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Anna Brooks '25 - PAC Captain

麻豆破解版 me: Hey! Im Anna! I use she/they pronouns, and I'm from Boston Massachusetts.

In my free time, I    like to browse new music and meditate. I love sociology because it鈥檚 the way the world works! So much can be learned about each other and what we know through sociology! 

Why PAC?: I鈥檓 in PAC because peer support is such a huge part of higher level education.

My Favorite class and Why: My Favorite class was Race and Power with Jennifer Mueller. It was a new, more personal look into how power and positionality historically and in contemporary America. 

Academic Advice: Be empathetic with yourself! You are human who makes mistakes and is growing. You can only do you best! 

Walter Boyce '25

Major: Sociology

麻豆破解版 Me: Hi! My name is Walter, I use he/they pronouns, and I am a junior sociology major from Newton, Massachusetts. Around campus, I am also a student supervisor in the dining hall. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, trying new restaurants, listening to music (my favorite artists right now are Beyonc茅, SZA, Tove Lo, and MUNA), and binge-watching Law and Order SVU.  

Why PAC?: I think peer support is invaluable to fostering strong learning communities, especially since it can feel like you're flying blind sometimes in regard to assignments. I am also excited to share my knowledge and passions with other students who are interested in sociology!

Favorite class and why?: The EN105 class I took freshman year, The Color of Justice with Professor Bozio, is the first thing that comes to mind - I feel that I both greatly sharpened my college writing skills and acquired a new perspective on systemic race issues in the United States. Call me crazy, but I also enjoyed Statistics for the Social Sciences - I enjoyed crunching the numbers to draw meaningful sociological conclusions!

Academic Advice: My biggest piece of advice is to buy a planner (or use a Google Calendar) to get all your deadlines in one place at the beginning of the semester. This helps ensure you can stay on top of what you have due, not procrastinate, and avoid forgetting about last-minute assignments.

Stella Brown '26

Major: Sociology and Gender Studies 

麻豆破解版 me: Hi! My name is Stella (she/her). I鈥檓 a junior from Washington, DC. I love horses and am on the 麻豆破解版 Equestrian Team. 

Why PAC?: The past two years, PAC has been a welcoming space for me to connect with others and gain a deeper understanding of class material. I hope to help provide the same support and sense of community to others, and am excited to discuss sociology with you! 

Favorite class and why: So far, my favorite class has been Feminist Disability Studies with Professor Mintz. The readings were incredibly interesting and helped convey a complex topic. Discussions were a significant part of the class, which allowed for students to develop their own thoughts about the readings and share them with peers. Essays were broad questions so students could write about whatever they wanted to, which made writing fun and helped me further develop my writing skills. 

Academic advice: Reach out to professors, peers, and friends. Building connections will truly make learning more fun and fulfilling. Give yourself grace and don鈥檛 underestimate yourself. 

Yuesong (Cherie) Ding '26     

麻豆破解版 me: I am Yeusong, and you can call me Cherie.  I come from China, and I am going to major in Sociology and Gender Studies.  I work out a lot, also read, write, and meditate.  I love deep conversations, so you're very welcomed to discuss any societal or philosophical issues with me!

Why PAC? Sociology is not just a discipline that stays in books; it needs people on board.  It is much more valuable to gain a deeper awareness of oneself and the world and expose the reasoning behind social routines than just writing papers, and in PAC, we get that!

My Favorite Class and Why?: My favorite course is China and Globalization by Prof. Xiaoshuo Hou.  This course represents the fusion and contractiction of the two cultures in me, which allows me to understand my growing environment from both Eastern and Western perspectives, have a more comprehensive viewpoint on the boundaries between socialization and domestication, and deal with the conflict of structural oppression and agency more carefully.  And a course introducing China has brought me a sense of belonging and warmth. :)

Academic Advice: I learn sociology with the mindset of "making the world and myself better".  I am then passionate and motivated to engage in academia.

Suri Ye '26

Major: Psychology & Sociology  

麻豆破解版 Me: I鈥檓 a junior from China and have a cat. I love diving into both psychological and sociological perspectives to understand how people and societies function.

Why PAC? Peer support has always helped me, so I want to give back. I鈥檓 also comfortable with STATA, R Studio, GIS, and SPSS, and love sharing what I鈥檝e learned with others.

Favorite Class and Why: Statistics for the Soc Sci with Professor Rebecca Gleit. I picked up a lot of STATA skills that have boosted my research across campus.

Academic Advice: Give yourself grace, break big tasks into smaller pieces, and don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out for help.