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A Q&A with Deborah Harkness

Chen ’16 reflects on her summer internship with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and how it relates to her potential career path.

“As a result of the M.A.T.L. program at MHC, I am a better teacher. I am more reflective on my teaching practices and am more confident in my abilities to teach and lead.”

“To read & write critically, understand historical context is important because policy work occasionally doesn't integrate it well enough.”

Take advantage of every opportunity, networking event, and mixer. Do the work to make this experience one that you will talk about for the rest of your life.

Mount Holyoke is full of mentors and people who are rooting for your success and will ensure that you find your interests and passions while you are here.

One of my proudest achievements during my undergraduate journey is my thesis in Spanish.

Emily was initially drawn to the Mount Holyoke College M.A.T.L. program because she was looking for a program that would fit her interests (leadership and education) and her family needs (nearby or virtual) and she was thrilled to discover that Mount Holyoke met those criteria.

Emma Taylor said yes her first semester and that has made all the difference.