Graduating Seniors Reflect on Their CLA Experience
The Class of 2023 has had a unique college experience over the past four years. As graduation nears, ten seniors look back on their time in CLA and share about their best campus memories, favorite courses, advice, and plans for the future. Read more senior reflections.
Whether she’s cheering on the Gopher Hockey team or researching, Emma Astrup is always looking for opportunities to “keep her curiosity growing.”
Greer Gentges explored a number of fields through courses that interested her before settling on her majors and minor.
Lauren Guidish thought research was something that she could never do, but quickly learned how “unique and rewarding” it can be after starting as a research assistant.
During his time on the University of Minnesota Speech Team, Jackson Gunvalson has learned a number of valuable skills and met “many wonderful people.”
As an English major, Morgan Hamernik has “learned how to see the world in different ways” and communicate effectively about what she’s seeing.
After transferring to the U her senior year, Lucie Hoeschen took advantage of CLA’s resources to jump start her career in law.
Aspen Holm will be pursuing a PhD in psychology next year, continuing the passion she developed during her undergraduate research experiences.
Madison Holman describes her time as a strategic communication major as “exciting, stressful, and filled with meaningful connection.”
Inspired by “how science and humanities go hand in hand,” Tony Kamel will carry his knowledge from CLA to the School of Dentistry this fall.
Khoa Nguyen “developed a lot as a student and as a professional” in CLA and is ready to bring his skills to the field of public health.