Major(s) | Classical Studies and Politics (Minor) |
Hobbies | Knitting |
Hometown | Montrose, Colorado |
Program/Study Site | Washington Semester Program at American University, Washington, D.C. |
Why study abroad?
I wanted to experience a new environment, meet new people, and get professional experience.
Why did you choose Washington, D.C.?
I wanted to meet people from outside the Claremont bubble, and wanted to live and work in D.C. for a semester.
What courses did you enroll in while abroad?
- U.S. Politics and Policy
- Human Development and Global Issues
- Effective Activism
- Internship
What was your living situation?
Double room in an on-campus dorm.
What did you do for fun?
Go to museums and try new restaurants.
Highlights of the program:
Making new friends in my program, living in D.C., developing professional experience.
The most challenging aspects of your experience:
The classes were different from what I had come to expect in Claremont.
Final comments or suggestions for future participants:
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