Bryn Mawr Scholar Studies Migration
Bryn Mawr College Posse Scholar Jackie Araujo is exploring the complex interplay between migration and societal change. A second-year student double majoring in political science and sociology, Jackie is driven by a desire to understand how migration shapes communities. Her journey is marked by significant experiences, including a Mellon Mays undergraduate fellowship, an upcoming internship in London, and an eagerly anticipated study abroad in Morocco this fall.
Jackie’s migration research focuses on its impact within the Latinx community, specifically homing in on the way music affects the Mexican migrant experience in the United States.
“Los Tigres del Norte and other Latin artists have had an impact on the Mexican community and serve as a voice for them,” she says. “I want to specifically look at how music is used as a political tool and how music can be used to appeal to our emotions so we can relate to different experiences. I see music as a universal medium of expression and connection transcending language.”
Jackie will begin her internship this summer in London as a residential advisor and teaching assistant for a select group of rising high school junior and senior students, mentoring them as they present policy memos to members of Parliament. Her goal is to help them develop their public speaking, political communication, and collaboration skills—tools that will be invaluable as they prepare for college.
"Being able to give back to students through experiences that shaped my interests in sociology and political science is incredibly rewarding.”
Looking ahead to her study abroad program in Morocco this fall, Jackie is excited to explore migration from a transnational perspective.
“It is an opportunity to intern with various NGOs,” she says. “I will also be taking excursions to the Netherlands and looking at migration in Northern Africa to the European Union.”
Motivated by a desire to empower marginalized communities, Jackie sees education as a pivotal tool for creating social change.
"My ultimate goal is to pursue a Ph.D. and law degree, advocating for migrant rights through research and policy," she says.
