About Me
Who am I?
My name is Danielle Wollerman. I am a third year Ohio State University student who is majoring in International Studies with a focus on development. I am also a member of the International Affairs Scholars program. Additionally, I am a Student Assistant at the Kuhn Honors and Scholars House and a fellow for Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS).Why am I doing this project?
I am passionate about the rights of women and immigrants/refugees. While these groups of people have amazing stories to tell, their voices are often suppressed. I want to do my part in supporting this community and making their voiced heard.Without the funding of the Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship—and without the support of my advisor, Hilary Bussell—I would not be able to complete this project.
When offered the chance to conduct this research, I was hesitant. Can I successfully do it during a pandemic? Am I being unfair to essential workers or people going through a hard time (either by bothering them or not talking to them at all)? I had previously planned to use my STEP funds ($2,000) to aid in the expenses of the project. Would I be able to do my best without the money? I made my decision to continue with the project when the Undergraduate Research Library Fellowship informed me they may not be able to fund my research next summer. I decided it is better to do my best with what I have now than to do nothing.
Additionally, this fellowship offered me the opportunity to work full-time from home, which will allow me to support myself and keep my family safe.