Author: harrietanderson
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Zoe Zarth ’23
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“Through an intensive music curriculum that is constructed with realistic and applicable principles, I have had countless opportunities to practice and execute all elements of teaching music so that I truly feel ready and excited to enter the field.” With the music programs, especially the choral program, being something that drew Zoё to Gustavus in…
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Nikita Sandstrom ’23
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“The language classes are a well-balanced mix of academic and modern terms so while you can understand the base, there are modern terms mixed in so a student such as I can hold conversations and navigate a modern Eastern Europe.” As someone who is half Ukrainian and grew up speaking Russian and Ukrainian, Nikita decided…
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Claire Lind ’24
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“There is an overarching effort to develop our own understandings of political and social issues through being exposed to perspectives that might differ from our own.” Claire was drawn to a major in Political Science since the beginning of her college career as someone who is passionate about social justice and advocacy. Her First-Term Seminar…
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Nicole Nelson ’24
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“In the classroom, we learn on our own but then come together to think things through in groups. We talk things through and build off one another which creates a better understanding in our course material.” Nicole’s ability to pursue nursing while also being involved in athletics and music is what brought her to Gustavus…
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Andrea Cruz Bracamontez ’24
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“I’ve been motivated by many professors in the Modern Languages Department to pursue leadership opportunities both on-campus and off-campus.” Having parents who are immigrants from Puebla, Mexico, Andrea chose to major in Spanish to “get a better understanding of the cultural and linguistic components of the Spanish language.” Her Spanish and LALACS courses, as well…
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Michaela Woodward ’23
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“From study abroad, to internships, to on-campus opportunities, the professors in the MLLC department are always supportive of their students and have their best interests in mind.” Michaela is a senior Spanish, LALACS, and Film Studies major and Russian & Eastern European Studies minor from Greenville, Wisconsin. Her curiosity for the Spanish language initially began…
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Jorge Koenen ’25
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“The professors’ aim is to make the learning environment safe and welcoming to facilitate an environment that is optimal for learning.” Jorge was drawn to the Spanish major at Gustavus as someone who grew up speaking Spanish. Being born in Guatemala, he says, “I enjoy learning about the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.” Jorge is…
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Justin Schriever ’23
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“The professors here are so supportive and genuinely interested in their students.” Justin was originally interested in Gustavus because of its Education and Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Departments, which would eventually become his two areas of study. He has combined these two areas through his Communication Arts/Literature Teaching major and Classical Languages minor. Justin…
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Kaija Pratt ’24
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“I get excited to go to class and clinicals every day because I know I am surrounded by others passionate about the same thing that I am.” With athletics having always been a big part of her life, Kaija knew she wanted this to continue as she moved through Gustavus and onto a career. She…
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Nico Lohman ’23
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“The Athletic Training faculty have provided me with the tools to succeed in my future by really caring about me not only as a student but also as a person.” Nico was drawn to the Athletic Training program through his relationship with his athletic trainer in high school, saying “he had a cool job, so…