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  • Hailey Vader ’24

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    sydneynoel

    “The exceptional experiences with my professors and classmates inspired me to pursue a GWS major”.  Hailey Vader, from Williston, North Dakota, found her second home at Gustavus Adolphus College. Graduating in 2024, Hailey has been actively involved in various extracurricular activities on campus, all while pursuing her double major in Political Science and Gender, Women,…

  • Ellie Hartmann ’23

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    sydneynoel

    “The GWSS faculty have helped prepare me for a career by actively opening up opportunities for me to get involved with resume-building work like research and internships.” Ellie Hartmann, a native of Waconia, Minnesota, pursued her passion for English at Gustavus due to the comforting feeling that studying the subject gave her; she also shared…

  • Benji Huff ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “[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…

  • Jake Ross ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Several faculty members have given me advice about what career fields I might be interested in – and helped me understand the paths to having those careers.” Jake became interested in Economics during his freshman year when he took his first economics class. After exploring the field, he decided to become an Economic Analysis major…

  • Nico Lohman ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “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…

  • Maddie Derbis ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “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…

  • Matt Berkner ’19

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    harrietanderson

    “All in, what happens when you commit to being uncomfortable? Growth. And wins. Berkner had a solid plan: He would go to the University of Minnesota and become a dentist. Then one day in high school, in his hometown of Sleepy Eye, a Gustavus football coach approached him after a game and asked him to…