Kitty Sheridan
Hometown: Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Graduate School: The University of Edinburgh
Field of study: M.Sc. in human osteoarchaeolgy
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson College has shown me how to advocate for myself. If I didn't learn early on in my undergraduate degree to ask or seek opportunities, I never would have discovered this skill.
What are you most anticipating about your career or post-graduate pursuits?
I am planning to pursue a Ph.D. and planning to move abroad to be in the area of my academic passion.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Living and making friends with like-minded people who I know will be lifelong friends. I have enjoyed the community and passion that my departments have given me.
Internship Experience
Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS)
Hannah Hillegas
Hometown: Boswell, Pennsylvania
Majors: classical studies, anthropology, archaeology
Graduate School: University of York
Field of study: funerary archaeology
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation by granting me the proper training I need to pursue a career in archaeology. My majors allowed me to take courses which mimic situations I will experience out in the field. I now have the training needed to properly conduct an archaeological excavation and apply my interpretation skills to producing academic publications.
What are you most anticipating about your career or post-graduate pursuits?
I am very excited to continue my studies in an area which is so rich in archaeology. York has an intensive archaeological history in which students are encouraged to study. This program has everything I was searching for in a postgraduate course and will provide me with the specializations I need in the field.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Some of the most defining moments of my Dickinson experience come from my professors and departments. I was able to create some professional and personal connections with my professors, which not only aided me in my undergraduate career but will also support me in my postgraduate studies. I enjoyed the array of courses they offered and appreciate them pushing me to produce stronger and holistic analysis.
Internship Experience
I have worked as an educational intern for a local historical French and Indian Fort in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Fort Ligonier, for the past two years. As an educational intern I was charged with creating and assisting the annual children’s summer camp while maintaining the historical context of Fort Ligonier. My initial tasks included working with my co-worker to create educational summer camp activities for kids that taught them about the historical importance of Fort Ligonier and its role in the French and Indian War. I worked with the administrators of Fort Ligonier to recreate the archaeology dig activity in order to teach children about the importance of archaeology. I completed an array of tasks including the proper maintenance of reenactment clothing and equipment and the handling of artifacts. As a result of my previous work ethic, I was tasked with managing and supervising each of the educational summer camps. This required me to once again closely work with my co-worker to create the camp curriculum and educate elementary age children on the historical importance of Fort Ligonier. I expanded on my previous work with the Archaeology Dig Activity by teaching the children the importance of museum studies and archaeological methodology. I was also able to expand my community engagement by working with local Pittsburgh community members from Fort Ligonier’s sister site Braddock’s Battlefield as well as archaeologists from Juniata College.
Abigail Stearn
Hometown: Hudson, New York
Major: anthropology
Employer: Kiss the Cow Farm
Job title: farmer
Job Responsibilities
I will be working on a dairy farm in Vermont. I will be milking, taking care of the cows, as well as general farm chores and maintenance.
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I have cultivated many curiosities during my time at Dickinson. Through my anthropology major and food studies certificate, I have done research on the intersection and relationship between people and food. At this moment, I am not sure how Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation but I'm sure that will become evident after I graduate.
What are you most anticipating about your career or post-graduate pursuits?
I am excited to grow and mature as an adult in the world outside of the realm of school.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Some of my defining Dickinson moments have been meeting friends that I know I will have for life as well as helping to launch the
Farm Store.
Internship Experience
I interned Summer 2021 at an organic farm in Upstate N.Y. I worked on the farm in the greenhouse as well as running their farm stand. During my time there, I also worked on projects to improve the educational aspect about local produce and producers featured in the farm stand.
Madison McIntyre
Hometown: West Milford, New Jersey
Graduate School: University of South Dakota / University of Alabama
Field of study: biology
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me in many ways. Living in a diverse community is a part of life. The students at Dickinson taught me so much about inclusivity and diversity. My anthropology degree has taught me so many unique perspectives of the world and how to think critically. And biology is my passion. I intend to continue to pursue higher academia.
What are you most anticipating about your career or post-graduate pursuits?
I am very excited to further scientific outreach and encouraging students from underprivileged areas to find empowerment in science. I look forward to placing indigenous voices back into natural science. And I definitely look forward to doing field research in South Africa with local community members and playing with chameleons!
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
I think there are so many. Becoming a
blue hat,
studying abroad in Iceland and Costa Rica, field research in Colorado, and the students I have met.
Internship Experience
I completed a research based internship with a grant from CSE. It was a summer-long internship which included field research in NW Colorado, lab research in NW Colorado and Carlisle, and community outreach and education with underrepresented communities. I worked with Professor Boback and the project has culminated into my senior thesis in Anthropology and my honors thesis in biology.
Josh Seymour
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Employer: The Bowdoin Group
Job title: associate
Job Responsibilities
Creating market maps for executive search projects
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Tools and skills to succeed in different environments.
What are you most anticipating about your career or post-graduate pursuits?
Being in a new city.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Playing basketball and vlad.
Internship Experience
EDSI Employment consulting intern.
Published May 10, 2022