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 Hello everyone! I am a sophomore hoping to major in art history, with a minor in anthropology and concentration in gender and sexuality. That seems like a lot, but I am hoping that somehow I will get all the requirements done! My interest in gender/sexuality classes was first sparked by a class I took my first semester of freshman year called, "Women, Feminism, and the History of Art." Ever since then, it seems I keep getting attracted to classes that explore how gender and sexuality have influenced the development of societal, political, and economical structures. Interestingly enough, I grew up looking down upon the inconceivable "F-word" in a country where being gay is illegal and abortions were unheard of (I actually recently looked up feminist organizations in Singapore and only one came up and it was run by this crazy Christian cult...not so good). At the time, there were always more important things to worry about than whether firefighters were called firemen/firepeople or even the safety of prostitutes that stood along my most frequented shopping spot catering to the American sailors that came into town (I was naive, I admit it). Since then, I have gained a fascination with the way gender influences almost every academic discipline, social structure, etc. So, when I realized that my schedule lacked a gen/sex class, I was thrilled when my friend mentioned this one and I am glad I showed up today. I am just really excited to see how gender/sexuality crosses so many disciplines in a single class as opposed to just in art history or anthro, etc. Oh, and also, going off of what Roldine said....I am not certain why I chose Alice from Alice in Wonderland as my character. Somehow it popped into my head and seemed whimsical and mysterious, but also dark and twisty (especially with the whole tragic loss of childhood motif running through the entire book...). Anyways, I decided to keep it as an alter ego of sorts. Yes, so I am excited for the semester!