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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
Conversations with fellow religion students are amazing, you learn so much from your peers, inside the class and outside.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Attend religion department lectures! They are always very interesting and the department loves doing dessert bars.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
The most valuable thing I have learned at K is how to take chances, whether that be joining a club where you know no one, or taking a class in a department that is way outside your usual interests. I am always pleasantly surprised by what I can take away from these risks, whether it be a new friend or new knowledge about myself.

What has been your favorite class at K?
What is Religion. This is the class that encouraged me to focus solely on religion, it introduces the main religious theorists and is so helpful for any other religion class you take.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
I was able to take German, anthropology, music, and ancient Greek classes! The open curriculum makes double majoring or doing a major and minor much more attainable.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
Beyond the religion department, I am also involved in the Interfaith Student Leader cohort and serve as ‘Director of Refreshments’ for the History Club!

What is your SIP?
My SIP is going to be about psychiatry and Catholicism in mid-century America. I am interested in looking at how relics and devotional objects were used to treat mental illnesses.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I am super interested in attending divinity school!

What is a random fun fact about you?
I am learning to play the accordion!