American Studies at Miami University
Student and Alumni Profiles
Read what current and former students have to say about the American Studies Program at Miami University.
"After taking my first AMS class, I realized that the American Studies program would not, unlike most of the majors that I had been considering, force me to choose just one of my interests to pursue."
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"Not only do I have the academic freedom to study whichever aspects of American culture I want, I have many internship and research opportunities. The American Studies faculty is full of knowledgeable, and enthusiastic professors."
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"The American Studies instructors that have taught my courses have all been enthusiastic about teaching and their course materials. This creates a positive classroom environment and seems to energize the students ... the instructors always encourage students to share their perspectives."
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"American Studies also provided me with wonderful professors. The excitement I have for my courses is largely due to the enthusiasm with which every AMS professor teaches. Each of my professors has pushed me to be creative — in my opinion the most important quality any individual, but especially a marketing professional, can have."
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"With a degree in American Studies, I hope to venture into the field of politics. I feel that what I learn in American Studies will help me to understand the U.S. culture as a whole."
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"The analytical skills I have developed within American Studies help me to excel in all my classes. Beyond that, the program prepares and inspires me to be an engaged and responsible citizen. When I graduate I will be prepared for a career ..."
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As a young journalist, I am appreciating how the American Studies program has shaped so much of how I write, conduct interviews, and edit stories. The training has really helped me to think on my toes and pursue more of the underlying themes of the stories."
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"The American Studies program at Miami offered a number of opportunities for guided academic research. By taking advantage of these enriching pursuits, I am equipped to think independently, to engage with perplexing problems, and to draw my own conclusions from all available evidence."
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