Kaitie Jourdeuil

Bachelor of Humanities, Buchanan Postdoctoral Fellow in Canadian Democracy at Queen’s University

B.Hum Graduate 2018
Buchanan Postdoctoral Fellow in Canadian Democracy at Queen’s University

What was your experience like in the program?

The Bachelor of Humanities program provided the foundation for my academic career—not only by introducing me to the foundational texts in Western philosophy, (on which I continue to rely in my work and teaching), but by placing those texts in a wider cultural context. While a student at the College, I learned not only to deconstruct philosophical arguments, but to see these arguments as part of a larger conversation about human experience and the nature of community. I carry this perspective with me in my work and daily life

What I loved most about the BHum program, however, was the student experience. The smaller class sizes generate a tight-knit cohort who support one another through the four years in the program. I have so many fond memories of studying for hours in the lounge, cheering on my classmates at Fight Night, and attending music nights. The friends I made at the College are among my closest, and we continue to support one another through our diverse career paths.

How has your B.Hum degree helped your career?

It provided me with the analytic skills and intellectual foundation to succeed in academia. More importantly, it made me curious about the world around me and how we ought to live in community together within that world.