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  Daphine Washington
Major: Anthropology

What year are you currently in: 4th year

Expect to graduate: Fall 2008

Why did you choose USF?
I chose USF because of the reputation of the Applied Anthropology program.

What is your area of research/interest?
Development and Public Policy; Ethnicity and Identity; Social Networks

In 5 years what do you hope to be doing?
Engaged in a fulfilling career.

If you had the time or the money—which charity or volunteer effort would you support? Do you volunteer now—if so with who?
Runaway Hotline; Services for the Teenage Parent. I do not currently volunteer but will when I get more time in my schedule.

Degree Seeking: Masters or Doctoral or Specialists?
Doctorate in Applied Anthropology

Biography:
I was born in Chicago, Illinois and completed undergraduate studies at Northwestern University. I moved to Florida in 2000 and earned a M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Florida in 2002. I have two sons (ages 21 and 23) and one daughter (age 17). I am currently a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Anthropology and, beginning in January 2007, a Master’s student in Instructional Technology. I have a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology-Web Design. My research interests are transnationalism, Diasporas, development, ethnic identity and cyberculture. My geographic areas of study are Latin America and the Caribbean. I enjoy reading, movies, cooking, and travel.


 
 
   
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