I graduated Grinnell College in 2008 with a BA in History. I chose to major in history because I am deeply passionate about it; it was a truly enjoyable learning experience and I feel that my enthusiasm for the subject can be contagious. Upon graduation, I accepted a job with AmeriCorps as a Vista in Edwardsville, IL. Here, I worked closely with impoverished and underprivileged students and families, and made them aware of the benefits provided by the McKinney-Vento grant. I learned firsthand a.