy Department, I learned to be open to new possibilities, even if they didn’t follow the conventional path to success."
Beyond the classroom: Javeria Kella ’19 discusses her internship with Gbowee Peace Foundation in Liberia.
As a dance major, my interest in formulating my own Pilates-based movement series based on spirals later turned into my honors thesis.
“I found the sense of achievement that came at the end of every day was so satisfying, and I didn’t think I would have gotten that in other jobs.”
"Most of my joy in South Korea was not spent in the classroom at Ewha but in the city of Seoul."
It is exhilarating to feel passionate about your field of work and study! MHC Geography helped me put my career path in motion.
“I advise against devaluing your history degree & encourage students to explore opportunities besides traditional history-oriented paths.”