The best thing I did during my time at UH was randomly sign up for an American Studies course. Dedicated professors and TAs, small class sizes, and interesting, as well as diverse course contexts, inspired and motivated me to become an active and engaged student and citizen. The department provides many unique opportunities to all of its students – by working closely with two American Studies professors, I was able to participate in an internship with Governor Abercrombie’s Policy office my senior year. Since graduating Spring 2011, I have found work as a legal assistant and volunteer with Hospice while I prepare myself for future graduate school studies.