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2024-25 VHEs

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What is the VHE program?

The VHE Program (Visible Hands in Economics) was introduced in 2018/19 and is designed to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in introductory economics. The program is responsible for many of the traditional TA roles, including hosting section-specific clinics and grading.

In addition to section-specific clinics, the VHEs host a weekly study-hall open to all students in introductory economics.  VHE study halls create a space for students to work on problem sets, solidify economic concepts, and meet with other students interested in economic issues. VHEs are in attendance at each study hall to help introduce students to the discipline, including working with students on course content and sharing ideas and strategies for getting the most out of introductory economics. Further, VHE study halls may provide a valuable venue for information about other economics courses, majoring in economics, and internship and job information.  The Study Halls provides pizza and drinks.  All econ 1 students are welcome!

2023-2024 VHE Study Hall time and location: 7-9pm, Wednesday, Kohlberg 115 

 
Sebastian Rodriguez

Sebastian Rodriguez

Major(s)/Minor(s): Mathematics and Economics Double Major

Economics Courses Taken: Intro Economics, Intermediate Macro, Intermediate Micro, Intro to Econometrics, Topics in Economic History, Latin American Economies, Financial Economics, Economic Development

Favorite Thing about Economics: I love how it incorporates math concepts while also having to think critically about social issues.

Interesting Fact: I had a hedgehog named hoover. He died. 

Mitiana Desarmes

Mitiana Desarmes

Major(s)/Minor(s):  Double Major in Econ and Biology

Economics Courses Taken: Intro, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, health economics, Topics in Econ History (Econ 001, 031, 021, 075, 008)

Favorite Thing about Economics: Favorite thing in Econ is the different graphs and figuring out how they would move with changes in the economy.

Interesting Fact: I play the saxophone

Cynthia Zhang

Cynthia Zhang

Major(s)/Minor(s): Economics

Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Economics, Intro to Econometrics, Behavioral Economics

Favorite Thing about Economics: I love learning about human decision-making and how our decisions on a micro level shape our communities and the environment on a macro level!

Interesting Fact: I used to swim and figure skate competitively!

Christopher Chen

Christopher Chen

Major(s)/Minor(s): Economics & English Literature

Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Economics, Intro to Econometrics, Behavioral Economics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, currently taking Intermediate Microeconomics

Favorite Thing about Economics: How it gives you a new perspective to understand the world with, especially while reading the news!

Interesting Fact: I love playing volleyball in my free time.

Eda Mjekiqi

Eda Mjekiqi

Major(s)/Minor(s): Hi! My name is Eda and I am a sophomore from Washington DC. I intend to major in economics and minor in statistics. 

Economics Courses Taken:  Some economics courses I have taken include Introduction to Economics and Health Economics. I will be taking Financial Accounting, Introduction to Microeconomics and Economic Efficiency, Markets, and Distributive Justice this semester, which I am extremely excited about. 

Favorite Thing about Economics: My favorite thing about economics is its practical application in everyday life such as understanding market trends. 

Interesting Fact: One interesting fact about me is that I play for Swarthmore's Women's Tennis team!

Sherri Hong

Sherri Hong

Major(s)/Minor(s): English/Religion (Special Major); Economics

Economics Courses Taken: Introduction to Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics

Favorite Thing about Economics: DOGECOIN!

Interesting Fact: I have fostered 9 kittens! 

Owen Tritt

Owen Tritt

My prospective major is Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

Economics Courses Taken: Introduction to Economics, Behavioral Economics, and I am currently taking Introduction to Econometrics.

Favorite thing about Economics: I like learning about how broad societal changes can impact people’s individual decision making.

Interesting Fact: I yawn incredibly easily and will do it if anyone brings up the word or I think about it.

Ye Lin

Ye Lin

Major(s)/Minor(s): Economics and Cognitive Science Major

Economics Courses Taken: Intro to Econ, Behavioral Econ, Intro to Econometrics

Favorite Thing about Economics: My favorite thing about economics is the wide range that it is involved in. Whether that is on the behavioral side or financial side, I like how I can learn a broad range of things within economics.

Interesting Fact: I have two cats that were found in a dumpster. 

Nick Rodriguez

Nick Rodriguez

Majors: Mathematics (emphasis in Statistics) and Economics

Courses taken: ECON 001, ECON 031

Favorite thing about Economics: It’s one of the few social sciences that’s frequently explained using mathematics.

Interesting fact: I taught myself how to wiggle my ears and make a three-leaf clover with my tongue.

Justin Seo

Justin Seo

Majors: Hi, I'm Jung Won (Justin) Seo '27. An Econ and Poli-Sci double major with a focus on International Political Economy! 

Courses taken: I took Intro to Econ last year and am currently taking Microeconomics and Econometrics right now, and a whole slew of Econ-related classes from the Poli-Sci department. 

Favorite thing about Economics: I love learning about wacky and fun econ and econ-related facts, like how the actions of one Vincent Kosuga and Sam Siegel and their cornering of the onion futures market in the year of 1956 have forever changed the commodities futures exchange market, or how popular social trends can create whole new markets! 

Interesting fact: An interesting fact about me is that I love rodents, especially the domesticated brown rat, also known as the fancy rat!

Danny Ly

Majors: Political Science and Economics

Economics Courses Taken: ECON001 (Introduction to Economics), ECON031 (Introduction to Econometrics),

Favorite Thing about Economics: The use of economic models and theories is extremely crucial in crafting effective public policy!

Interesting Fact: I love all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ places.