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“My ancient studies major has propelled me into the world of archaeology and material culture. My goal is one day to be a museum curator.”
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Emily Isakson ’19
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“My ancient studies major has propelled me into the world of archaeology and material culture. My goal is one day to be a museum curator.”
This opportunity gave me the chance to view my research in the context of sharing knowledge and communication and gave me so many valuable tools to take with me moving forward.
"During my study abroad in Tokyo, I listened to Japanese people's views on Japan's society, culture and foreign relations.
"I found many great opportunities but none more influential than my time in Japan through the Associated Kyoto Program."
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.
"My Theatre Arts and East Asian Studies majors were extremely helpful preparation for a future career in Costume Design in Asia."
My study of psychology helped me discover that understanding that people are people, first, is the key to better work.
"In the Astronomy Department, I learned to be open to new possibilities, even if they didn’t follow the conventional path to success."
"Most of my joy in South Korea was not spent in the classroom at Ewha but in the city of Seoul."
"Studying Chinese gave me a new vantage point from which to observe the world and a meaningful tool with which to effectively engage it."