Courtney Jamison, T'10

Courtney Jamison is a senior from Raleigh, NC. She has changed her mind many times as far as academics is concerned--there were so many options she had trouble choosing just one. She has finally decided to use her language and analytical skills in the International Comparative Studies major with a focus in Western Europe. She will also be pursuing a double major in History focusing on Asia, the Middle East and Africa as well as completing a minor in French. After sophomore year she traveled abroad in France and had a wonderful time exploring the Parisian culture. This past summer Courtney further developed her international studies interests by working with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC in the Office of Presidential Appointments where she assisted with the placement of over one hundred foreign chief of mission appointments. This year she is working on a senior honors thesis focusing on fluctuating uses of national identity in the setting of international film festivals. In preparation for next year Courtney is currently applying to law school. Besides academics, Courtney is also a member of the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, the Greek Conduct Board, the Duke University Stores staff, the Black Student Alliance, and of course the Reggie Howard Scholars Program. Courtney thinks that the best thing about the Reggie program is the support system she had right when she stepped on campus—she wouldn’t have made it without them! Otherwise Courtney likes to spend her spare time watching foreign films, completing sudoku puzzles, and going out to eat. Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions! ctj3@duke.edu.