Economics, student government, and so much more.
Originally from Lemont, Illinois, Hanna Dworkin came to Boston University to study political science and philosophy, but quickly found opportunities to get involved on campus, which helped her discover personal passions.
Over the course of her time at BU, Dworkin has been actively involved in numerous on-campus extracurriculars, including serving in BU student government, as a writing tutor for the Department of Economics, and as College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Host. Dworkin is also an artist and started her own small business designing graphics for other small businesses and art for tattoos.
After graduation, Dworkin hopes to pursue a law degree, but in the meantime, she is looking for post-graduation opportunities as a paralegal or in policy work before applying to law schools.
Arts & Sciences caught up with Dworkin, who is majoring in economics and philosophy & political science.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Arts & Sciences: How did you end up studying economics, philosophy, and political science?
Dworkin: I came in with a political science and philosophy major and I know I want to go into law, but I’m not sure what type of law. Then I took an intermediate microeconomics class and loved it, so I pursued an economics major.
Let’s talk about your art business. How does art fit into your life and how did you get into designing business logos?
My grandmother was an artist and that’s something that’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My favorite mediums are oil paint and graphite, but I quickly found that those are not feasible in college dorms. They’re just too messy. I wanted art to be a part of my life still, so I started doing digital art, and that’s where I do tattoo designs and business logos and I have a TikTok where I share that. I will admit, senior year has been a bit busy and I haven’t been doing it as much, but post-grad, that’s first on my list to get back to.
When did you first get into student government and how do you think that experience will affect you in a future career?
Freshman year I was a part of our mental health committee. My sophomore year, I ran for vice chair and I got that.
I have really been exposed to advocacy and I think that’s something that will carry with me through the rest of my life. Just learning how to find my voice and advocate for what matters, I’ve learned from this position. Also how to be a leader, and how to think of others before yourself. That true leadership isn’t about you at all. It’s about emboldening other people. I think both of those things I’ll carry with me into my professional career.
Hear more from Dworkin and her classmate Dhruv Kapadia (CAS’24) about their BU experience in a new Senior Spotlight video.
Interview by Shelby Rose Long (COM’27)