2020 Classics Undergraduate Degree Recipients

Double Major: Art History and Anthropology
Double Minor: Classics and Humanities
Graduated Magna Cum Laude in Art History
Graduated With Distinction

I have really enjoyed my studies in Classics, and I wish I had been exposed to more Classics courses in my first few years of college. The most amazing part of my Classics studies was visiting Pompeii and the Acropolis in Athens while studying abroad during my junior year.

Major: Astrophysics
Minor: Classics
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in Astrophysics
Graduated With Distinction

I love studying the classics because the wealth of knowledge held by these ancient civilizations never fails to inspire; one needs only to look in the right places. Studying the classics at CU Boulder has been a delightful experience due to the excellence of the professorial staff, and breadth of available areas of study. After graduation, I plan on going into the space industry, and starting a couple of my own businesses on the side. Time permitting, I would also love to get involved in some archaeological fieldwork.

Major: Art History
Minor: Classics and French

Major: Integrative Physiology
Minor: Classics

Minoring in Classics has allowed me to read amazing stories and learn about ancient Greek culture. Instead of having a schedule filled with science, I had the opportunity to squeeze in classes that dealt with humanities. It was very fulfilling and I can officially say that The Odyssey is my favorite book!

Major: Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
Minor: Classics

Classics taught me that the world is so much bigger than the world of science. I learned to question the norm and to laugh at the ridiculous. I also learned to think for myself and that it is okay to disagree. Those are two things I’ll take with me for the rest of my life.

Major: Business Marketing
Minor: Classics

My time with Classics has been life-changing! I have made friendships that not only helped me grow as a person but will last a lifetime. I would like to thank professors Reina Callier, Samuel Kindick, Tyler Lansford, Mitchell Pentzer, and Jackie Elliot for providing me with the most entertaining, rich, and engaging learning experiences of my entire college career; you all increased my passion for Ancient Greek and Roman history.

Major: History
Minor: Classics

I love Classics, particularly Greek thought and politics. I am an international student from China, and Classics helps me to learn more about the west. I have plans to do business after I graduate, but I think it does not matter what I am going to do as long as I help the understanding between the west and the east world which is a responsibility for all of us.

(Summer 2020)
Double Major: Philosophy and Journalism
Minor: Classics

My love for Classics blossomed with my love for ancient philosophy. My interest in Classics began when I first started studying ancient philosophy, not long after I fell in love with the works of Plato. I have always been intrigued in Roman culture and what better way to connect than translating ancient works by myself, lending my own interpretation and translation of the culture I am so deeply fascinated with. I would love to eventually go to law school for human rights and use the knowledge learning Latin has granted me to aid me in my education.