Ciara McParland she/her/hers
Junior – Global Studies & Spanish Language majors with History minor
I was born and raised in North New Jersey before coming to Philadelphia for college. Growing up as a dancer, I also enjoy uncovering new modes of creative expression. I’ve been dancing for 16 years so far and I’m the current President of the dance club RDC on campus. Coming from a biethnic/biracial household, I was always surrounded by multiculturalism & interested in international affairs which really drew me into the global studies major. In the future, I strive to be engaged in human rights research and international development. So far, I have one article published and I hope to continue publishing more of my work in the future to add to the growing international relations field of study.
What is History?:
I perceive history to be the study of the past. It’s an investigation into the past through documents, spoken word, first-hand accounts, secondary sources, and more meant to paint an accurate picture of what life was like. History is meant to provide context that may aid in our understanding of the present. It contextualizes our existence and rounds out our understanding of what it means to be human. By investigating the greatest tragedies and triumphs of the past, we learn more about humanity.