There is no greater way to learn than to see the world with your own two eyes.
Exploring cities, countries, and cultures is one of my favorite things to do. I have been enriched by the places and people I have encountered.
English Literature in London
Florida State University International Programs
I studied in London in the fall 2006 with Professors Alistair and Emily Duckworth, and Mark Cooper. My areas of study included:
- The Architecture of London
- The Bloomsbury Group
- London in Cinema
- World War I Poetry
Australian Life & Culture
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
I studied in Sydney and Cairns, Australia the summer of 2008 with Professor Stephen Torres and Professors Charles and Dian La Tour. Peter Stewart presented a private lecture to my fellow classmate and me on the topic of Australian and Aboriginal culture. My areas of study included:
- The Creative Arts and Culture Of Australia
- Comparative Cultures
- Wine as a Culture
Postgraduate Certification of Visual Culture
University of Westminster
These studies lead me to pursue graduate study at London’s University of Westminster in the field of Visual Culture. Earning a Post-Graduate Certificate of Visual Culture in 2011, I discovered how visual culture is created, communicated, curated, and consumed. My instructors were:
- Peter Ride
- Steven Barfield
- Marquard Smith
- Stefan Szczelkun
- Alexa Wright
- Esther Saxey
My main focus of study was female representation in contemporary western media under the advisement of Peter Ride and Steven Barfield.
