Embracing history and culture in Spanish speaking countries
One of my proudest achievements during my undergraduate journey is my thesis in Spanish.
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Ye Li ’11
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One of my proudest achievements during my undergraduate journey is my thesis in Spanish.
Emily was initially drawn to the 챬 M.A.T.L. program because she was looking for a program that would fit her interests (leadership and education) and her family needs (nearby or virtual) and she was thrilled to discover that Mount Holyoke met those criteria.
“As a Frances Perkins scholar at Mount Holyoke, you are unconditionally supported and encouraged to find your unique voice and passion. Thanks to this support, the phrase ‘the sky's the limit’ now applies to me and my professional pursuits.”
“Finding something that you like to do is about 2/3 what you are doing, and 1/3 who you are doing it with.”
Since starting my graduate program at Duke, I am often reminded of the stellar preparation I had with my Environmental Studies degree.
Through my Spanish major I developed the ability for critical, concise, well-written work throughout my post-graduate career.
“If every discussion about how to communicate or understand a social issue started with a history lesson, we would all be better off.”
"The Barbara Yen Sun Prize funded my research in New York among the largest Tibetan community in the US."
“Today I embody ‘never fear change.’ I've received the love and support of my professors, advisors and the amazing community of Frances Perkins Scholars.”
Being able to critically analyze our own assumptions is a crucial tool for educators.