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. There were group projects and presentations in both her education classes and in other classes. As an educator, she draws upon collaboration skills often. “We’re working with our stakeholders, with our colleagues, to ensure that we’re creating programs that support kids,” she says. During her administrative credential program at PLU, Helle also learned the importance of self-reflection in developing her leadership style. It’s something she has embraced as part of her practice as an educator. “It’s
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patience, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I was glad to learn from Dr. Yakelis and be a part of his team!” "This research experience was like a bridge connecting my academic journey," explained del Toro. Fani del Toro ’24 | Chemistry major Preparing for the future “Doing summer research with Dr. Yakelis has played a vital role in shaping my post-graduation plans, particularly in pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry,” said del Toro. “It helped me gain practical skills in creating new synthetic
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. “It was the saddest thing, that same damaging and devaluing feeling,” Chan said. Film Reflections Chan’s passion for social justice has primarily focused on education and the experiences of people of color. As a high school student, she created a documentary, “For the Culture,” focused on the importance and need of ethnic studies. Using a Canon camera to shoot the documentary and a laptop to edit the film, Chan taught herself necessary skills. “I really enjoyed using film as a cool way to tell my
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for History and Philosophy students, and those interested in Innovation Studies. After sitting down with Professor Michael Halvorson, one of the instructors, I think that the new course will be a fascinating introduction to very tangible skills–with a few surprises. Two Classes in One Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies An important aspect of Hist/Phil 248 is that it is really two classes built into one. Students register for the History 248 section (led by Michael Halvorson) or the
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. These skills have been invaluable when collaborating with others, especially people who have values and beliefs that vary from my own. Kanisha Keal ’10: I’d say that BSU experience prepared me for the real world. You’ll encounter many different people with different views and learning to reconcile them in order to accomplish goals is important work. The group also helped me to discover my worth and what I have to offer to society in general. I’m not just a number filling some sort of quota and I’ll
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Center is here to support your student though the process before, during and after their program(s).Why Study Away?Why study away?Study away is an opportunity for students to pursue their academic interests in a different cultural context. As a result, students gain experiences and develop skills and competencies that could help launch their career post-graduation and give them an advantage in the job market. Trust your student – this is a chance for them to grow, navigate a new and unfamiliar
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impact the lives of others, but if you’re looking to develop the sought-after skills needed to transform people’s lives through excellent patient care — you should consider obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Download PLU’s Nursing Guide!2. Business — Master of Business Administration (MBA)There are many types of graduate business degrees — finance, accounting, human resource management, organizational leadership, to name a few — but the traditional MBA has recently seen an uptick in
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. What strengths will help you excel, or any challenges to overcome for completing the program? Revisit a relevant anecdote mentioned in previous sections to better explain with detail why you are best suited for this program. The goal is to highlight what knowledge and skills, both technical and interpersonal, you possess that will drive you to success in this program. For example, if you have experience in marketing or statistical analysis, try to highlight what you have learned in your
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improve their English language skills while taking PLU university classes. First year students in the International Pathway Program will be able to reach sophomore status after one year. What do I write for my essay?International students respond to the same essay questions as do domestic students. You can find the questions on the international application. How soon can I know if I have been admitted to PLU?You will be notified in 1-2 weeks after all requirements are received. Paying for
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-computer science courses I took at PLU. Physics, for instance, is an amazing way to learn problem solving. I find myself using many of the soft skills from the humanities courses as I am regularly trying to persuade people of my position’s correctness or trying to better communicate the intricacies of my solutions. While at PLU, you had the opportunity to study away. How was that experience? I spent the fall term of my fourth year at King’s College London. I also spent J-Term my second year in
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