From Asian Studies major to leading scholar and activist in India
"I wanted to study Asian Art, Comparative Religions, languages and Cultures and chose South Asian Studies as a major."
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Yaaminey Mubayi ’90
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"I wanted to study Asian Art, Comparative Religions, languages and Cultures and chose South Asian Studies as a major."
The biochemistry program prepared me to be resilient and press through the challenges I face in the corporate world.
The teaching assistant positions I held at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Maryland helped me discover my passion for teaching and got me thinking about how to become an effective educator.
My chemistry background from MHC has been helpful in my doctorate courses at the University of Buffalo.
My chemistry degree from Mount Holyoke College prepared me for teaching in many ways. I have a broad understanding of chemistry and science thanks to my undergraduate education.
I have gained a deeper understanding of petroleum activities, from well-drilling to the economics of how revenue is obtained.
My interest in polymer and material science led to graduate school and my career in the semiconductor industry.
I would not be where I am nor would I be as effective a teacher as I am without the department, professors and courses.
I learned to conduct independent research, program algorithms, and present my ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
My history as a dancer combined with my interest in the human body and how it works drew me towards dance medicine.