Formal Fall RecruitmentThis fall quarter I arrived on campus about a month early for recruitment. I moved back into my house three days after I landed in Seattle from London. It was difficult to return home with so little time to relax, but getting back into a routine helped me after traveling. I also loved seeing my friends after months apart. I can't wait to see what this year has to hold.
Human Rights Minor On October 3rd I declared a minor: the Human Rights minor.
At the end of LSJ 200 last fall quarter we had a brief unit on human rights. I instantly became fascinated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I wanted to learn more, but before I knew it the quarter was over and I was on to the next schedule. I didn't think too much about human rights the rest of my freshman year until I came across the Honors Study Abroad Programs. I was immediately drawn to studying Sweden as a global model on human rights. Not only did I love the idea of learning more about human rights, but I was also intrigued by the international aspect. In Introduction to International Relations (POL S 203), we continuously ran into the issue of "anarchy". In the international arena there is no governing body so how does Sweden influence other states? I applied and thankfully I was chosen to study abroad. I wanted to continue learning about human rights after my study abroad so I registered for POL S 368 A: The Politics and Law of International Human Rights during spring quarter. I am currently in this class and I am really enjoying it thus far. My professor, Jamie Mayerfeld, works with the UW Center for Human Rights and recommended the minor to our class. I immediately began looking into the Human Rights minor. I went to see the Political Science advisors since they also oversee the Human Rights minor. This meeting was beyond helpful. I wish I had utilized my advisors before this. At this meeting I learned all about the minor and looked at the requirements. Luckily enough I had already made progress to completing the minor! I also am thrilled about this minor because it is interdisciplinary. This is one of the core values of the Honors Program and a core value to my education. I can't wait to continue exploring human rights at UW and, hopefully, after my undergraduate education. Big Little!Minor #2: Law, Societies, & JusticeEver since LSJ 200 freshman fall quarter I've been interested in the Law, Societies, and Justice program. I enjoy political science classes because I love learning about theories, policies, and legal institutions. LSJ looks at these but it also forces you to think more about the people and social implications. I'm challenged to have more empathy. I think every person that is interested in government and public policy should take classes like these because it reminds us that we are dealing with fellow people.
A HISTORIC EVENING WITH EVA SCHLOSS, STEPSISTER OF ANNE FRANKIn middle school I went to see I saw "A Light in the Darkness: A Story of Hope During the Holocaust" at a local high school. This play is based on Eva Schloss' life. I went to see my friends performing and walked out with a better understanding of Holocaust.
Over five years later I attended Eva Schloss' event on campus. Hearing her story of survival was a profound experience. There is something different, something realer, hearing from person than seeing a play or reading in a text book. In my classes we've discussed how the Holocaust was a catalyst for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Scholss has spent her life advocating for peace. I was truly inspired by her story and it reminded me of why I want to fight for human rights. Huskies@WorkThis quarter I started to have a lot of anxiety about my future and career goals. I've always said I wanted to go to law school, but after taking a pre-law seminar I realized I know very little about what lawyers truly do.
Huskies@Work is a program that matches you with a UW alum who works in a career field of interest to you. This is exactly what I needed, I met my alum match, Josh Schaer, at his firm in downtown Bellevue. We went to lunch nearby and Josh shared his experience and advice with me. Below is a link to my write up of our conversation. Huskies@Work does not require this, but it was an assignment for my Pre-Law seminar. |
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