Nominated by departments or programs, Department Student Advisors (DSAs) know firsthand what it’s like to be a Critical Theory concentrator. Hadley is available via e-mail and at special campus events to answer your questions. DSAs do not replace academic advisors or faculty, but serve as an additional resource at K.

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More about Ariadne

In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
Without a doubt, the professors.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Since it is a concentration, take a few classes in fields like ANSO, philosophy, and political science to build the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to the field. However, because critical theory does discuss society at large, do not be afraid to take some classes in STEM to gain a holistic approach to topics at hand!

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
The most valuable thing I have learned at K is to allow myself to be vulnerable when asking for support.

What has been your favorite class at K?
My favorite class at K was Race and Racism with Professor Villegas because it challenged me to think about the different ways that people engage in speech and the subliminal messages sent in every day conversation.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
Since I am a transfer, I have not been able to take advantage of the open curriculum because I lost credits transferring in. That being said, I love to learn and am extremely grateful for the opportunity to take classes in other fields. I often tell my friends that if I had the money, I would stay in school to learn as many subjects as I could.

What is your SIP?
My Senior Integrated Project is a literary analysis of the societal and legal impacts of generative AI from a critical theory perspective.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
After K, I plan to go on to law school where I hope to study copyright law, contract law, and corporate law.

What is a random fun fact about you?
When I was younger, I used to be one of the top five fastest skiers for my age group in Michigan! I still ski today, but not competitively.