Bianca Yeager
History, Culture, and Law, BA
Criminal Justice Minor
Graduated in 2023
Bianca landed at Northeastern University after originally beginning her undergraduate education at the University of Liverpool in the U.K., studying Philosophy and Hispanic Studies. Originally from the United States, Bianca grew up in various countries including the U.K., Kenya, Colombia, and Honduras. Once she returned to the U.S., Bianca spent a few years in the restaurant industry before deciding to return to school. She found that her experience living in different countries inspired her to declare a major in History, Culture, and Law once at CSSH.
Bianca was inspired to go to law school, but also had a passion for studying history. Then, she found the History, Culture, and Law Major at Northeastern.
Thrilled about both the major and the experiential learning model of Northeastern, she officially transferred in 2020.
Bianca's major concentration is culture and colonialism, which has allowed for her to revisit her initial studies in philosophy.
Bianca's positive experiences with the intensive pre-law courses required in the HCL major reinforced her interest in working in law.
One of Bianca's favorite courses was Criminal Due Process. The professor was a licensed attorney who brought real-life experiences into the classroom.
Bianca is a part of the Northeastern Feminist Student Organization, which she says keeps her grounded and provides therapeutic learning experiences.
Once she graduates with her HLC degree, Bianca plans to go to law school and focus on immigration policy.
“The major makes you realize how much history, culture, and law all blend into each other—there are the courses that train you to think like a lawyer, but then you learn about the history of Roman, civil, and common law, and how that evolves throughout different cultural traditions. It is so expansive and flexible.”
Bianca aspires to become a lawyer and work on immigration policy, and is currently studying at BU Law.
