Augusta Welsh

As she enters her second year in the Public History MA Program, Augusta Welsh reflects on her background and experiences so far at Southeast:

“I came to Southeast for the vast networking possibilities, resources and assistantship opportunities in the program,” she says. Augusta arrived with a degree from Howard Payne University (in central Texas) after triple-majoring in Public Policy, Global Studies, and History, with a minor in Music. She currently serves as a teaching assistant for the “Introduction to Public History” course, working with Dr. Steven Hoffman.

“Its all-new, fresh information,” she says. “Presented in a refreshing one-on-one manner by the faculty”

When she was growing up, Augusta wanted to be either “a Veterinarian or a princess,” although now she is “currently exploring ideas within Historic Preservation Education.”

Augusta was raised in Gatesville, Texas, and grew up on a farm, where she gained a strong work ethic and compassion. She and her husband love Cape Girardeau. “It’s exactly what my husband and I need and want, including the downtown lively district but still has that hometown feel that I was raised in.”

Other than Cape Girardeau or Gatesville, Augusta would love to be able to travel to the Shire from the Lord of the Rings. But until it is possible to go to Tolkien’s fantasy world, Augusta looks forward to “waking up excited for the day, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Just being excited for what the day has ahead of you!”