Samantha Case

I chose to attend the University of Mississippi after going on a campus tour. I was intrigued by all of the different programs and clubs available, the History Department, as well as most people being very welcoming.

I knew that I wanted to major in History once I was a senior in high school, but I declared both of my minors during my sophomore year at the University. During my freshman year, I began to hear about the Museum Studies minor through the History Department, and I declared it as one of my minors while in the introductory Museum Studies class. During the Fall 2022 semester, I took a 20th Century Southern History class, so that persuaded me to add a Southern Studies minor as well.

Teaching careers are NOT the only jobs available for history majors! However often someone might ask you if you want to be a teacher after college, that's not the only career path available for history lovers. There are multitudes of options available in public history, historic preservation, archival work, as well as legal careers.

The faculty in the History Department are outstanding. They care about students and our well-being as well as doing all they can to make sure students are grasping content in the best way possible.

Dr. Grem's 20th Century South Class had the most impact on me. I hadn't always wanted to study the South in an academic context, but after taking that class, he showed me that not only is it something feasible, it's something I actually want to do in college.

I love spending time on the Square! I also have a library card for the Oxford Public Library, so I enjoy going there to see if there are any books that interest me!

I'm cheap, so I cook at home frequently, but I've got to say that anything from Volta is good.