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Derrik Rivet

Undergraduate Humanities Fellow

He is a fourth-year student majoring in History and minoring in Russian and Slavic Studies at his university. Additionally, he is participating in NYU’s BA/MA History program. Outside of his academic pursuits, he dedicates his time to working at a middle school where he assists Russian-speaking students.

His passions extend beyond his studies, as he thoroughly enjoys writing and reading science and historical fiction. He possesses a deep-seated fascination with the development of cultures and their interactions with one another.