September 26th, 2018
Pursuing Multiple Degrees, Rooted in AMCS by Taylor Ohman
My name is Taylor Ohman and I am a member of Washington University in St. Louis’ Class of 2017. Throughout my undergraduate career I pursued two majors, American Culture Studies and Film and Media, and one minor, Communication Design. Together, these areas of study have helped me prepare for a career in marketing, which I have known to be my professional passion since my first internship at the age of 15.
Where to Study Abroad When You’re Studying American Culture? by Hannah Wallach
I’ve always envisioned myself studying abroad during college, but when the time came to do so, I wasn’t sure where made the most sense for my interests and career path. As an AMCS major, I’m primarily interested in domestic issues, especially those pertaining to culture, civil rights, and minority groups. I considered traveling to a country where I could analyze civil and human rights transnationally, but this option felt too disconnected from my studies of American movements and people. Further, as a pre-law student, studying legal issues abroad would be fascinating but less directly relevant to future pursuits.
A Semester in London by Maddy Chung
Junior fall as an AMCS major: preparation for our Capstones is underway, we are fully engaged in our various clubs and commitments on campus, and we’re preparing for the daunting reality that we will soon join the workforce. I was simultaneously excited and anxious to be leaving all of this behind for a semester abroad in London, but on my final week here, I realize that these five months have been more valuable than I ever imagined. Though I took classes at University College London, “classroom” took on a whole new meaning.
Alternative Approaches to the Capstone: Cole Warner’s Seminar Experience
One of the benefits of an AMCS capstone is flexibility when it comes to choosing a format or approach. In this issue, we are featuring recently graduated seniors that completed nontraditional capstones in 2017-2018. Cole Warner explored AMCS’s new seminar option to collaboratively complete his capstone project.
Alternative Approaches to the Capstone: Wes Jenkin’s Novella
One of the benefits of an AMCS capstone is flexibility when it comes to choosing a format or approach. In this issue, we are featuring recently graduated seniors that completed nontraditional capstones in 2017-2018. Wes Jenkins chose to write a fictional novella to explore his research question.
Alumni Spotlight: Sam Lai, Class of 2015. Interview by Taylor Ohman
What can you do with a degree in American Culture Studies? Sam Lai, a former American Culture Studies major, answered that question and many more in our interview for the Alumnae spotlight series.