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Liberal Studies Department

Student Profiles

Jess Haley

What are your academic interests?

When I entered Alaska Pacific University as a freshman, I chose to become a liberal studies major because I was interested in any sort of art class I could get my hands on. Then during my sophomore year I took a women's studies course on how violent women are portrayed in films. I became enticed by the women's studies field and have pursued that ever since. Most recently I have taken an interest in literature and writing.

What are your academic goals?

After I obtain my degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Women's Studies and Art, I will be seeking a Master's in Higher Education. I wish to remain a part of college life by working closely with students and ultimately one day, a long while from now, I hope to obtain a position in a University as a Dean of some sort, maybe even the President of a University.

What do you enjoy most about being a liberal studies student?

I love that as a liberal studies student I have the opportunity to explore my interests in a classroom setting. I have dived into the humanities, learned about the social sciences and discovered what I want to do with my life. The liberal studies degree also allows you to pursue your interests independently through independent or directed studies. I love that I can combine my passions art and women's studies together in a class.

What is the most important thing to share with prospective students?

I think it is vital to partake in active learning when you choose to pursue a college degree. I feel that Liberal Studies allows you to explore and discover your passions all while being an independent active learner.

Joshua Borough

What are your academic interests?

Currently my academic focus is fine-art photography and photojournalism with a minor in outdoor studies.

What are your academic goals?

To gain a better understanding of the people, places and cultures that I am photographing. My overall objective is to then create a means by which I can visually communicate what other societies and cultures are like.

What do you enjoy most about being a liberal studies student?

I enjoy the freedom of being able to focus on the subjects that I am passionate about.

What is the most important thing to share with prospective students?

Make good use of the flexibility of L.S. to explore all the ideas and possibilities that you are passionate about.

Rachel Day

What are your academic interests?

Philosophy, literature, creative writing, womens' studies, cultural studies, linguistics.

What are your academic goals?

To graduate from APU, and then attend a graduate school in Deaf education with an emphasis is international development. To also be part of international Deaf education.

What do you enjoy most about being a liberal studies student?

Good relations with professors and their ability to work with individuals to create an education that interests and challenges me. Also the ability to find my own direction in education and have the support and advise to go there on my own.

What is the most important thing to share with prospective students?

There are so many options in the Liberal Studies, so many that I cannot understand why anyone would choose another major!

Amy Schenck

What are your academic interests?

Journalism; International studies; Cultural factors in globalization

What are your academic goals?

To have a broad knowledge base from different academic disciplines, reinforced by first-hand experience.

What do you enjoy most about being a liberal studies student?

The professors' passion for each of their respective disciplines; the professors' willingness to give individualized attention; the travel courses offered during block

What is the most important thing to share with prospective students?

To get the most out of a Liberal Studies major it really helps to be a self-motivated learner

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