Splash Biography



MIRA RAMESH, Cornell sophomore studying biology.




Major: HBHS/Human Ecology

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2019

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Past Classes

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S440: Psychology and Pop Culture in Splash Spring 18 (Apr. 28, 2018)
What is the psychology behind pop culture trends? We will be talking about topics like why reality TV is so addictive, why pop music is so catchy, and why people feel the urge to binge watch certain TV shows over others. If you are interested in answering all these questions, then this class is for you! Clips from your favorite TV shows and your favorite pop songs will be played!


S394: Psychology and Pop Culture in Splash Fall 17 (Nov. 04, 2017)
What is the psychology behind pop culture trends? We will be talking about topics like why reality TV is so addictive, pop music is so catchy, and why people feel the urge to binge watch certain TV shows over others. If you are interested in answering all these questions, then this class is for you! Clips from your favorite TV shows and your favorite pop songs will be played!


S317: Psychology and Pop Culture in Splash Spring 17 (Apr. 29, 2017)
What is the psychology behind pop culture trends? We will be talking about topics like why reality TV is so addictive, pop music is so catchy, and why people feel the urge to binge watch certain TV shows over others. If you are interested in answering all these questions, then this class is for you! Clips from your favorite TV shows and your favorite pop songs will be played!


S276: Why is Reality TV so appealing? in Splash Fall 2016 (Nov. 05, 2016 - Apr. 29, 2017)
Why are we so obsessed with the Kardashians, Dance Moms, The Real Housewives, and The Bachelor? This course will answer this question by looking at the various psychological mechanisms which underlie our obsession with watching other people's lives. Clips from your favorite reality television shows will be shown!