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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The connection and community that all drives how passionate everyone is in this area of study.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
I would say that they should not limit their scope of classes that they want to take and instead take the chance to branch out and take classes with all the professors of the department! Also, I would highly recommend connecting the learning in the religion department with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life!

What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
I wish I could tell my first-year self that it’s ok to ask for what you want, not just for what you need, also not to take myself too seriously.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
At K, I have learned how being present and resilient are valuable skills that connect to every aspect of our lives.

What has been your favorite class at K?
My favorite class at K was Bad Religion, a sophomore seminar. This class was full of interesting content that asked such important questions about how religion is defined. This class also helped me decide on the two majors I ended up in, as it connected the two disciplines so well.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
The open curriculum has helped me to land where I am in my academic career, as I have gotten to explore more disciplines and follow where my interests have led me. I have also studied German, Philosophy, and have taken many classes that overlap in the area of Urban Studies, all topics that I have found great interest in.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
At K, I have had the chance to be an intern at the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. I have also had the opportunity to lead LandSea (and did again this past summer!).

What is your SIP?
I am doing an experiential SIP where I will be interning at a Church, where I’ll be looking into spirituality, spiritual practices and the ways in which Christianity is changing

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
After K, I am looking to complete a Master’s of Divinity and possibly pursue a career in Chaplaincy or work within religion.

What is a random fun fact about you?
I’ve been skydiving! Twice!