Ahmya McCoy created an individualized major in "Fashion Business Inclusivity Studies" by combining courses in Business Administration, History, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and by participating in a semester-long Experiential Global Learning Program in Florence, Italy to take specific courses in Fashion.

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Kevin Ly explains how he created an individualized major in "International Human Resources" by combining courses in Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Political Science, Business, and more. He describes his experience studying in France for a semester as well as his plans to teach English and pursue graduate studies in Japan.

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Honor Neal explains how she created an individualized major in "Community and Environmental Health" by combining courses in Anthropology, Sociology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Geography, Natural Resources and the Environment, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and more. She describes her capstone research project on the social and environmental issues around public transportation in Connecticut as well as her passion for community building and her plans to pursue a career in Social Work.

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Mariam Vargas explains how she created an individualized major in "International Relations" by combining courses in Political Science; Human Rights; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and more. She describes her research interest in Transitional Justice, sparked by her participation in an international studied program in Kosovo. She also describes being awarded a Rangel Graduate Fellowship, which will propel her into a career in diplomacy.

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Alexis Torres completed her individualized major in "Marine Resources and Indigenous Communities" at UConn in 2023. In this episode she explains how she created her major by combining courses in Marine Sciences, Maritime Studies, American Studies, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She also describes her experience as an intern at UConn CIRCA as well as her current position as a Sustainability and Resilience Specialist for the Town of Groton, CT.

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Nick English explains how he created an individualized major in "Sports Promotion & Entrepreneurship" by combining courses in Communications, Business Administration, Management & Entrepreneurship, Economics, and more. He describes his experiences working with Championship Labs on the UConn campus and with Nclusve, a creative agency that he founded and where he serves as Creative Director.

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Rachel Levy explains how she created an individualized major in "Fashion Engineering and Durability" by combining courses in History, Business Administration, and Communications with an Experiential Global Learning Program in Florence, Italy, where she will take specific courses in Fashion. She describes her experiences working in the trades and her passion for starting a business that produces durable, long-lasting clothing.

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Alexsia Newman explains how she created an individualized major in "Developmental Neuroscience" by combining courses in Physiology & Neurobiology, Human Development & Family Sciences, Psychology, and more. She describes her experiences working as an EMT and as a patient care assistant at CT Children's Hospital as well as her long-term goal to pursue a career in pediatric medicine.

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