History

Jenny DeRocher

• librarian in the Archives & Local History Department | La Crosse Public Library
• Public History Certificate

The Public History Program prepared me for a rigorous graduate program and my future career in archives. I learned how to incorporate meaningful policy change in my everyday work as a public employee, and how to best engaged different demographics with history.

Callie O’Connor

• Public History Certificate

What really set me up for a successful career in textile conservation was seeking out hands-on learning and work experiences, primarily in museum internships while I was at UWL and prior to applying for graduate school.

Laura Godden

• History

History Professor Víctor Macías‑González taught me how to grow my communication and intellectual reading skills. Through memorable lessons, he demonstrated what it is to be a scholar, and how to analyze and add academic contributions. He also gave unparalleled educational advice and inspired me to go on to graduate school in history.

Gabi Cox

• Social Studies Teacher | Germantown High School
• Broadfield Social Studies Education

My classes and professors have prepped me to enter any school with confidence. I feel ready to implement creative lessons and cater to a variety of learners. I feel very well prepared to handle difficult situations with confidence, even in my first year.

Amanda Kind

• International & Global Studies

Through my experience in the International and Global Studies program, I have been able to see how national policies have a global impact and the importance of global collaboration. Learning how to think beyond borders is important when addressing global challenges, which I plan to do as a State Department employee someday.

Sara (Kruger) Pendleton

• Broadfield Social Studies Education

Becoming a social studies teacher allowed me to bring together a lot of interests I have, while making a tangible impact in my community.

José Rubio-Zepeda

• International & Global Studies

In the International and Global Studies minor, I had the opportunity to engage in an array of courses, which allowed me to envision myself working in Latin America and to specialize in the region. I took the knowledge gained and continued to develop my research interests into graduate school.

Ashley Schwartz

• International & Global Studies

What I loved about UWL's International and Global Studies minor was the flexibility to take classes in a variety of disciplines. The capstone also provides a great opportunity to pursue personal interests. As part of my capstone, I was able to work on a research article that was eventually published!

Aaron Bhatoya

• History

Seeing my teachers and professors’ faces light up during historical discussions helped me feel confident that history was a field I seriously wanted to pursue. It wasn’t until the last year of undergrad that I contemplated academia as a career path.