Meet Your English Departmental Student Advisor
Karis Mulcahy
(she/her)
k22km01@kzoo.edu
Hometown: Troy, MI
Major: English
Minor: French
Study Abroad: Athens, Greece
Best Adjective to Describe You: Curious
DSAs are nominated by departments or programs. DSAs know firsthand what it’s like to be an English major. Karis is available via e-mail and at special campus events to answer your questions. DSAs do not replace academic advisors or faculty, but serve as an additional resource at K.
What Karis Loves about English and More
In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
Learning from amazing, supportive professors in classes about a wide variety of subjects.
What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Get involved early on in your college experience. Going to office hours and department events will help you connect with professors and students within your major.
What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
The most valuable thing I have learned at K is being open to new experiences. Since K College offers so many opportunities to be involved on campus and to get outside the K bubble, there are so many chances to explore new activities that you could find you enjoy.
What has been your favorite class at K?
My favorite class has been Early Modern Women’s Lit with Professor Smith because the class highlights female authors in a time period when women were not generally encouraged to write and because of the opportunities that the class offered for analysis.
How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
I love learning about a variety of topics, so I have taken advantage of the open curriculum by taking WGS and Philosophy classes in addition to my English major and French minor.
What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
Layout editor of The Index, student volunteer at Woodward Elementary, intern at Deportivo Publishing
What is your SIP?
Journalism project on the impact of tourism in Paris, France.
What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
Working as a non-fictional editor in book publishing.
What is a random fun fact about you?
My go-to drink at the Bookclub Cafe is a mocha.