One of the biggest benefits of being in the Cultural Studies BDP is that you have access to individualized advising services. Katrina Kosted, the BDP advisor and connecting experiences advisor for Cultural Studies, specializes in:
Students in the Cultural Studies BDP should plan to come in for coursework advising with Katrina Kosted once each long semester during registration.
Cultural Studies students must complete at least two connecting experiences as part of the BDP. Katrina can help you through the entire process, from brainstorming research and internship possibilities to helping you get course credit for the experience. Remember that it can take time to find the right connecting experience for you, so contact Katrina the semester before you want to be in a connecting experience.
katrina@austin.utexas.edu
232-7564 for an appointment
Katrina Kosted, an advisor for the Bridging Disciplines Programs since 2002, is also the coordinator for the UT in D.C./Archer Program. Katrina is the advisor for the Cultural Studies, Digital Arts & Media, Environment, Human Rights & Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship & Non-profits BDPs. Katrina graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in higher education administration.
“The BDPs are the most supporting, structured, and above all, rewarding when it comes to making undergraduate academics an in-depth experience, an experience that will not only help you expand your horizons, but will add value to your degree.”