2008

Issis Palomo

My interest in Classics began in ninth grade when I took Latin, and later expanded to the ancient world in general when I took an art history class the following year. In addition to the almost mathematical precision of the Latin language, I was fascinated by the slides of ancient temples, cuneiform tablets, and long-lost cities that out teacher showed the class. Currently, I am majoring in Classics at Columbia University, and will attend Summer Session I of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. There I hope to expand my knowledge of Greek culture and language by having the immediate, hands-on experience of visiting archaeological sites around the country and living in Athens for six weeks. After graduation, I plan to pursue further study of Classics, as well as of Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations.

 2008

James McCaffery

As an aspiring classicist at Brooklyn College, I have been able to pursue a connection to the ancient world through its history and language. My study of and passion for Greek and Latin convinced me to pursue an undergraduate degree in Classics, and have dedicated myself to developing not only a mastery of the languages of the ancient world but an understanding of the culture of another world.

It is my intention to focus my studies not only on understanding the great movements of history, but the experience of the individual in his day-to-day life. I believe there is as much merit in experiencing the past on the smallest scale as there is in understanding the most significant historical events. To this end I have focused much of my undergraduate work to the study of ancient sexuality, religion, and household life.

After obtaining my undergraduate degree, I intend to continue my graduate studies and eventually pursue a PhD in the field of classical studies. This scholarship affords me an invaluable opportunity to study at the Classical Summer School at the American Academy in Rome, enabling me not only to study in the heart of the Empire itself but to study alongside the youngest and brightest graduates and instructors in the field

 2007

Krystel Khalid

My passion for studying the classical world began when I took my first Latin class in high school. As an entering freshman, I was uncertain of what the study of Latin entailed, but I eventually discovered a genuine passion for it. This interest in the classical world led me to pursue my undergraduate degree in Classics at UC Davis.

Since I have studied classics at the university level, while pursuing a double-major in cultural anthropology, I have become greatly interested in the anthropological aspects of the ancient world as well. I hope to center much of my graduate studies in Roman poetry and comedy, while focusing on aspects of society such as the cultural constructions of gender, the characterization of "the other," and the ancient institution of slavery.

After completing my Master's Degree in classics, I hope to be able to pursue a PhD in classical archaeology, as I feel that it would best combine my passion for classics and anthropology. In order to make the transition from a classical literature program to an archaeology program, I know that I need to thoroughly prepare myself, and participate in archaeological programs abroad. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to be involved in an excavation in Romania this summer, at the Tropaeum Traiani site; the award has enabled me to gain access to an opportunity I would not have otherwise had, an opportunity that I hope will provide the foundation for a strong training in classical archaeology.

 2007

Christopher Bravo

My major at the University of Southern California was Classics, with a minor in Psychology. My favorite areas of study are the Hellenistic Mediterranean, Interactions between Ancient Greece, and the "Other."

Classics offers a rare insight into a world thousands of years before our time, which in itself is very intriguing. But more than anything, I believe the study of Classics is an attempt to recreate a world that while similar to our own, is in many ways very different. Trying to understand both these similarities and differences is what has grabbed my full-interest as a student.

My most immediate goal is to attend graduate school and eventually obtain a Ph.D. in Classics. After that, my ultimate goal is to become a renowned researcher and inspiring teacher in the field.

Chika Okoye (Hunter College of CUNY)

I attended the summer program of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens' Summer Program. I am finishing my degree in Classics at Hunter College and plan to apply to graduate programs for next fall.

 
2006

Anna Gonzalez  (University of Texas at Austin)

With my scholarship I pursued a directed study at Pergamon Museum in Berlin and studied intensive German at Goethe Institute. I am currently working full time as an Administratie Associate in the Offic eof Sponsored Projects (i.e. grants) at U.T. I plan to teach for a year in high school and then apply to graduate schools.

Ada Chiaghana  (Baylor University)

I attended the Baylor in Italy Program. Then I tranferred to the University of Southern California, where I am a junior. My major is Classics

 2004

2003

I attended the Intensive Summer Intermediate Latin Program at the University of Chicago. I was enrolled in the Graduate School at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor but now have transferred to Nortre Dame University, where I am in the program of early Christian studies.

2002

Attended Summer courses at the University of Washington, where she earned a B.A. in Classics and a BA.A in Ancient and Near Eastern Studies, 2004

2004 Rhodes Scholar

M.Phil. in Egyptology, Oxford, 2006

Now working on doctorate at University of Chicago

2002

I attended the Intensive Greek Program at theUniversity of California-Berkeley and then took the University of Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics. I received an M.A. from Northern Illinois University in Philosophy.

Now I am a doctoral student at the University of Chicago on a five-year fellowship in Philosophy and the Committee on Social Thought.

2001

Yasuko Taoka (Grinnell College)

2000

I attended the College Year in Athens Summer Program. I received an M.A. in Classics from University of Chicago, where I am now working on my doctorate in Classics. My special interests are in Classics and Theater