Meghan Sullivan: Rhodes Scholar
Name: Meghan Sullivan
Graduation Date: May 2005
Major: Politics Honors and Philosophy
What activities did you participate in while you were at the University?
Honor Committee (Chair)
Residence Staff (Senior Resident)
Harrison Grants for Summer Research
Leadership Breakfast
Why did you decide to pursue a Rhodes Scholarship?
There are three main reasons I took a chance and applied for the scholarship. First, it is a very prestigious community to join, and I had always held Rhodes Scholars in a certain esteem. Second, it is really exciting way to study in Europe after being an undergraduate. England is simply incredible, and we are so close to London that I can travel at least once a term. I spent a week in Spain at the start of this term, and I will be in Rome in two weeks. Finally, and most importantly, it brought me to Oxford, which is one of the best places in the world to study Philosophy. I have learned so much since arriving, and I certainly feel that UVa prepared me to come into a world-class graduate program.
What do you plan to pursue after completing your masters degree at Oxford?
I will return to the United States to finish my PhD in Philosophy, likely with a concentration in metaphysics and epistemology. Then I will hopefully go on to teach and conduct research as a professional philosopher.