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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The best thing about being a part of the philosophy department is that you get to learn more about yourself, your beliefs, the part you play in the world.

What is your advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Just give a philosophy class a try! I promise it will be beneficial no matter what your major or future career aspirations are.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
The most valuable thing I learned at K is that the more you learn the more questions arise that make you realize how much more you have left to learn.

What has been your favorite class at K? Why?
My favorite class at K has been Ethics with Max Cherem. This class helped me solidify what I believe is right and wrong and the crucial role of self-development in morality.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
Freshman year I went out of my comfort zone and tried a French class. I discovered a love for the language and culture I don’t think I would have found if I didn’t have access to an open curriculum.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
I went on study abroad in Lyon, France, and it was a truly formative experience. I learned about my own ability to problem solve and be adaptable.

What is your SIP?
I am doing a French translation SIP.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I am going to teach English in France for a year then apply for law school. I want to be an immigration lawyer.

What is a random fun fact about you?
I have pet chickens! Please ask me about them!

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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
All of the incredible discussion

What is your advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
The best thing you can do is ask others who have taken philosophy courses what they think about different courses! Oh, and definitely start with a topic you think will be interesting.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
I think I’ve learned far more about how to consider alternative opinions and see where other people are coming from.

What has been your favorite class at K? Why?
Probably FYS (First-Year Seminar) 188, Imagining Possible Worlds with Dr. Lars Enden. It was an incredible introduction to philosophy which used short stories and movies to introduce ideas. The entire class was just a discussion. I think Lars only had to lecture once. It was a great first class at K!

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
Majoring in three things would be impossible without the open curriculum, so I find it incredibly helpful if you’re extremely interested in several different topics!

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
I worked with the program CAPS my freshman year and loved it, and now I’m working with the Math and Physics Center and I’m the SRA of Trowbridge Hall.

What is your SIP?
I’m writing documents and creating videos on introductory math topics (mainly Calculus 1-3).

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I’m planning on going to graduate school for applied math, but I’m most interested in going into math education!

What is a random fun fact about you?
On several occasions, I have been almost killed by a Bison.