"As somebody who had experience as a scholar, writer, researcher, and theater practitioner, I wanted experience and skill as a curator, thinking about how curational projects inform my other work, and how does that other work then inform my curation."
"In the beginning of my time here, I shied away from talking about my master's in public health, because I wanted to be taken seriously as somebody who's doing literary analysis and who is firmly rooted in humanities. As I've spent more time here, I realized the only way I would have arrived at these research questions and this dissertation project is because of that public health work."
"I am passionate about writing and reading, and that is a major part of working in the legal field. I like that there is a career path that can allow me to engage in work that I am passionate about while also making a real difference in people’s lives."
"Be proactive about taking advantage of the university. UMass is huge, and there are so many opportunities for you if you just look at a bulletin board. The Pioneer Valley is a great place to be an English major."
"Studying English has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, analyze information critically, and think creatively—qualities that are valuable when working with patients and interpreting complex data."
"I have always had a passion for writing, ever since I was a kid. As I grew older it morphed into a passion for how to write well and how to teach others to write well, in any genre."