American Studies Alumni Stories
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BENJAMIN TINGEY
“Because of my American Studies training, I can approach a business problem or opportunity and consider the multiple viewpoints and interplay of various stakeholders, regulations, financial constraints, clinical processes, technologies, behavioral economics, and more.”
TYLER JOHNSON
“On [my] podcast [The Doctor’s Art], I engage with a wide variety of guests, and my ability to discuss issues ranging from religion to ethics to cultural history to literature is the only thing that allows the podcast to be what it is.”
JACOB MANSFIELD
“The writing skills, ability to listen, and ability to correctly convey a patient's desire are all things I have excelled at thanks to my skills I've developed as an American Studies major.”
CRAIG YUGAWA
“American Studies allowed me the credit hour leeway to pursue my premed coursework and my humanities work at the same time.”
BRIAN DUKE
“Much of the curriculum in the American Studies degree helps students to order and present their thinking in a clear, concise way.”
CHAD ROWAN
“I feel like my degree has helped me connect with my patients in a way that I otherwise would not have been able to.”
CHRIS GEE
“I think the foundation in a well rounded education helps me appreciate the different cultures and life experiences of my patients. It helps me to be more empathetic.”