Mikayla Steinberg graduated from BU in 2023 with a degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Computer Science with a minor in Jewish Studies. A New Jersey native, Mikayla was extremely involved in Jewish life at BU, including being active at EWCJS events and leading the conservative minyan at BU Hillel. She also served as the 2022 Director of BU Computer Science Ambassadors. Mikayla has kicked off her career in cybersecurity and is excited to continue working in the field.
“I loved my experience at the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies! There have been many events I have enjoyed, including the Elie Wiesel Speaker Series each year as well as celebrations. Having the privilege to work at EWCJS during Spring of 2022 allowed me to gain a larger appreciation for the community that the center fosters. I loved aiding in building this community, and I am incredibly thankful to be a part of it.
The most rewarding aspect of Jewish Studies is my better understanding of the Jewish religion and culture. I had an extremely comprehensive Jewish education, ranging in topics from Hebrew, to the Holocaust, to Jerusalem, to world cultures, to gender and sexuality. I have a very well-rounded perspective of Jewish studies, thanks to this minor. Additionally, as a STEM major, this was my greatest opportunity to grow my writing and reading comprehension skills.
My minor in Jewish Studies and my involvement at EWCJS will help me in the future because it has taught me to value my community. Although Jewish studies is extremely important to me, it doesn’t specifically go with my major, and pursuing and completing this minor degree has taught me that I should always have my personal goals and interests at heart, and I should always do things that make me happy to work towards self-fulfillment.” – Mikayla Steinberg