I don’t necessarily remember the moment I decided that I wanted to be an FGS major, but I do remember it being a culmination of the class material, the types of conversations 和 the ways in which they were conducted in the classroom, 还有和我一起上课的人. We were often discussing really heavy 和 complex topics but in ways that were accessible 和 genuinely fun. 教室是充满挑战和欢乐的空间, which was a combination I wasn’t necessarily finding in other departments. As an FGS major your perspective of reality will be probably be shattered many times, but it will be done with the upmost care 和 in a way that brings forth a sense of renewal. That feeling of being in awe after leaving the classroom or while doing my reading was what kept me inspired to continue with the program.

One memory that is forever burned in my brain is of Heidi literally running around our FYE classroom performing her rendition of some song from Beauty 和 the Beast to show us how warped many of the stories we consider “romantic” are. Actually, that may have actually been the moment I decided to major. T在这里 are so many funny 和 joyful memories flooding my mind right now, 而是在柏林上海蒂的课, “隐藏的空间, Hidden Narratives: Intersectionality Studies in Berlin” probably takes the cake. The class itself is an example of building transnational bonds but it was also invaluable to be a part of sessions that were conducted by artists, 积极分子, 和 educators who are taking feminist frameworks 和 applying them in their work. It was one of those moments w在这里 I went, “Oh, okay, so this is possible.” It really exp和ed my expectations for what I could potentially do after leaving CC.

Since graduating I have been working as a freelance writer 和 working in retail while I figure out my next steps. 你可以在网上找到我的作品 书防暴 和 美的功能.

Heidi has always been champion of students 和 is never shy to share opportunities, which is not the type of support you’ll find at just any college or in just any department. I’m still figuring out the words to describe this experience, but in short it was an absolute honor. Heidi will forever be one of the most important teachers 和 mentors in my life, 所以能够和她一起工作 奥德丽的足迹:跨国厨房餐桌谈话 有点超现实. One thing that people often ask FGS majors is, “What are you going to do with that?” This book, in part, offers an answer to that question. 贯穿全书的对话, it is impossible not to see how one’s politics are deeply imbedded 和 interwoven with one’s intimate personal life. It can be a little bit jarring to take what you’ve learned in the classroom 和 apply it to other areas of your life, 不管是你的工作还是人际关系. One thing I really appreciated about being able to work on this project was recognizing that we are all experiencing that jarring feeling to a certain extent. 海蒂和我的对话, 丹娜, 和 the contributors have with one another are such a guide for how to create space for oneself 和 community while negotiating systems of oppression. To be able to work on this project in the midst of COVID, 这是一段非常孤立、充满不确定性的时期, 特别特别. 别误会我, it was a daunting task at times to edit another person’s words 和 stories, but each time I closed my computer I felt as if I had left a group of friends talking around the dinner table. The conversations will haunt you in a way that leaves you wanting them to linger. I think we should all be so lucky to find work that leaves us feeling more whole. 通过这个项目，我发现了这一点.

给主修或辅修女权主义的学生 & 性别研究, I encourage you to consider how you want to carve out a space of your own while at 科罗拉多大学. Allow yourself the room to make mistakes 和 don’t shy away from the messiness of this time of your life. Challenge yourself to confront the internal conflicts that arise as you continue your FGS education 和 don’t strive to be perfect. You will make mistakes 和 you will continue to learn 和 grow from this point on, 所以给自己一个这样做的机会. 那些正在考虑修辅修专业的人——就这么做! No, but really, ask yourself what you want to out of your time at CC. In my opinion FGS is the most versatile degree you can get. It provides you a framework that will guide you in whatever you choose to do after, so I sincerely encourage you to ask yourself what type of education it is that you are seeking right now 和 how it can carry you forward.