Sarah Kurth
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Sarah Kurth '28

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
"I love connecting my interests across courses and fields of study and felt that ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø shared that value."

"I love connecting my interests across courses and fields of study and felt that ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø shared that value."

Sarah Kurth ’28 (pictured above at the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia) is pursuing a major in History of Art and a minor in Spanish. Below, she reflects on her academic experience at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø.

 

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Sarah Kurth '28
During my college search, I was really drawn to the importance of interdisciplinary learning. 

I love connecting my interests across courses and fields of study and felt that ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø shared that value. Entering ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, I was interested in History of Art and Spanish, and my introductory classes in both departments solidified them as my fields of study. Both departments are incredibly supportive and have allowed me to pursue a variety of opportunities and in and out of the classroom. ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's requirements encouraged me to expand on my interests outside of my double-major, for example, exploring archiving in my Emily Balch seminar (E-Sem) and Linguistics for my Scientific Investigation requirement.

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a page from a manuscript Sarah transcribed
My first History of Art intro class, Medieval Art and Architecture, taught me so much not only about the topic, but about the History of Art discipline. It made me a better writer, and set me up for my next four years of study. I couldn't have asked for a better first-semester teacher than my E-Sem professor, Juan Suarez Ontaneda. Not only did he make the transition from high school to college writing clear and achievable, he created a classroom environment where we felt valued for our contributions and engagement with the material.
I've been researching in the Spanish department under Katherine Phipps creating transcripts of Spanish Inquisition trial documents. 

This has resulted in a as well as an ongoing research project, and I hope to integrate the work into my senior thesis. This year I became a Spanish TA for the Beginner Spanish class, and I've loved getting to develop exercises for my students that facilitate conversational skills and confidence.

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Sarah during May Day on campus
As part of the Museum Studies intro course I got to go into the city several times a month to visit museums and learn from professionals about their careers and specializations. 

I've found that ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's student body is uninterested in competition, instead values interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing a genuine love for academia. 

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø as a student body truly wants everyone to succeed. Every student has individual interests that make them unique assets to the classroom, and shared enthusiasm for these interests encourages students across disciplines and years to fulfil their academic goals.
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