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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The professors are all so passionate about what they do in their individual areas of research, encouraging enthusiasm from students.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Do not be afraid to reach out to the professors of the department and to talk with them during office hours! They are so wonderful and welcoming and want to get to know more about you and your interests.

What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
Do not be afraid of being unsure. Move through the uncertainty by being deeply engaged with every course that sparks your interest and makes you passionate. Stop trying to fit into a predetermined path that you think you should follow, and allow yourself the freedom to explore.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
The connections that I have made with people, students and professors alike. The conversations and growth that have arisen from cherishing these connections are the most valuable things that I will take away from my time at K.

What has been your favorite class at K? 
Prisoners and Detainees, an AnSo 300 course taught by Francisco Villegas. This course opened my eyes to injustices that occur in the United States that are so often ignored by political discourse, and has made me a more politically engaged and aware person as a whole. Francisco is an excellent professor who cares deeply about the growth, learning, and overall well-being of his students.

How have you taken advantage of the flexible curriculum or experienced breadth?
I spent most of my first year trying everything that sparked my interest, from Art History to British Literature, and Theater classes to German film. I can confidently say that I stretched myself far beyond my comfort zone, so that when I finally decided on my majors and minor, I was fully confident that those were the areas that I was the most passionate about and interested in pursuing.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
I went on study abroad in Rome during the fall of 2025, and managed to secure a 2026 summer internship working at the American Academy in Rome for their Photographic Archive.

What is your SIP?
An Art History internship SIP conducted while in Rome.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I would love to work in museums or art galleries one day as a curator, but for now I would be glad to get into a grad school program that offers museum studies and sustainable cultural heritage.

What is a random fun fact about you?
I have seven dogs at home, and I am completely deaf in my right ear.