WHAT
DO HISTORY STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT?
Comments
from graduating seniors in the Class of 2007.
“The
quality of the
faculty in the History Department is unbelievable.”
“I
really like the variety of the courses and how
small many of them were. The intimate setting
was really conducive to learning.”
“Many
of the professors are exceptional people that
made whatever topic we were studying all the more
interesting.”
“The
TEACHERS have been what have made the classes.
GSIs and Lecturers alike.”
“300,
400 and 500 level classes … were interesting
and taught by faculty who had a desire to be teaching.”
“Every
professor here was able to make time in their
day to meet with me not only on a professional
level, but many on a personal level as well.”
“Also
really liked the small classes where I really
got to know the professor.”
“The
strength of the Department lies in the faculty,
their level of knowledge and expertise is impressive.
Their professionalism makes for an ideal learning
environment.”
“Visiting
professors were always really good.”
“The
biggest strength that I took away from the department
was my development in writing and writing skills
as well as the emphasis that the department places
on thinking critically when reading both primary
and secondary documents.”
"History is very easy to
integrate into an interdisciplinary plan of study."
"More classes that
I wanted to take than I had time to take."
"Great
variety of classes. Exceptional professors!"
"Excellent
cooperation with School
of Education."
“The
focus of most history classes is definitely with
interpretation which is good. Reading primary
sources and looking at different perspectives
gives the undergraduate an idea of what "real"
history is like. “
“The
writing stressed within the department really
gives you a full set of skills directly applicable
to real world writing needs.”
“Writing
an honors thesis was
my most positive experience with the History Department.”
“I
enjoyed the diversity
of courses that concentrators are required to
take.. Some of my most enjoyable courses were
those I would never have thought to take.”
“The
history colloquium
was great.”
“Without
the option to take a variety of classes, I would
never have known what I wanted to do with my future.”
“The
one-on-one atmosphere. I never felt like one person
lost in a sea of hundreds like I do in LSA.”
“Pretty
small department so I didn’t feel like I
fell through the cracks.”
“All
of the Department is very helpful as well as friendly
and organized.”
“Advisors
were always quick to respond to my emails.”
“Good
communication with students through email- informative
emails, not too few not too many.”
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