High School/Hometown: South Brunswick, NJ
Education: B.S., Rutgers University (Marketing & minor in Modern Greek Studies); currently pursuing a Masters in Human Resources.
Year of RU Graduation: 2017
Current Position: Rutgers Business School- Office of Career Management, Program Coordinator
What does the company do?
We assist students at RBS to prepare for and land their dream jobs.
Why did you decide to take courses in Modern Greek (language)? If you pursued the minor in Modern Greek Studies, why did you decide to do this?
I wanted to pursue the minor to learn more about my own culture, language and history.
What did you like the most about your Greek classes? If you took the minor, what did you like most in the other approved courses for the minor that you took (e.g., history, political science, religion)?
I enjoyed the courses I took abroad in Thessaloniki the most as they were very immersed into the day-to-day lives of both the history and the modern local community.
Considering your current position and successes, was there anything in the classes or experiences you had, in pursuing Modern Greek and/or Modern Greek Studies, that contributed to your perspectives and accomplishments?
The ability to study abroad and have a thorough understanding of another culture, language and country as a whole through this minor has helped me connect with students of all backgrounds in my current role.
If you pursued a M.A. or Ph.D. after graduating from Rutgers, did the courses you took in Modern Greek, or Modern Greek Studies, help prepare you for graduate work, or your professional life in general?
I am currently pursuing a Masters in Human Resources where it is always critical to have a global understanding of people, and thus my Minor continues to serve me well in this capacity.
Were you able to participate in any of the Modern Greek Studies Program’s approved locations overseas — i.e., the summer program in Thessaloniki, or the semester/AY programs at CYA in Athens and ACT in Thessaloniki? How did such experiences impact you?
I was able to attend the summer study abroad pilot program in Thessaloniki. My experience there certainly had a tremendous impact in my undergrad career.
What advice would you give students thinking about studying Modern Greek, or taking the MGSP minor, but haven’t made up their minds?
Learning another language and overall culture of another population is something that enables you to connect with people from all over the world. Getting a global perspective is critical in a market where everything is being globalized.