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Megan Rachuy

MLitt The Gothic Imagination

USA

ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã graduate Megan Rachuy

Megan's Story

A passion for Victorian Gothic texts ¨C and positive feedback from a fellow Iowan who studied at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã ¨C enticed Megan to choose to study at the University.

She said: ¡°I knew I couldn¡¯t find a better location to study what fascinates me so much ¨C and it helps that ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã is noted for being the forerunner in the field. An introductory course on Gothic literature only fuelled that interest.

¡°I enjoyed the fact that classes were primarily student-led, with the professor acting as a sort of guide, either by asking pointed questions for students to contemplate or guiding the conversation in new directions.¡±

Megan told how she made the most of her stay in ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, beyond her studies. She said: ¡°I spent much of my ¡®off-time¡¯ either writing or travelling in Scotland ¨C and even managed to visit a friend in London quite a few times.¡±

While Megan is currently applying for editorial roles in her state capital, Des Moines, she is considering a future at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. Megan said: ¡°I would love to return to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã to pursue my PhD in the Gothic and perhaps delve into college level teaching.¡±