Camren Livermore is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Biochemistry and getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies and Biology Core Curriculum. Why did you choose GWS? I chose a certificate in LGBTQ+ studies because I enjoyed my time in intro-level LGBTQ+ studies courses so much that I wanted to commit myself to continuing. I lived …
Molly Hunken is double-majoring in History and Journalism and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and European Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I have always been interested in learning more about gender and sexuality history, and after taking Gender, Women, and Society in Global Perspective with Dr. Phelps in my first semester at UW …
Isabella Ruchti is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Conservation Biology. Why did you choose GWS? I started my time at UW Madison studying political science and environmental studies. Like many young people, I was filled with climate anxiety and pessimism about how I could exist in the world without making problems worse. My …
Anna Ravis is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Global Health and getting a certificate in Health Policy. 1. Why did you choose GWS? As an aspiring health care provider, I chose the GWS major to help me implement a holistic approach to patient care. I am seeking a comprehensive education and knew that …
Maggie Veak is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Political Science. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I stumbled across GWS when taking a political science class cross listed with GWS; The Politics of Gender and Women’s Rights in the Middle East. Shortly thereafter, I came to realize that GWS courses are where I’m the …
Reyna Dogru is majoring in Microbiology and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Health & Humanities. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS because it allowed me to learn and explore concepts of sexuality, gender, disability, literature, reproductive justice, and so much more in critical and intense discussion with my peers. It …
Lexi Everts is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies, Sociology, and Legal Studies and getting a certificate in Criminal Justice. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I came to Madison with an academic plan in mind. I wanted to double major in Legal Studies and Sociology and minor in Spanish. Unfortunately, after moving in and looking …
Brianna Washington is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and getting certificates in Global Health and Health Policy. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I chose Gender & Women’s Studies because it gave me a lens to understand the systemic challenges faced by underrepresented communities. My passion for advocating for equity led me to the program, …
Alex Patterson is majoring in Biochemistry and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS because I think it is very useful to remind myself that people outside my social bubble exist and are not just headlines on a screen. These people are actually going through these …
Maddie Beckmann is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and getting a certificate in Public Policy. Why did you choose GWS? Before I knew that GWS was an option, I was pre-vet. I took chemistry and bio and was absolutely questioning if I should be pursuing my education. I took an elective (GWS 101), and …