Sari: I went to the University of Maryland, but I’m originally from New York. I got a job in Maryland and realized it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. If there was any time to explore a new city, it was right after college. So, I moved down to DC and I’ve been here ever since!
Sari: I am a Brand Marketing Manager at 2U, we power online graduate programs. I work with them on marketing strategies and social ads.
I’m currently applying to graduate schools in business, and will hopefully get into one of our 2U programs. I have a great editor helping me out with my essays – thanks Dane! (AKA: former Jewish Teacher of the Week). Working at 2U makes it so much easier to be able to maintain my normal work schedule, while furthering my education.
Sari: Online learning technology has obviously increased in popularity a lot over the last few months for high schools and undergraduate programs, and we have pretty much been doing this since we started. This it’s led to an increased need for spots in our program and is pushing us to think of ways to evolve how we position our programs and be more relevant to what people need. We are looking to uncover opportunities on how we can further establish the value of our programs.
Sari: I think online education doesn’t get enough credit. Hopefully when people come out of this pandemic they will realize that – when done right – online education is just as valuable as being on campus. It’s even more adaptive to meet people where they need to be met. Sometimes your job and living situation isn’t conducive for people to get up and change cities. From what I know from being with our students, they are able to forge really strong, long-lasting connections from their online classes.
Sari: I would start at my favorite bakery/cafe, A Baked Joint, for a coffee and some breakfast. Then maybe go to a workout class at Rumble. I would probably walk to the National Mall, I love the Hirschorn, so I would go there to look at some art. Then, I’d meet up with some friends at a biergarten. Afterwards, I’d go for a nice long walk with my boyfriend and our dog.
Sari: Yeah, before the quarantine I loved going to classes around the city. Now, exercising at home helps maintain a routine. I usually wake up in the morning and do a workout, and it gets me into a nice mindset for the rest of the day. I really like boxing and strength training.
Sari: Her name is Jessie, she is 17 pounds of fluff. She loves chasing squirrels around the neighborhood and hates face kisses. She needs to be pet constantly or she gets really mad. She is currently sulking because I’m not paying attention to her.
Sari: Definitely Michelle Obama. I mean, it’s just Michelle Obama and I would love to know how she got her arms toned. Then, King Princess, a music artist I like. A lot of her music is queer and I once went to see her perform at 9:30 Club with some queer friends, and as an ally, I think it really important that queer voices are represented and being heard. The music that she makes tells their stories really well, and in a way that anyone can enjoy and listen to. And Eva Chen, she heads up fashion partnerships on Instagram is one of my favorite people to follow. Eva Chen is really inspirational in terms of having a successful career. She has two kids, does fashion partnerships for Instagram, and writes children’s books. Overall they are all powerful women and have such different cultural impacts.
Sari: New friends are made!
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