Making Connections: 5 Q’s with Jackson Burnett
Jackson Burnett is a fifth-year honors student double-majoring in German and mechanical engineering. He recently spent a year on a study abroad adventure that consisted of six months of language and engineering classes at the Technische Universitat Darmstadt...
Learning about Losing at the MPSA Conference
“This experience was pivotal during my time as an undergraduate. It expanded my understanding of the current state of political science, refined my presentation skills (which also helped my preparation for the thesis defense), expanded my connections within the field and provided valuable insights that aided in the growth of my research and considerations for future studies.”
Getting Out of My Comfort Zone at the MPSA Conference
“My biggest takeaway from this experience is that you cannot let your mental limitations and fears define you. Work hard, and let your work speak for itself.”
A First (Or Second) for Everything at the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference
“My advice to students considering research is to start early and research something you’re passionate about! There is an unlimited number of topics you can research, and you may be surprised at the amount of research that hasn’t been conducted yet.”
