Dakotah is a first year MA student in East Asian Studies with a focus on South Korea. She received her dual bachelor of arts degrees in English and East Asian Languages and Cultures (Korean track) from IUB in 2022 and decided to continue in her studies at Hamilton Lugar. Her research interests include modern South Korean literature, music, film, and history, with a focus on the way that objects and spaces reflect and enforce social norms related to the creation of social identities. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music, gardening, and writing.