Sandra Carpenter
Sandra Carpenter is a doctoral candidate in Gender Studies at Indiana University Bloomington. She has an MA in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of South Florida and a BA in Creative Writing from Eastern Kentucky University. Sandra’s research and writing focus on Feminist Geography, Appalachian Studies, and Critical Race and Postcolonial Studies.
Read Sandra Carpenter's Latest Articles
I Had to Navigate Food Insecurity in College. This Is What I Learned.
Food insecurity continues to be an issue on campus. Read how Sandra learned to navigate this silent struggle and where she found support.
December 15, 2023
Giving Birth in Graduate School Added Years to My Degree, and I’m Glad It Did
Many students experience unique challenges during their education journey. Learn from Sandra how she navigated giving birth as a Ph.D. candidate in grad school.
October 27, 2023
My Sorority Inspired Me to Study Feminism — And I Left Because of It
Greek life can be a great experience, but at what cost? Learn how a sorority inspired one student to study feminism and what made her decide to leave.
May 19, 2023
Being a First-Generation College Student Made Me a Feminist
As a first-generation student, Sandra was concerned studying feminism was a bad investment. Discover what made her take the risk anyway.
May 19, 2023
