2021 Award: Political Science Senior Award
Major: Mathematics and Political Science
Hometown: Kennewick, WA
Extracurricular activities: I have been doing math research with Dr. Whitlatch, Dr. Shultis, and Dr. Ray for the past two years. I am also a youth leader at the youth group at my church.
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Future plans:
Starting in the fall of 2022 I will be pursuing a J.D. at UCLA Law School. I am hoping to work in criminal law and get involved with the juvenile justice system.
How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?
My political science major has helped me improve my critical thinking skills and has taught me to evaluate a situation from all perspective. Not only does this help me evaluate politics but it will also aid me tremendously in my future career. My math major has improved my logical reasoning which was a big help on the LSAT, has improved my writing skills, and is a useful tool during arguments.
All the faculty that I have encountered during my three years at Gonzaga have impacted my current thinking and views through all the impactful lectures and conversations.
What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your Gonzaga career?
Some of my proudest accomplishments would be to achieve this award and getting accepted into UCLA law school with a great scholarship. Also, I am just proud of how much I have developed as a person in all aspects of my life. Gonzaga granted me with an opportunity to grow and learn not only intellectually but has also helped me grow emotionally and socially. I am just grateful to all my professors who have guided me through the last three years!