Mia Warren is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Life Sciences Communication. She will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I chose to major in Gender and Women’s studies after being exposed to the importance of understanding social constructions of gender and sexuality, learning about reproductive justice and pleasure advocacy, …
Amelia Teske is double-majoring in Philosophy (honors) and GWS (honors). She will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS after taking Dr. Kate Phelps’ Framing Fatness course in the summer after my freshman year. I knew instantly that I wanted to continue to look at everything I studied through …
Sabhyata Prakash is double-majoring in GWS and Psychology, and getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I came across GWS classes by accident when choosing courses for my first semester. I was immediately blown away by the fact that such classes even exist and that I could spend time studying …
Martino Mangano is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Linguistics. He is also getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. Martino will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS & LGBTQ+ Studies? When I was initially trying to figure out what I wanted to study, I knew I wanted to do something …
Nicte Aguillon Jimenez is majoring in Computer Sciences and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I first became interested in Women’s issues when I was in high school. The rise of the feminist movement in Mexico made me aware of all the misogyny within my culture, and I …
Thavon Her is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and is getting a certificate in Public Policy. 1. Why did you choose GWS? As a queer woman of color, I’ve experienced a lot of challenges and discrimination over the course of my entire life which has driven my passion for social justice and advocacy. I …
Remi Yang is majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in GWS. Remi will graduate in spring 2024. 1.Why did you choose GWS? At the beginning of my college journey, I encountered numerous challenges stemming from gender inequality in both my career path and my home country’s culture. This exposure to the gender disparities …
Aliza Ramirez is a double major in Political Science and History with a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Aliza will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I initially entered the university studying Political Science and History. After a few semesters, it seemed evident that both disciplines valued …
Abigail Seitz will graduate in spring 2023. Abigail is a Psychology major and is also getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose LGBTQ+ studies to supplement my psychology degree after recognizing the apparent lack of perspectives within the field of psychology, particularly in regard to …
Fiona MacCrimmon is planning to graduate in Spring 2024. Fiona is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and has a certificate in Scandinavian Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose GWS after a long period of feeling lost at UW–Madison. I decided to take time off my spring semester freshman …