Graduates from our program have done exceedingly well in finding jobs in various sectors in Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, and the US, as well as in gaining admission to PhD programs in a wide variety of disciplines. In recent years, we have placed our students in PhD and professional programs in:
- Comparative Literature (University of Oregon)
- History (Harvard University and University of Oregon)
- Journalism (Northwestern University)
- Linguistics (University of Chicago and University of Oregon)
- Public Policy (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and University of Washington)
- Slavic Languages and Literatures (Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Whether you are planning to enter the job market or continue your studies, don't hesitate to discuss your plans with us. We can offer suggestions of avenues to pursue and write you letters of recommendation.
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Susanna Lim
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: susannal@uoregon.edu
Phone: 541-346-0691
Office: 418 Friendly Hall
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