B.A., 2015
What in your experience at UNL have you found most useful?
UNL has so many great resources for scholars to utilize. To begin with, the faculty allow students to get engaged not only in coursework and class discussion, but in personal research such as UCARE and volunteer opportunities. The plethora of on-campus jobs and clubs are a gateway to the environment of scholarship fostered at Lincoln.
How was the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program part of your UNL experience? Moreover, what element(s) in the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program did you find most useful?
The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program was a huge boon to my academic and professional career. They were able to bring numerous excellent speakers and experts to campus who presented top-notch research to the department. In addition, the program also allowed me avenues to present some of my own scholarly and creative work. The intimate attention given to students in the program is something that I wish everyone at UNL could experience. I found the end of the year awards most useful as they pushed many scholars, myself included, to produce and display their best possible work.
What awards and honors did you win due to your work in the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program?
My time in the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program helped me win the 2014 Medieval and Renaissance Studies Creative Project contest as well as first place in the 2015 Medieval and Renaissance Studies Essay and Creative Project Contest. The coursework and research participated in through the program also was a contributing factor for my membership into the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society as well as the Phi Beta Kappa honors society.
How has UNL--and the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program in particular--helped you be where you are today? What, if anything, from Medieval and Renaissance Studies courses (and skills learned) and resources do you use in your job?
My extensive higher education experience through the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program was a key component in being hired as an academic advisor at Bellevue University. Familiarity with historical and liberal arts concepts makes me a valuable resource for students seeking advice and information on a wide number of liberal arts courses.
