Caylin Allen

Degree: BS
When did you graduate? 2021
What were some of the most rewarding/influential classes in your major? African/African American Studies, History of Christianity
What groups did you belong to? Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Iota Pi Chapter,, Minority Mentorship Program, Black-Male Achievement Challenge, Community and Economic Development Fellowship
What did you plan to do with your degree? To go into teaching or higher education
How are you using your degree? To further my education in graduate school
What disciplinary skills do you use most often in your current job? Researching, Writing and Public Speaking/ Presentation
What are your plans? What will your degree allow you to do/accomplish as you move forward? I am currently getting my masters in Student Affairs Administration at Arkansas Tech University, I plan to go into Higher Education and work in the Diversity and Inclusion sector at a college/ university
What is the most surprising/unexpected thing you learned about yourself during your time as a student at UCA? How to actually do research correctly and learn how to use discernment when finding sources
What advice would you give someone who wants to get a BS degree in history? Find a topic you are interested in. That way the research will be so much fun when you are discovering new information. Lean on your teachers, they love history just as much as you and already have information on the topic and if they don’t they will lead you to someone who does.