History Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Students in Professor of History Matt Pinsker’s class explore historical records.

Students in Professor of History Matt Pinsker’s class explore historical records.

Seamus Sweeney

Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Major: history 
Employer: GO Foundation
Job title: AmeriCorps tutor & mentor 
Service organization: Americorps
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
 
My time at Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation, as I have learned the value of hard work and determination. I believe these traits will continue to help me as I grow and transition into this new stage of my life following graduation. 
 
Internship Experience
  • Jerry DeFalco Advertising in Orlando, Fla., intern. 

Nicole Bustard

Hometown: Sparrows Point, Maryland
Majors: classical studies, history
Employer: AmeriCorps National Community Civilian Corps
Job title: team leader
Service organization: Americorps
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has given me the skills I need for success in any career, such as critical, innovative thinking; a willingness to learn; and the ability to have conversations and dialogues across several disciplines. It has, furthermore, left me with inspiration and confidence to approach any challenge that I may encounter, wherever I am in the world.
 
Internship Experience
  • Dickinson College Commentaries, Carlisle, Pa., winter intern. 

Corrine Plunto

Hometown: Middletown, Delaware
Major: history 
Employer: Phillips Exeter Academy
Job title: history teaching intern
 
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
 
Dickinson has shown me that I am very capable of overcoming obstacles, both by myself and with the help of others. Many of my Dickinson classes and professors have helped me develop valuable critical thinking, communication, reading/writing and creative problem solving skills that will be invaluable in my life after graduation, both at work and in my everyday life.
 
Internship Experience
  • Fort Delaware State Park, historical interpretation intern.
  • Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections, Carlisle, Pa., Garrett intern.

Zaitian Guo

Hometown: Shanghai, China
Major: history
Graduate School: HKU
Field of study: Chinese history
 

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Published May 24, 2024