Ana Ramirez, B.A. 2020
Spark Fellow, Duke University Office of Undergraduate Education – Durham, NC
2020 Major: Religious Studies and Environmental Science and Policy; certificate in Latino/a Studies in the Global South
How has being a Religion graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?
"Being a religion graduate provided me the skills to be an excellent writer, communicator, and critical thinker. As a smaller department in terms of students, I had the opportunity to interact with faculty more often than my peers in other fields of study. Their willingness to provide mentorship and support to religious studies students gave me a good example of what profound mentorship can look like, something I use in my professional career today."
What advice would you give students in Duke's Religion programs?
"Go to office hours, introduce yourself to your professors, and be intentional about seeking out meaningful mentorship, because the faculty and staff in the religious studies department care so much about the success and wellness of their students."
