Student profile
Kirsty Montgomery: political science and history major (and mum) NAME Kirsty Montgomery HOME TOWN I was born in Chiswick, London, but spent 30 years living in Hampshire — Jane Austen country. CURRENT SCS PROGRAM: I’ll earn a bachelor of philosophy in June. DAY (AND
NIGHT ) JOBS:
Mum, SCS
student, and president of the Student Advisory Board. HOBBIES: The children, running, drinking tea. WHY
DID YOU CHOOSE
SCS? I had a career as a medical
photographer in England, which I gave up after suffering a detached retina. After moving to the United States, I decided to stay at home to raise a family. When I was eight months pregnant with my third child, I became concerned that I had a severe case of “pregnant brain,” so I enrolled in a class at SCS. Northwestern had an excellent reputation, the campus was nearby, and the hours were convenient. I absolutely loved it! I missed one class to deliver my son and finished the semester; my professor encouraged me to bring the baby in to class so I could continue breastfeeding him. I haven’t looked back since then. I’m graduating in June and applying to PhD programs. For having the privilege of such a wonderful education, I’d like to give something back and go into teaching. WHOM DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? My parents, the most hardworking, selfless people I know. No matter what life throws at them, they have a brilliant sense of humor and giggle at absolutely everything. WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT NORTHWESTERN? The wonderful people you meet: students, faculty, and administration — especially those I’ve met through Student Advisory Board activities. The diversity of the SCS community never ceases to amaze me. WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSORS? Lee Eysturlid (history), Jeff Rice (history), and Katie Duke (English). Funny, kind, warm people who genuinely care about adult students. How did you get involved with the SAB? I took classes with the previous SAB president, Tim Lindsey, and he encouraged me to join. Rather than sit on the sidelines, I wanted to get more involved with the SCS student body. The students on the board are such a fun, dedicated, hard-working bunch. We’re really trying to make a difference!
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