In this article, Alejandro shares his experiences writing a senior seminar paper: from crafting the initial research question to presenting his findings as a polished paper. His advice: start your research as early as possible and choose a topic you are passionate about.
History major Abbigail spent a semester at Seoul National University in South Korea through FSU's Global Exchanges program. Her advice to students thinking of studying abroad: "It might seem daunting, but after a few weeks you will not want to leave."
In this article, FSU History alumnus Kieran Stenson tells us about his experience writing an undergraduate honors thesis about the Polish Constitution of 1791. His project examines the constitution’s historical significance and its rhetorical style, combining political history and literary analysis.
Kayla Reeves had an amazing summer as a Historic Deerfield fellow! Through hands-on research, lab work, and lectures, Reeves learned about colonial American material culture at Deerfield, Massachusetts.
History major Sarah Brophy shares how she fell in love with archival research during her trip to Germany this past summer which made her realize that she wanted to be a historian: "I love writing, I love the archives, I love teaching – I will like my life as a historian!"
History major Ashley Krupa spent two weeks in Croatia and Bosnia this past summer as part of a semester-long course on “Security and Cooperation in Southeastern Europe,” which combined travel with research and academic coursework.
History major Daela did her senior seminar project on the Choshu Five, important statesmen in 19th-century Japan, who as students studied illegally abroad. Her advice to others: Make sure early on that you have enough primary and secondary sources in a language that you can read!
Wyatt Geary spent his first year at Florida State studying in Florence, Italy, and Valencia, Spain. Discover what it is like to spend your freshmen year at one of FSU's study abroad centers.
History major Kieran talks about learning Polish in Krakow, Poland and his travels through the country in search of Polish history.
Talia, a History major with a minor in film studies, decided to combine both her passions when she researched and wrote her senior seminar thesis on depictions of machismo in three movies.