Mara Benjamin, Religion
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“It’s exciting to have the opportunity to make the case for the relevance of Jewish studies in a truly multicultural environment.”
I studied history, literature, language, art, and culture, because an Italian major is by no means limited to a language alone.
"High Rocks is an alternative education program in Rural Appalachia where I did workshops to inspire, educate, and empower young women"
“I particularly enjoy when my classes help students create a bridge between their individual journeys and a collectivist sense of worldmaking.”
As a Mount Holyoke student, Sara R. Haviland ’03 interviewed life-long civil rights activists for her thesis — leading to a doctorate and her first book.
"Mount Holyoke is a place where women are encouraged women to pursue their goals and this means beyond college."
In Professor Nordstrom's lab, Emma is studying project the behavior of photo-elastic particles.
My love for Italy, the Italian language and culture have remained a huge part of my life and are a constant source of joy every day.
"Everyone assured me, 'your undergrad major doesn’t matter' but I am absolutely sure I chose the right major in Middle Eastern Studies."
Chelliah owes her excitement to the fact that her job provides her with technical experience valued by employers in the computer science industry.