Youngjoo (Catherine) Roh

“[At CCT] I can curate my own curriculum based on my research interests while growing my knowledge in fields I’m not familiar with.“

Academic Background: BS in Media, Culture, and Communication

Area of focus in CCT: Media studies, cultural studies, online communities

What did you do before CCT? I worked in product marketing for a couple of years in the tech industry before transitioning into freelance Korean to English translating.

What activities do you participate in at CCT? I look forward to being more involved in extracurricular activities as well as delving deeper into my research.

Why did you choose CCT? I chose CCT because of its interdisciplinary nature and flexibility. I can curate my own curriculum based on my research interests while growing my knowledge in fields I’m not familiar with.

What surprised you about CCT? The people! Everyone is extremely diverse and friendly, and there is always so much to learn just from having conversations with classmates and professors.