Homage to Knowledge

I’m Kristine Gonzales and my interest in history all stems from my obsession with the movie The Mummy, and I’m talking to the point of ruining my first VHS with all my rewinding. My parents saw my interest in something bigger than myself and did all they could to instill a passion for knowledge in me. I still own all the books they gave me on the subject of Ancient Egypt. My childhood dream was to become an archeologist, but unfortunately, I had a teacher in middle school who squashed that dream with a single sentence. “They already found everything.”
While archeology was no longer something I actively pursued, I kept an interest in history throughout my middle and high school years spent in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2012 I made the decision to study English Communication Arts at St. Mary’s University and was successful in graduating with that bachelor’s degree in 2015. I had initially set out to become a journalist, but life had other plans. After graduating I was able to secure a position working in the university’s library and through this position, I heard about the Public History program.
I have high hopes that this program will allow me to develop academically, professionally, and personally. While we’re currently only two weeks into the program, I’m anxious to see how I can integrate the skills I’ve acquired along the way into something tangible and worthy of being shared.

4 Replies to “Homage to Knowledge”

  1. No matter the journey, I’m glad you’ve ended up here, in this awesome program! When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Indiana Jones, go figure! Movies are really important when it comes to inspiring the imaginations of young people, it would seem. I really look forward to working with you, seeing as how we have so much in common. Corpus Christians unite!

  2. Hello Kristine! I love the Mummy as well and I’m also a big fan of the Indiana Jones movies. I think this program will be a really nice blend of academia and field work, so hopefully you’ll get your Mummy-esque adventure along the way. I’m sorry you had a negative experience with your teacher, but very happy to see you persevered and continued to follow your sueƱos.

    I’m excited that we have shared experiences of working in libraries! I worked at the Perry Castaneda Library at UT Austin and now work for the San Antonio Public Library as a Library Assistant. What is your position with the St. Mary’s Library? I was thinking of getting my Masters in Library Science but I fell in love with the Public History program. I look forward to getting to know you better throughout the program!

  3. I’m so glad you found this program and we can share our interests of finding a path to our passions through movie as, I also loved The Mummy and Indiana Jones. I think that is SUCH a bummer that a teacher (which I cannot believe they could be so bitter!!!!) told you that! I also have a passion for archeology and would love to introduce you to some volunteer sites you may be interested in working with!

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