Livia Prince graduated in 2026, double-majoring in Political Science and Religion with a Hebrew minor. Prior to attending BU, she completed a gap year in Israel and took courses in international politics, traveled to Poland and Morocco, and worked at ANU – The Museum of the Jewish People, the largest Jewish museum in the world. Her coursework has expanded upon her interests of Middle East politics and diplomacy, Jewish studies, Hebrew and Israeli language, culture, and media, and global religions. She has also become deeply involved at BU Hillel in various leadership positions. This past May, she helped lead an interfaith trip of Jews and non-Jews to Israel, and is “so grateful for all of the events and courses that the Center holds to educate its students on Judaism, Israel, and global politics” which she often used during her trip.
“I am able to excel in my research and studies due to the Elie Wiesel Center and the incredible courses BU has to offer.
Overall, I believe that learning Hebrew is the single best way to maintain my connection to Israel and to my Judaism. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the incredible courses Professor Miriam Angrist teaches. While it is difficult to pick a favorite course, I have to choose the last course I took this past semester to complete my Hebrew minor, which was Israeli Popular Music. This course spanned from the years before the Holocaust until modern day, and went into depth into how Israeli music has shaped society and has evolved over the years. We deeply analyzed the implications of each era of music and the lyrics of the music itself, such as Hebrew music from Eurovision competitions, eras of war or economic instability, and music from various backgrounds such as Mizrachi or Ashkenazi. We also learned about how individual singers such as Idan Raichel bridge gaps of language and ethnic differences within the country and around the world. This past semester, I was prized the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Hebrew, which I am so grateful for. In the future, I plan on working in international diplomacy and Jewish advocacy and to keep improving my Hebrew skills!” – Livia Prince