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I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Occidental College, Los Angeles, where I worked as a writing advisor for three years. I specialize in academic essay writingresearch, thesis development, structure, and stylebut I also love to help with college applications, personal statements, studying and organization skills, as well as SAT/ACT, AP, and IB test prep. I majored in History with a focus in post-1945 U.S. Social, Cultural, and Political History. I have additional experience in Modern European and Latin American History, Ancient Greek Literature, Romantic Poetry, Art History, Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Creative Fiction, and Nonfiction Writing. I spent my junior year abroad at the University of Cambridge where I have recently been accepted to pursue a Masters degree in International Relations. In my free time I love to write short stories, visit museums, go for runs on the National Mall, and drink iced lattes.

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Undergraduate Degree: Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, History

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Writing, Cold War History, Fashion, French Films