Kate is a Junior Magazines and Graphic Design dual degree at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She is currently studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland at Dublin City University, where she is taking courses in global communication studies. While abroad, she is exploring her family's roots while learning as much as possible about Irish culture and society, even taking Irish language classes! At Drake, Kate writes for the Times Delphic student newspaper and Drake Magazine. She also works as a graphic design intern for the Iowa Sports Connection magazine.