We're delighted to introduce a new series profiling our alumni. First up: Giovanna Eichner.
Where she is now: Majoring in history at Boston College with a minor in German Studies.
Kaleidoscope affiliations: Alum of Social Sciences for Social Problems (‘18), Science in Society Teaching Fellow (‘19), Politics of Climate Change curriculum developer (‘20)
How Kaleidoscope influenced where she is today: “In high school, I didn’t find history engaging or useful, but the History 101 in Social Sciences for Social Problems shifted my perspective and now it’s my college major!”
What she’s doing this summer: “I’m interning with the Massachusetts State Clean Water Trust, applying my recently acquired accounting skills to an issue I care about, water equity. I’ll also be working with a professor at Boston College to redesign her accounting class to make it more engaging–I’m looking forward to using what I learned developing curriculum for Kaleidoscope!”
Her advice to high school seniors & college freshmen: “Don’t be afraid to do what interests you. My most rewarding experiences in college have come from combining what I am already interested in with something new or an issue the campus or broader community has.”
A risk she’s currently taking: “Next fall, I’m signed up for a drawing class at BC. While I enjoy doodling, the last time I took an art class was in elementary school. I look forward to seeing what I learn that can be applied to my work outside the art studio too”
Her reading recommendation: “The Anomaly, Hervé Le Tellier. Although at its surface the book is about a mysterious, supernatural plane crash, it also incorporates themes reminiscent of climate mitigation in how the government and people seek to understand this anomaly. Even more, I love the multiple perspectives throughout the book that illustrate how different people interpret the same event. ”
Connect with Giovanna if you are interested in history, environmental studies, accounting, or Boston College.