Peer Advisors
Via Lipman
Hi y’all! I’m Via (’27). I love the idea that American Studies is “the interdisciplinary major for independent thinkers.” AmStud students are out-of-the-box creatives, strategists, and dreamers—some of the most essential roles in college and beyond. My concentration (Literature, Language, & Social Justice) perfectly fits my passions: social activism, radical literature, inclusive education, and humor as resistance. Outside my studies, I’ve worked at GLSEN, an LGBTQ+ educational equity nonprofit, for 4 years. I also write satire for the Stanford Flipside and advise for SLE. So excited to help you find your home here!
Sara Simoni
Hi everyone! My name is Sara and I’m a senior from San Jose, CA. I’m majoring in English with a secondary major in American Studies and a minor in Music. As someone who's always been drawn to the intersection between American literature, culture, performances, and music, pursuing American Studies was an easy decision. I’m currently researching literature from the Jazz age and the cultural contexts defined by minor characters, but in my free time, I also love to play jazz in the groups on campus, dance Salsa, and write fictional short stories. I’ve loved getting to curate the major to all my different interests and getting to learn about other students' cool research interests. Can’t wait to meet all of you!