Here is a collection of podcast-style interviews with alum hosted by Eri Lee, a recent sociology graduate with the Class of 2023! These conversations are focused on co-op and career, so you can learn more about what sociology and anthropology looks like in the real world. Below, you’ll find seven interviews with sociology and anthropology alumni in a wide range of industries from higher education to finance. See summaries of each alum below and click their names to hear their conversation!
Chase, Class of 2018 – Anthropology
Chase, a graduate of the Class of 2018, did an influential co-op at the Massachusetts Archives that inspired him to earn a master’s degree in library and archive studies in Vancouver. Listen to their conversation to learn more about the co-op, why he loves archives so much, and his time as a student in Canada.
Andrew, Class of 2010 – Sociology
Andrew, Class of 2010, has had a seasoned career in the craft beer and cannabis industries, which he considers unique subcultures of their own. Eri and Andrew talk through his career journey and how sociology shows up in sales, business, and hospitality.
Nicole, Class of 2020 – Sociology
Interested in pursuing a master’s in social work? Nicole, a 2020 sociology graduate, earned her MSW at Columbia University and is currently working with housing-insecure folks in New York City. Hear her conversation with Eri and learn more about the co-ops that led to her master’s program and the start of her young career.
Grayson, Class of 2023 – Anthropology
Did you know you can do research at Northeastern as a co-op? 2023 anthropology graduate, Grayson, and Eri talk about his experience as a research co-op at the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict, housed in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. We also talk about his plans to learn Hindi in India, and his process for applying to fellowships and other post-grad opportunities.
Brooke, Class of 2023 – Sociology
Brooke, a 2023 sociology graduate, has a particular interest in quantitative methods to bring together data and social justice. Listen to Eri and Brooke’s conversation where they talk about the Computational Social Science minor and Brooke’s experience doing co-ops in the non-profit sector.
Sean, Class of 2020 – Sociology
Sean is a sociology alum and former Paralympic athlete. Eri and Sean talk about his self-developed co-ops exploring the intersection of social justice and sports, and his application of sociology in his position with Mastercard.
Alum, Class of 2021 – Sociology
Eri speaks with a graduate from the Class of 2021 on their experience working in higher education and recently moving to a new city! If you’re interested in working in higher education administration, this student has done co-ops and worked full-time at top schools in the nation.