| Why did you choose Shimer?
I learned that Shimer takes into account the whole person rather than just test scores and report cards. Even though I was prepared for college, my high school record didn’t show that. I’m glad Shimer didn’t just look at me as a number.
What is your favorite course at Shimer?
My favorite class was Soc 2 my first semester. We had the broadest range of opinions being brought to the table, and then we talked politics. And survived.
What are your favorite texts in the Shimer curriculum?
Of course Plato. That one is sticking out because it’s the last thing I was assigned in class. But honestly, I think my answer would usually be whatever I last read. I’m beginning to think that this is not because the books are getting better, but that each time I read a new one, I am understanding more.
What are your plans for after graduation?
There’s a lot that I think I might like doing after Shimer. I plan on going to grad school, but I have nothing concrete planned for the time in between here and there. I’m still changing a lot of who I am so I’ve got no commitments.
What has been the most beneficial aspect of your Shimer education?
I know that Shimer has expanded my mind in ways that I don’t even realize everyday. Before I came here, I believed that I could read well, write well, and speak well. I thought that I was smart. But I remember leaving my first classes in awe of all the smart things everyone else had to say. Now I’ve cultivated the skills to hold my own in class and I take it for granted.
What advice would you give to prospective students?
A Shimer education demands that you be dedicated and thoughtful, and to read. If you’re ready for that, which is much more than it sounds like, then you’re ready for Shimer.
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