| Why did you choose Shimer?
I came here because I really liked the idea of reading original sources rather than just reading textbook summaries. At first I was a bit frightened of such a small community, but I soon realized that I also liked the idea that it was so small because of the opportunities I would have to meet people and to develop real friendships. I knew there would be a smaller chance that this would just be like high school all over again
What is your favorite course at Shimer?
I have many favorite courses. I think the course that was most valuable to me was Soc 4 because that was when I read Foucault and the entire way that I perceive the world was changed. It gave me a lot of freedom I didn’t have before. I also really liked Feminist Theories. We read Andrea Dworkin in this class and I loved it. Another favorite class was a tutorial on The Brothers Karamazov. I was able to spend an entire semester reading one really good book and was able to go into a lot of detail. I also really liked the people in the class.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I may take a year off before going to grad school for Women’s Studies, possibly philosophy with a concentration in Women’s Studies and after that either becoming a professor or working in the non-profit sector advancing women’s rights.
What has been the most beneficial aspect of your Shimer education?
Learning how to speak and not being afraid to speak. Before coming to Shimer I never spoke at all. I was sort of quiet and passive. Shimer has made me more bold and sure of myself.
What advice would you give to prospective students?
I would probably tell them to not be too confident and not to become overwhelmed by the workload. And also that everything you are so positive and sure of, philosophically speaking, only lasts for a year or two.
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