Cassandra Adler ’24: On the Path to ‘Know Thyself’
First Year
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August 2020
Joined the “Hamily”
Arrived on College Hill as a first-year student from Bushwood, Md.
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April 2021
ALEX Intern
As one of the first interns with Hamilton’s Advise, Learn, Experience (ALEX) coordinated advising network, collaborates with offices throughout campus to plan and execute programming and events; develops marketing materials to generate student interest.
Sophomore Year
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August 2021
Writing Center Tutor
Works with students in the organization and content of their essays; analyzes grammatical and aesthetic components of written academic work; organized campus-wide microfiction contest and Reading to Write events where tutors work with first-year students to help them prepare for college-level assignments and essay writing.
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Spring 2022
Costume Shop Assistant
After taking a theatre class and one on playwriting, I work in the Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts costume shop. My responsibilities include designating and cataloging costume pieces, as well as practicing skills in hand and machine sewing to create costumes for theatre productions.
Junior Year
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Fall 2022
Alexander Hamilton Press Club Co-Founder
Along with my roommate Dana Goettler ’24, I co-founded a club for students interested in working with the College’s vintage letterpress. We host weekly meetings and activities, including the annual Valentine’s Day card-making event.
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Spring 2023
Academic Year in Spain
Spent the semester in Hamilton’s program in Madrid, enjoying the opportunity to take day trips throughout the country.
“Like my dad, I’m a huge science fiction nerd. I didn’t know what to expect when I first started the internship, but it was a great behind-the-scenes learning experience. When I got my official badge for San Diego Comic Con — that was super exciting.”
Junior Year
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Summer 2023-November 2023
Marketing Intern at Paramount
Worked with the Star Trek team to create and distribute executive summaries of events and activations. Assisted in creating and executing marketing campaigns, and monitored press responses to track effectiveness in the marketplace. Contributed to a cross-media experience aimed at exposing the franchise to a younger demographic. Helped manage crowd interactions at San Diego Comic Con Fandom Panel and presented to CBS executive leadership on strategies to appeal to Gen Z.
Senior Year
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Fall 2023
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
The honor is a nice bookend to receiving the PBK Book Award after my first year at Hamilton.
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Currently
Looking for a job in event planning.