Jenna Bohnsack is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Communication Sciences & Disorders. Why did you choose GWS? During my first year at UW after transferring here as a junior, I decided to sign up for a class on feminist theory. The class was really challenging as my first GWS class, but it turned out …
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 …
Aidan McDonough (he/they) graduated in May of 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. Aidan is a first generation college student who recently finished his application for a Counseling M.S. program with UW–Madison. Aidan is a passionate consumer of movies and music and currently works as an Amazon …
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 …
Alex Garcia (she/her) graduated from UW–Madison in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a certificate in Women’s Studies, followed by a Master’s in Social Work in 2010. After graduation, she worked in in-home and community-based hospice care in Milwaukee until 2012, after which she transitioned to the Emergency Department at UW Hospital …
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 …