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Erin Erickson

The Spatial Studies minor affords students a plethora of opportunities to apply spatial thinking to their own major courses of study. As a Sociology major, Spatial Studies enables me to quantify social outcomes related to public health and educational attainment based on geographic location. I am particularly interested in the use of spatial reasoning to…
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Lauren Mullarkey-Williams

Following my first year of undergrad, I started searching for a minor that could help my resume and future job applications stand out against others. As a Policy, Planning, and Development major with passions spread across many different fields, I wanted to find a common link to tie my interests and studies together. Spatial Studies…
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Grace Corsi

Grace Corsi
Whether it was constructing elaborate forts as a child, singing in choirs, composing music, or designing treehouses, I’ve always found immense joy in the process of creating. This has carried into my studies at USC, where I am double majoring in Jazz Voice and GeoDesign. Growing up in Seattle, I developed a deep love for…
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Alanna Schenk

Alanna Shenk
I have always been intrigued by the workings of the international system and what constitutes humanitarian intervention, human rights, conflict trends, and resolution. Human rights violations take place everywhere as a result of political, structural, and systemic violence. Additionally, solutions to these problems often seem unattainable. My interest is to help recognize and ameliorate these…
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