Emily Elaine Sawan

Proudest Moment: Publishing my very first short story!

Thesis: With Capitalistic Intent: Conspecific Consumption and Consumerism in Science Fiction

When I first walked onto the UW campus, I thought the years would drag by. Now that I’m on my way out, I realize just how quickly they’ve flown.

These past four years have brought with them an eclectic variety of experiences. I was a Peer Health Educator, a student librarian, a book reader at a Literary Agency. I volunteered in a special education classroom and currently work in the specialized program division of Seattle Parks and Recreation, working with people with disabilities. I am a clog dancer, a foodie, and more than anything else I love a good book.

I walked into UW thinking about psychology and walked out thinking about English, obtaining both degrees along the way.

I’ve received an array of scholarships, from the Dillman Scholarship Freshman year to the Distinguished Alumni Senior Scholarship last year, in addition to winning the WaCLA College Essay Contest Sophomore year. I am also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board honor societies. I will be graduating magna cum laude and will be earning departmental honors with my English degree.

Going forward, I’m excited to take a year off and pointedly think about anything but school, before jumping back in and pursuing a PhD in Literature.