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One of my proudest achievements during my undergraduate journey is my thesis in Spanish.

Emily was initially drawn to the Mount Holyoke College M.A.T.L. program because she was looking for a program that would fit her interests (leadership and education) and her family needs (nearby or virtual) and she was thrilled to discover that ������ý met those criteria.

Emma Taylor said yes her first semester and that has made all the difference.

“As a Frances Perkins scholar at ������ý, you are unconditionally supported and encouraged to find your unique voice and passion. Thanks to this support, the phrase ‘the sky's the limit’ now applies to me and my professional pursuits.”

Susan Bateson ’76 talks to economics students about entering the workforce

“Finding something that you like to do is about 2/3 what you are doing, and 1/3 who you are doing it with.”

“I learned that I needed to be confident with my own strengths, acknowledge my expertise and always be ready to pitch the success of my business.”

Since starting my graduate program at Duke, I am often reminded of the stellar preparation I had with my Environmental Studies degree.

Through my Spanish major I developed the ability for critical, concise, well-written work throughout my post-graduate career.

“If every discussion about how to communicate or understand a social issue started with a history lesson, we would all be better off.”