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Tag: outcomes

  • Hayley Trebil ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Small class sizes allow me to hone in on my skills in the lab.” Hayley came to Gustavus thinking that she wanted to pursue a biology degree and become a Physician’s Assistant. However, having had multiple complex chronic illnesses herself, she realized that her nurses have always been her biggest caregivers and advocates. She ended…

  • Bailey Wagner ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “It is such a blessing to be surrounded by people with whom I can have a range of conversations. We can have intellectual discussions about ancient references in modern media, whether or not Sauron is a blackhole, or what the prettiest duck species is.” Originally focused on her Chemistry major, Bailey was first drawn to…

  • Audrey Ochtrup-Dekeyrel ’22

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    harrietanderson

    “From farmhand to food researcher, Gustavus planted the seed for a new career path—that of professor.” A “terrible, bratty child” when it came to helping on her family’s farm in southeastern Minnesota, a younger Ochtrup-DeKeyrel couldn’t have imagined making a career out of agriculture. Now, shaped by her upbringing and her experiences as an environmental…

  • ReAnn Eidahl ’20

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    harrietanderson

    From Chapel Choir to Habitat For Humanity to the Campus Activities Board and beyond, this Gustie woman has seized the lead. Gustavus had a very pragmatic advantage over other colleges Eidahl considered: She was able to sing in a choir without being a music major. During her four years on the hill, Eidahl was a…