Academics

Tag: Political Science

  • Andrew Escoto ‘26

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    “[Prof. Kate Knutson] has guided me into realizing my interests but also is there to simply hear me out.” Andrew was drawn to a major in Political Science due to an interest in understanding “why people make the political decisions that they make.” After taking Politics of Race and Racism with Dr. Jill Locke, he…

  • Alex Buresh ’26

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    harrietanderson

     “[Political Science faculty] have all been so kind, and I know that if I need help in the future, whether for a reference or even just advice, I could go to any of them.” Alex aspires to have a career as a politician, hoping to work with people and help them.  Alex decided to pursue…

  • Ashley Ley ’23 and Tessa Yeager ’24

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    “Unseen Passages: Refugees and the Collective Fight for Vitality – Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast” Ashley Ley ’23 and Tessa Yeager ’24, co-chairs of the 2023 Building Bridges conference on March 4, talk about their backgrounds and paths to Gustavus, how and why they became involved in Building Bridges, the rewards of their involvement, developing…

  • Jenesis Tompkins ’23 and Zachary Gbor ’23

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    “Meet the Leaders of Gustavus’s Pan African Student Organization – Listen to the Learning for Life Podcast” Jenesis Tompkins ’23 and Zachary Gbor ’23, co-presidents of the Pan African Student Organization (PASO) at Gustavus, talk about their backgrounds and interests when younger, how they found themselves, somewhat unexpectedly, attending Gustavus, being students of color there, the place…

  • Lissie Artley ’25

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    harrietanderson

    “The Political Science Department has improved my writing and critical thinking skills, both of which I will be able to apply to future careers in or out of the political world.” Lissie chose to major in Political Science in addition to a History major, saying, “I have always been interested in bettering my understanding of…

  • Ivan Scarpino Korb ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “I feel that the classes are always presented in a non biased format even when professors may have their own respective opinions when teaching about curriculum.” Choosing to come to Gustavus solely for the football program, Ivan did not have an intended major when he first started classes. However, after taking Political and Legal Thinking…

  • Zoe Jesh ’24

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    “Not only have the Political Science faculty provided me with valuable information, but they have taught me how to use my personal strengths toward my professional development and provided me with a network of Gustie alumni to reach out to.” Zoe was drawn to a major in Political Science due to an interest in understanding…

  • Claire Lind ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “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…

  • Regina Olono Vidales ’22

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    harrietanderson

    “From zero public speaking experience to the commencement podium, serving on Student Senate changed the trajectory of Vidales’ life: I Found a Voice.” “If you don’t speak up for what you want, it’s not going to happen. So you have to speak up for the things that you care about.” When Vidales started at Gustavus,…