Degrees: B.A. in Plan II Honors and Philosophy Honors. Minor in Math.
How did the Stamps Scholarship help shape your undergraduate experience?
The Stamps Scholarship expanded my horizons by funding travel all over the US and the world. During my time at UT, I visited India, Israel, and Peru. Time abroad made me a more globally-conscious citizen. I connected with other cultures and world events, and became aware of the opportunities and challenges that other countries face today. Because of the Scholarship, I feel better prepared for whatever life brings.
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your freshman self?
I would encourage myself to take the classes that interested me the most, not the classes that fit best with my “life plan.” I wish I had taken another language – probably Spanish – and more Computer Science and Math classes.
Who has had the greatest impact on you throughout your college career and how so?
My research with Dr. Jonathan Dancy has changed how I think about ethical dilemmas. Dr. Dancy is philosophy’s foremost moral particularist, meaning that he views moral questions on a case-by-case basis, not as governed by exceptionless principles. The work may seem esoteric, but it has refined my approach to every day ethical quandaries. No longer do I rely on principles like “do not lie”; instead I pay attention to context and shifting circumstances.
What’s your favorite Stamps Scholar memory?
I loved the Stamps Days of Service! Cleaning up nature parks with my friends was always fun and rewarding.
What comes next?
Next year I will begin work at the management consulting firm Strategy&, part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers network. I’m tremendously excited to bring my philosophy skills to tangible business problems.
Please share your favorite inspirational quote.
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot