John Haiman: Q&A

Q: How did your Slavic studies prepare you for your future career? What was the most important thing you learned?

A: To love Tolstoy, Gogol, and Babel.

 

Q: How did your Slavic studies contribute more generally to your life?

A: Learned Russian!

 

Q: What did you do immediately upon graduation?

A: Went to grad school.

 

Q: What advice would you give to graduating students, or to students thinking about the Slavic program?

A: Enjoy!