Nadia Vinogradova ’13
Class Year
2013
Area(s) of Study
Chemistry English with an emphasis in writing
Achievements
Wrote for “Eukaryon,” the undergraduate science journal
Wrote a new translation of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” for the theater
Graduate Study
Working on a PhD in Slavic Literature at Northwestern University
Currently
Working on a PhD in Slavic Literature at Northwestern University
Nadia Vinogradova ’13 accepted one of only two spots in Northwestern University’s PhD program for Slavic Literature. For her, it was a dream come true.
Vinogradova double majored in English writing and chemistry as a student at Lake Forest College. Here, that is not such an unlikely coupling.
About the English professors:
Associate Professor of English Carla Arnell introduced her to Northwestern University’s Professor Gary Saul Morson and suggested that she apply for the program.
“It has shown to be a serendipitous suggestion,” Vinogradova said.
On the overall Lake Forest experience:
“I think only in a liberal arts college could I have received such personal attention and been allowed to major in such different disciplines,” Vinogradova said.
“The chemistry and English majors complemented each other well, although scheduling required some work (mainly around labs). My advisors and the departments were flexible and helped me to navigate my two majors.”