Current Students

About Me:  I was drawn to Virginia Tech because of its interdepartmental relations which offers me the opportunity to also study under some professors in the Department of Science and Technology. I have come to recognize the ever-changing trends in education and the need to strengthen my skills in critical thinking and analysis. With the ongoing evolution of methodologies in historical research, it is vital for me to enhance my knowledge so I can keep up with these developments and further improve my research abilities. I love to read and listen to music or sing. 

About Me: I have been fascinated with history from a very young age and as I have grown, discussing history with others and researching the ways we teach history have become some of the greatest joys in my life. In the future, I hope obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in post-secondary education. In my free-time, I enjoy going on hikes or walking around the neighborhood and listening to music. I also enjoy reading and watching sports.

About Me: I decided to pursue my masters because I want to work in public history and education; I chose to attend Virginia Tech because of the opportunity to learn and research in a close-knit department of faculty and students. I love to hike, swim, play guitar, and spend time visiting new places with friends. 

About Me: During my undergraduate studies, I came to really love and appreciate the History Department here at Virginia Tech. I have always enjoyed working with many of the faculty, staff, and other students within the department. I am looking forward to doing more rigorous work with the department and my fellow grad students. After graduating, I plan on earning a Ph.D. abroad in Norway. Outside of my studies, I enjoy cooking, woodworking, and studying martial arts. 

About Me: I want to pursue an M.A. in history to build a foundation for my future goal of attaining a Ph.D. I want to become a professor of Latin American history and help continue to decolonize indigenous history. I am an avid reader, mainly fantasy. I have two cats named Ren and Obi-Wan after two of my favorite Star Wars characters. I love going to the movies, watching shows, and participating in themed trivia. 

About Me: I received my undergraduate degree in social studies education but also fell in love with research. As a student teacher, I found there was a lot of overlap between education and research. Pursuing my M.A. in History will strengthen my skills as a scholar and educator so that I can best serve my future students. I like to spend a lot of time outdoors, especially running and cycling, but my favorite time of year is the winter when I get to teach skiing and coach the race team. I also like to take road trips and read travel literature and novels. 

About Me: My ultimate goal is to teach history at the community college level. I think learning and sharing history is empowering. To learn there are people who came before us and fought for the things I have now makes me appreciate those things more -- it gives me inspiration and I would love to share that feeling. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, playing guitar and piano, and baking. Every summer for the past eight years, I have participated in a charity performance of a Shakespeare play!

About Me: As a food historian, I wanted to attend an institution that would give me the opportunity to work in my area of interest. Virginia Tech has the resources, people and passion to facilitate growth in my knowledge and my future career. After earning an M.A. in History, I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in History and go on to work in an interdisciplinary environment. In my free time, I like to work in ceramics, fiber arts, pen and ink, and study foreign languages, while staying active with rock climbing and yoga.