Case File: Valerie Roth

The following are excerpts taken from transcripts of a conversation with a Carnegie Mellon student.

Name: Valerie Roth
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Ethics, History and Public Policy, and International Relations
Hometown: Akron, Ohio Why Carnegie Mellon? Carnegie Mellon had several majors I was interested in, it had a small campus and it was also close to home. How did you choose your major? I selected my majors my first semester sophomore year. I chose them because policy interests me and I love learning about different cultures. Do you live on- or off-campus? I live on-campus because it’s closer to classes and more convenient. What do you do for fun during the week, in addition to your homework? I like going out to eat in Squirrel Hill with friends. Are you involved in any campus organizations? I work in the Office of Admission as a tour guide. What is your favorite class? Please describe. I love all my classes. My professors have all been amazing! Are you planning to work on any research/internships? I will be doing a Senior Honors thesis on the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. What are your plans after graduation? I am going on to graduate school. What is your favorite thing to do in Pittsburgh (or favorite place off-campus)? I like going out to Monroeville because there are a lot of things to do as far as shopping, eating, entertainment.

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