Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances

A philosophy and women, gender, and sexuality studies double major with a political science minor, Ferraro broadened her knowledge by taking many different classes outside of her majors, enjoying everything an education in the liberal arts and sciences affords students. Outside of the classroom, she grew her leadership skills through Alpha Omicron Pi and the Office of Residential Education, where she worked as an assistant residential life coordinator. Said Ferraro, “I knew I wanted to attend an institution that provided me with unlimited opportunities to explore different leadership opportunities and to be able to have close connections with faculty to build those relationships that would not only help me while at the institution, but also after I graduated. Gettysburg has provided just that and more for me.” After graduation, Ferraro will attend American University’s Washington College of Law to pursue her goal of becoming a prosecuting attorney for the special victims unit.

 “A large part of what I learned at Gettysburg within my majors is simply how to communicate with people from different backgrounds than my own,” said Jury. “I learned the importance of understanding everyone’s stories and how wonderfully different they can be–each just as special and important as the next.” Jury is most proud of her work as the lead intern for Communications & Marketing, which included development of the “Humans of Gettysburg” media campaign that highlighted individuals across campus. With a double major in women, gender, and sexuality studies and international and global studies and a minor in peace and justice studies, Jury plans on continuing her work in the communications and marketing industry as part of a public relations firm or a nonprofit.