Jamie Reiffel Kefer, B.A. 1994
Self-employed
1994 Major: History and Comparative Areas Studies; certificate in Judaic Studies
How has being a History graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?
"My academic experience at Duke taught me how to read critically, write persuasively, research effectively, and articulate all aspects of an argument, whether written or oral. All of these skills were fundamental in my career as an attorney."
What advice would you give students in Duke's History programs?
"Focus on whatever areas of history are interesting to you, even if those areas are narrow. The more passionate you are about your studies, the more you will extract from the experience. The skills you will gain from studying history at Duke - reading, writing and thinking critically - can be applied to almost any profession."
