“[Religion professors] have devoted themselves to being a helpful and accessible resource for everyone at Gustavus.”
As a double major, Benji has found a sense of community within both the Geography and Religion departments. Benji has been able to combine these majors to start to develop a well-rounded understanding of how the world works, both in terms of religion as well as socially and politically. In both the Geography and Religion departments, Benji feels that the faculty are very supportive of students and committed to their success.
Within both departments, Benji has appreciated the opportunities for further academic development outside of the classroom. In the Religion Department, this has been in the form of department dinners, including the “Big Questions” dinner event in which students and faculty were able to discuss free will over dinner.
Overall within both the Religion and Geography Departments, Benji has greatly appreciated the openness and support from faculty, describing the Religion faculty, “Their doors are always open and they are willing to chat about classes, big questions, life goals, and everything in between.”
Outside of his academic pursuits, Benji is also involved in United Christian Ministries, Environmental Action Coalition, Whittling Club, Men’s Rugby, and Ultimate Frisbee.