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not have that luxury. When she left, Ford felt like a failure abandoning the group. Years later, she heard from the leader of the group that the Kenyan community was doing well. She thinks her brief time with the group, and the training and support she provided, were just what they needed to stick together long enough for them take the next step. “You just never know what your impact is going to be,” Ford explained. “Maybe it was small … but maybe my work with the youth group helped them get to
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November 5, 2012 Politics at PLU: Where do current students stand in the upcoming election? By Katie Scaff ’13 From healthcare and environmental issues to education and the general state of politics, the issues PLU students are concerned with are almost as diverse as they are. Some are greatly concerned with equality for all and have shared their support for R74, which would legalize same-sex marriage in the state, while others have expressed concerns about healthcare coverage and issues of
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also dedicates time to work as an international peer advisor at PLU where she helps international transfer students navigate their new environment. Although her naturalization process was difficult, Huang looks forward to the next steps in pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. “That’s all I want, I just want to help people because the world is very unequal,” Huang said. “I feel like I can support the people who get left behind.”OTHER PLU PERSPECTIVES ON CITIZENSHIP Thomas Kim '15Learn about his
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about them.” Providing a learning environment that encourages that sort of open-mindedness and a willingness to step outside one’s comfort zone while also providing students with a safety net and support systems that promote success, Long believes, is an essential part of PLU’s higher education experience. “Take the time … to learn more about yourself. You have that opportunity with PLU,” Long said. “Enjoy that journey — enjoy the discomfort.” Read Previous PLU’s latest Fulbrights are delving into
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’ makes way to PLU after Campus Ministry-SOAC partnership Read Next Developed by PLU faculty and managed by PLU students, the Parkland Literacy Center offers support to students grades 6-12 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty
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our friends in the President’s Office who also serve generously to find ways to support students, staff and faculty at PLU.” Read Previous Aminda Cheney-Irgens ’20 on her chemistry and Hispanic studies double major, research in Puerto Rico, and preparing for graduate school Read Next PLU Faculty and Staff “Call Up” the Class of 2020 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window
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support PLU students visit plu.edu/advancement.Gurjot Kang ‘21 Internship journey with the Tacoma Housing Authority Learn more about Gurjot Kang’s ’21 internship journey with the Tacoma Housing Authority. Kang was connected to her internship through Andrew Whitney’s ’12 Seed internships program. Kang works as a policy innovation and evaluation (PIE) and communications intern, working to build her skills and improve the community through this difficult time. Read Previous Gurjot Kang ‘21 grows her
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department and interacting with patients and physicians. I plan on studying for my MCAT over the winter and likely write it in April of next year. 5. Do you have any advice or insight for students aspiring to study biology? My advice is to build connections early and find a strong support group in college. Many of my close friends from PLU are STEM majors and have similar career aspirations. Friends with similar interests can refer relevant resources or opportunities or introduce you to people who can
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in my research as a history major — it enables me to connect with people in the field, other scholars and primary sources. Do you feel that you have been supported by PLU as a veteran and first-generation college student? Absolutely. The Center for Military Student Support helped me through online school and then being a commuter student further down the pipeline of life. My academic advisor, Professor [Gina] Hames, was also very helpful in guiding me through the graduate school process, as it is
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them, then you’ve already failed them as a spiritual care provider. Our job is to be present, to witness them living out their lives and their story, and to trust that they know better than we do what they’re going through. We’re just there to listen and provide support. That’s a good skill to have with students, but I can’t walk into a classroom and not have a story prepared when I’m teaching. I have to lean on the expertise that I’ve developed over many years. I have to be an expert, I have to
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