We're excited to continue our Student Spotlight Series, because we want you to get to know our students! They're awesome! Most recently we featured Art History major Angus Leydic, who will be graduating this semester. (We'll miss you, Angus!)
Now we'd like you to meet double major Jill Purcell, who is a sophomore studying History and Corporate Communications. We're glad Jill will be with us for a couple more years!
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Now we'd like you to meet double major Jill Purcell, who is a sophomore studying History and Corporate Communications. We're glad Jill will be with us for a couple more years!
What year are you during 2014-2015?
Sophomore
Hometown:
Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Outside of Philly)
Why did you choose to double major in History and Communication?
History because I love the subject and want to know everything about everywhere; Communication because job opportunities can be so diverse and I like to write.
What's been your favorite History class so far and why?
Dr. Dwyer’s ‘Revolution: Modern Latin America’ - I liked that it focused on some really interesting turning points in Latin American History and it was neat to compare and contrast different countries’ revolutions. The content was really fascinating and I actually wanted to do the readings/homework!
What area of History are you most interested in?
I love Public History and going to museums. I could spend hours looking at paintings or objects of the past.
Favorite Movie:
Tangled
Favorite Book:
The Opposite of Lonelinessby Marina Keegan
Favorite Historical Period:
Colonial America
Little Known Fact About You:
I’m an avid Post-it® note user.
Extracurricular Activities while at Duquesne:
Circle K International, Art History/History Society, TOMS Club, Duquesne University Dance Theatre, & Lambda Sigma.
Sophomore
Hometown:
Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Outside of Philly)
Why did you choose to double major in History and Communication?
History because I love the subject and want to know everything about everywhere; Communication because job opportunities can be so diverse and I like to write.
What's been your favorite History class so far and why?
Dr. Dwyer’s ‘Revolution: Modern Latin America’ - I liked that it focused on some really interesting turning points in Latin American History and it was neat to compare and contrast different countries’ revolutions. The content was really fascinating and I actually wanted to do the readings/homework!
What area of History are you most interested in?
I love Public History and going to museums. I could spend hours looking at paintings or objects of the past.
Favorite Movie:
Tangled
Favorite Book:
The Opposite of Lonelinessby Marina Keegan
Favorite Historical Period:
Colonial America
Little Known Fact About You:
I’m an avid Post-it® note user.
Extracurricular Activities while at Duquesne:
Circle K International, Art History/History Society, TOMS Club, Duquesne University Dance Theatre, & Lambda Sigma.
What are your plans (or your dreams) for after you finish your Bachelor's degree?
I would love to go to graduate school for Public History and then work in the museum world. That’s the dream but until then, we’ll just see where life takes me!
I would love to go to graduate school for Public History and then work in the museum world. That’s the dream but until then, we’ll just see where life takes me!