Writing Samples

Medieval Studies, Art History, and Scottish Music Research Papers

Written during my year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland

Details

  • I studied at the University of St Andrews for my whole junior year on exchange. The courses that I took taught me about the medieval history of St Andrews and broader Scotland during my time there.

    Courses included:

    • Medieval St Andrews - ME3390

    • Kingdom of the Scots - ME1006

    • Scottish Music - MU2002

    • Art Culture and Politics from 1900 to Now - AH2002

    • Psychological Statistics and Methodology - PN3025

  • September 2024 - May 2025

    • Global learning and adaptability

    • Interdisciplinary critical thinking

    • Advanced research skills

    • Analytical writing and argumentation

    • Contextual interpretation

    • Technical problem-solving

    • Intellectual curiosity and adaptability

    • Cross-disciplinary communication

    • Cultural and historical insight

    • Self-directed learning and initiative

St Andrews’ Cathedral Priory Ambition and Adaptation Pre-1318

Music of the Highlands and Islands Demonstrating Distinct Scottish Lowland Traditions: An Exercise Comparing AI Writing

Evidence for Medieval St Andrews Failing to Become a Pilgrimage Centre

The Extent to Which the Fifteenth Century Scottish Parliament Placed Restraints on the Actions of the King

Designed for Use, Designed for Experience: Architectural Intentions in Two Modernist Works

Discussing the Hebrides and Western Highlands of Scotland as an Important Power Centre between 1200 & 1400

Brief Analysis of Raoul Hausmann’s Spirit of the Age: Mechanical Head, 1919

Source Commentary on Artifacts Found in the Scottish Burgh of Perth: Mirror Case and Ivory Knife Handle