I'm a second-year student at Columbia University studying comparative literature (English, French, and Arabic!) and political science! I'm interested in studying the universality of literature and how geopolitical attitudes are consciously or subconsciously implemented in literature. When I am not reading, I like to write, watch films, bake, and play the piano, guitar, and trombone. This summer, I'm researching 19th century Russian novels and examining minor characters and the roles they play, specifically in Tolstoy's novels. (he/him)