Splash at Northwestern: March, 2025!


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MIA PERKINS, International student studying IR and Economics.




College: Northwestern University

Major: International Studies/ Economics

Year of Graduation: 2026

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi everyone! My name is Mia and I am a first year student at Northwestern studying International Studies and Economics. I live in New Zealand but call England and Germany home as well, and so I'm excited to share with you all some of the most incredible places in the world in my class.



Past Classes

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H645: The Culinary Kiwi: Culture, Cuisine and Colonisation in Splash Spring 2023 (May. 27, 2023)
Have you ever heard of a Hangi? Pavlova? Sausage sizzle? What about a paua fritter? If you haven’t, take a culinary journey through New Zealand and learn how these different national dishes reflect its history and culture. In this class, we’ll be learning how food teaches us about indigenous history and culture in the South Pacific, and you’ll even get the chance to take home some of your own food we’ll make in this class. No requirements necessary- anyone can cook!


H633: The Culinary Kiwi: Culture, Cuisine and Colonisation in Splash Winter 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)
Have you ever heard of a Hangi? Pavlova? Sausage sizzle? What about a paua fritter? If you haven’t, take a culinary journey through New Zealand and learn how these different national dishes reflect its history and culture. In this class, we’ll be learning how food teaches us about indigenous history and culture in the South Pacific, and you’ll even get the chance to take home some of your own food we’ll make in this class. No requirements necessary- anyone can cook!