Tag: Student
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Luke Larkoski ’25
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“Communication classes are a great place to exchange information and knowledge with your peers and professors.” Luke was drawn to a minor in Strategic Communications due to its implications for his future career in healthcare. He describes the environment of the Communication Studies Department as one in which students feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts…
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Caroline Southworth ’24
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“Language learning helps me specialize in my studies of international relations and prepares me to live abroad.” Caroline was drawn to a Russian and Eastern European Studies major due to a strong interest in international relations and security studies. This major, along with her other individualized major in International Political Economics and Diplomacy, compliment each…
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Elizabeth Tribbett ’23
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“I love the connections you can make with people by speaking a second language.” Elizabeth chose to major in Spanish, in addition to Biology, in preparation for a future health care profession, saying, “I have found Spanish useful in everyday life and I hope to be able to speak Spanish with patients in the future.”…
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Brynn Smith ’25
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“The material presented in class through articles, informational videos, movies, and discussion are helpful in developing the communication skills that will benefit me in the future.” Brynn chose to minor in Communication Studies as a supplement to her Public Accounting major because she feels that the courses provide “the development of people skills that I…
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Abby Vizenor ’25
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“My Public Discourse course helped me to connect with my community and work to make change!” Abby chose a Communication Studies major simply because she enjoyed her initial Communications classes and appreciated the faculty within the department. Additionally, she says, “I have a strong interest in social media and photography so I figured this would…
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Kate Dario ’24
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“I place a high value on relationships with others, and I feel valued and heard by all of the Communication professors.” Originally planning on majoring in Biology and Theatre, Kate decided to switch her major to Communication Studies after realizing that she was interested in the “relational side of human communication.” The faculty within the…
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Jonas Doerr ’24
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“All of my classes have included small group work, and I feel more than ready to work with professional teams in the workforce.” Jonas was inspired to major in Communication Studies after taking Patty English’s Interpersonal Communications class, which reminded him of a favorite book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Jonas points to English…
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Maddie Derbis ’23
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“After going through the Athletic Training program I have grown to love developing meaningful relations with my patients, and learning about how to provide equitable health care to diverse populations.” Maddie’s interest in athletic training was born from a fascination with anatomy and orthopedics and a desire to pursue a healthcare profession. She was drawn…
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Sydney Hagen ’25
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“Through both in-class learning and field experiences, I feel that I will be well prepared for my future career as an educator.” Sydney was drawn to Gustavus because of its “welcoming community, beautiful campus, and exceptional education program.” On campus, Sydney is a member of the Gustavus Wind Symphony and involved in both cross country…
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Ryan Wersal ’26
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“The Education Department is a small, close-knit community made of people who share one big thing in common. Rule number 1 to be in the Education Department; you need to have a love for kids.” Ryan’s interest in teaching was born through his experience as a camp counselor over the summer where he discovered his…