Combining majors helps this video-maker succeed
Freshman Sam Blaufuss makes the best of two worlds by combining classes from the KU School of Journalism and the College. As a double-major in strategic communications and film & media studies, with an emphasis in production, Sam has classes and experiences that will prepare him for…
Internship provides firsthand experience in non-profit sector
Hometown: St. Louis, MO Majors: Double majoring in Humanities (Peace and Conflict Studies) and Global and International Studies; double minoring in Business and French Internship title and organization: Global Chapters Intern at People to People International (PTPI) in Kansas City,…
Listening To The Radio Can Change Your Life
Listening to the radio can change your life. You're driving in your car, bopping along to your favorite songs, when an advert interjects telling you that you can still complete your degree at the University of Kansas. Don't believe us? Just ask Annie Landis, a KU College student majoring in…
Mikki Brock, Historian of Religion, Demonology and Witchcraft
Why Mikki's a Hawk to Watch: Witches and demons are everywhere. They make themselves known in TV shows, movies and video games, appearing as the nemesis to humans in horror movies or as heroes like Harry Potter and friends. The language of "witch hunts" has also made a come back in 2017 and 2018,…
Alex Olsen's internship inspires her own production
Hometown: Rogers, Arkansas Major(s): Dance major, psychology minor Internship title and organization: Production Intern at the American Dance Festival What were your responsibilities during your internship? As a production intern, I was able to work backstage…
Natasha LaGrega: Prepping for Med School in the College
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently pursuing a B.A. in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology on a pre-med track. The reason why I choose to be a B.A. in Biochemistry instead of the more common Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) is because even though I love science, I also love…
Nila Khan: Taking the Pre-Med Track
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently a pre-med student and I picked my majors and minors to help better prepare me for the MCAT and the subject matter I would most likely see in medical school. How do your majors and minors complement one another? I have biology as my…
Be A Jayhawk: Tiara Floyd
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose my major and minors because I feel like I can best understand the world around me by studying them. How do your majors and minors complement one another? My majors and minors complement each other because they all have a cultural aspect to them…
Chance Maginness' story: passion plus experience equals change
When Chance Maginness graduated high school, he did something that no one from Westmoreland, Kansas, had done in four years: he went to the University of Kansas. This was a big decision, and it wasn't easy in the beginning. Coming from a town of 778 people and a graduating class of 53, Chance soon…
Mentoring & Music: Julia Ogle
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose to major in applied behavioral science because my therapist in high school helped me get my life on track when mental illness was decreasing my quality of life, and I want to help adolescents who are in a similar situation. Along with my…