Political science is a tremendously relevant major, especially in today’s ever-changing political environment. The major isn’t necessarily about understanding the difference between political parties, but rather being able to place what you hear and see in the context of the greater picture of American politics.

LVC, my professors, and all the opportunities I had shaped who I am today. I participated in clubs, class discussions, and LVC traditions; studied in Spain for a semester; attended conferences; and conducted research. I am thankful to call LVC my alma mater.

I began to develop a fascination in public policy, and in the fall of my junior year, I declared political science my second major [with applied history] after a course on international relations with Dr. Chris Dolan. The two experiences complemented each other excellently. I got to experience government from a unique perspective, filling in some of the practical gaps and answering some of the questions I developed while studying politics.