Diana Isabel Güiza-Gómez
- Fellowship
- University Presidential Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Program
- Peace Studies and Political Science: PhD
- dguizago@nd.edu
Preferred name:
Isabel
What is your hometown?
Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia
What were you doing prior to enrolling at Notre Dame?
I worked for a Bogotá-based research center (Dejusticia) and served as a lecturer at Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
What obstacles did you overcome to attend Notre Dame?
Language and quantitative research skills
What do you research?
Land redistribution, peacebuilding, rural mobilization, transitional justice
Do you live on campus or off?
on campus
What do you like to do in your spare time for fun? What hobbies do you enjoy?
Playing the guitar, reading novels, watching films, dancing, doing yoga
How do you unwind after a long day of work?/How do you practice self-care?
I usually do yoga and dance.
After you graduate, what would you like to do?
I would like to become a professor and part-time human right activist.
Why did you choose Notre Dame?
The University of Notre Dame hosts the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, which is a leading institution in the field. Also, the Department of Political Science hosts a vibrant academic community focused on Latin American politics.