What students have to say about American Studies
Beau Becker ’07
"Taking classes in the American Studies minor has been a great supplement to my sociology major. I have truly benefited from the interdisciplinary approach that American Studies offers, embracing so many academic perspectives that helped me to understand how American culture permeates my everyday life."
Meghan Engsberg ’09
“I am an American Studies student because it allows me to examine and learn about our complex culture from a variety of angles and disciplines. American Studies draws attention to historical and modern day issues and helps me think critically about how the issues apply to life, society and my work as an English major.”
Olivia Traczyk ’08
"I think the American Studies program is great because it is an interdisciplinary minor and therefore the courses enhance so many other academic fields of interest. I love the minor because I have found that the vast array of topics covered in my American Studies courses have granted me a greater understanding and appreciation of my English major."
Andrea Gouin ’07
Through the interdisciplinary nature of the American Studies minor, I have been exposed to a new way of thinking. Classes in literature, politics, sociology, history and even economics can all be connected to one another at some point during a discussion about major social issues. The American Studies courses have given me the tools I need to analyze an issue from multiple perspectives.
Zachary Willis ’07
“After my study abroad experience in Europe, I returned home with a newfound appreciation of the world on an international level. The American Studies program has allowed me to further recognize how we as Americans fit into this international community, because without understanding ourselves, we cannot begin to fully understand the world of which we are a part.”
Flora Lienard, international student ’07
“Well, I'm French, and having had the opportunity to study America through different Americans' points of views was really interesting. I was surprised by the way of teaching as well as by the opinions American students have of their people and symbols. To any international students, this is a mind-opening program in which to get interested. With the help of these classes, your ideas and opinion of America and its history will certainly change—for the best.”
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