I found my time in literature essential in providing a humanistic counterweight to my technical studies at the Institute. The flexibility of the course and breadth of expertise among the…
I really enjoyed my time spent as a literature major. My decision to double major in literature (and chemistry) was a bit late in my undergraduate career, but I knew…
I have loved to read for as long as I can remember –my mother is a librarian and I practically grew up in libraries. Books were, and still are, a…
Literature was such an integral part of my undergraduate experience. I am so immensely grateful for the support I received from the students, faculty, and staff in the section. I…
What is your favorite lit class you’ve taken and why? I loved taking Modern Fiction with Professor Howard Eiland and Reading Fiction with Dr. Julia Panko. Both focused on twentieth…
Becoming a joint major in literature was the best decision I’ve made during my time at MIT. I’ve always been a fan of literature and I knew since my first…
What is your favorite book or film? The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. I have a copy that my first grade teacher gave me. It’s the best book…
What is your favorite Literature class that you’ve taken? Race and Identity in American Literature. It was the most thought-provoking class I’ve ever taken. What is your favorite book or…
What do you enjoy doing outside classes? Chill, play saxophone, and write poetry Why are you a Literature major? I’m a fan of the humanism movement popularized by Petrarch and…
