Be the Change: Combining Social Work and Arabic
I still carry what I learned in my Middle Eastern Studies major, the people I met, and my experiences abroad into all that I do.
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Megan Brookman ’14
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I still carry what I learned in my Middle Eastern Studies major, the people I met, and my experiences abroad into all that I do.
I had to strive to be an effective, clear, and authoritative communicator in order to make sure that everything ran smoothly.
"The best classrooms center on collaboration, exchange, and diversity of thought and experience. This was something I learned at MHC."
My study of psychology helped me discover that understanding that people are people, first, is the key to better work.
Beyond the classroom: Javeria Kella ’19 discusses her internship with Gbowee Peace Foundation in Liberia.
As a dance major, my interest in formulating my own Pilates-based movement series based on spirals later turned into my honors thesis.
"Most of my joy in South Korea was not spent in the classroom at Ewha but in the city of Seoul."
I came in with some experience in outdoor education, and found I enjoyed leading full day teen hikes and gained the skills to do it again.
It is exhilarating to feel passionate about your field of work and study! MHC Geography helped me put my career path in motion.
“I advise against devaluing your history degree & encourage students to explore opportunities besides traditional history-oriented paths.”