Name: Kayleigh Casey
Instagram: kc_casey22
Majors in German, English, and Global Studies
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Year at UNL: Fourth-year
Favorite Book:
My favorite book would have to be One Hundred Years of Solitude, probably because of its depictions of cycles of life and death. Its also just got a great sense of humor.
Favorite Movie:
My favorite movie is probably Amelie. It's so comforting to watch, and the story is so fun.
Why Global Studies?
I chose my areas of study based on my interests in language and culture, coupled with my love of literature. Global Studies was the last major I added, when I became interested in studying global interactions through a humanities lens, and I have enjoyed every minute of it so far. I recommend a degree in Global Studies because its multidisciplinary and well rounded, and useful for anyone wanting to do anything on an even slightly international scale, or just anyone who wants to learn about their place in the world. One really interesting class I've taken is Refugees, Migrants, and Displaced Persons with Dr Reilly. Dr Reilly makes sure to challenge you to think of Human Rights on a global scale, which opens your eyes to possibilities and injustices alike.
Extracurricular Experiences:
In my time at UNL I completed a six-month study abroad in Berlin, part of which I was a student in an intensive language academy and part of which I was taking German culture classes as a UNL student and also working as an intern at LIT Book Publishing Verlag. It was a fantastic experience and I recommend anyone in school right now to try, even if it's a short time, to study abroad in college. It taught me a lot about myself and my goals and allowed me the opportunity to live in another country for half a year.
Post-Graduation Plans:
My post-graduation plans at the moment are in limbo, but I am waiting to hear back from Fulbright German and Fulbright Austria about their English Teaching Assistantship grants. If I receive it I would be living in either Germany or Austria for a year (or two) in a real classroom helping teach English. Many other countries have similar programs, which I plan to apply to and continue teaching English for a few years before going to grad school.