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Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/ash-bechtel-24-science-social-work-serve-hispanic-community/

-language medical interpreter over the summer. She sees this as the next step in achieving her goals. “One of my main driving factors in becoming a doctor is to help the Hispanic community and give back,” she says. Read Previous Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 Read Next Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County LATEST POSTS College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay

On the Court and in the Classroom: A Brother and Sister Find Success at PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/brother-sister-basketball/

majoring in education after realizing she loved teaching others—she hopes to work with elementary-age kids in math or other STEM fields. “It was nice having someone I could ask questions of, and he already knew his way around. It made the transition a lot smoother,” she says.Lutes for Life Still avid film fans, Jackson and Sydney get together to watch movies weekly—except during finals, of course. They catch concerts while he dishes on professors and classes to take, and he picks her up if she needs a

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/ian-lindhartsen-20-uses-his-individualized-major-to-pursue-his-passion-for-music/

often go awry. Lindhartsen soon realized that wasn’t the path for him. He knew he wanted to study music, but he wasn’t interested in teaching. Instead, Lindhartsen wanted to study the business side of music. While PLU doesn’t offer a music business major, it does invite students to pursue an individualized major. This track offers students the power to design and propose their own program of study. It was through that pathway, under the guidance of professors and mentors, that Lindhartsen was able

Musician turned math major is excited to teach in his community https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/musician-turned-math-major-is-excited-to-teach-in-his-community/

places. Why did you decide to switch your major to math? I was in the music education program, but then I kind of just discovered that math was the better topic for me. Music was a hobby, really, and math was more of a passion. Once I took an actual college math class, I realized that’s the area I want to be in. Did you always want to pursue teaching? Since I was in elementary school, for whatever reason, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I just loved the classroom, and being able to help out 20

Student-athlete makes entrepreneurship look like a piece of cake https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/student-athlete-makes-entrepreneurship-look-like-a-piece-of-cake/

made cakes with themes like princesses, to Encanto, to baby sharks to Sonic the Hedgehog. You name it and they can create it. Jasneet, Ashleen, Tina and Taran all work together to make the best cakes possible for their clients, no matter if they are family, friends or random people who found them via a Google search. And they have no plans on stopping anytime soon. Read Previous Six Lutes headed to NCAA Championships Read Next Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience LATEST

You can’t argue with Success https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2014/04/20/you-cant-argue-with-success/

senior debater Pam Barker ’14. Barker and David Mooney ’14 are the only seniors on the team who have debated previously. A two-person team themselves, Barker and Mooney have moved into leadership positions in the PLU squad for their senior year. “It’s been rewarding teaching our craft to a bunch of other people who are interested in it,” Mooney said. For Barker, Mooney and Tinker, debate has played a major role in their lives through high school and college. “I think it’s a great supplement to my

Personal Purchase Recommendations https://www.plu.edu/helpdesk/getting-started/getting-connected/purchase-recommendations/

several vendors, and develop a clear idea of what tasks will need to be accomplished on the computer. In shopping for a particular system, ask about the availability of support for both hardware and software: is there a charge? how long will the support last? what are the hours of availability? In addition, talk with faculty teaching the courses for which a student is enrolled. Suggestions may be given for software related to a particular course. Please note that software packages such as Microsoft

Platform Support Policy https://www.plu.edu/helpdesk/policies/platform-support/

of Linux, Unix, and other systems as necessary for their faculty members’ teaching and research. Detailed Categorization of Academic Computing Support (Windows and Apple) The following table indicates the balanced approach to providing university support for Apple or Windows operating systems and equipment. Support and maintenance issue Process for Windows and Apple computers Purchase and sale of computers. User Support will order through vendor. Repair of university owned standard computers on

5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology https://www.plu.edu/master-of-science-kinesiology/5-reasons-to-pursue-a-masters-in-kinesiology/

expect to make thousands of dollars more a year compared to professionals who hold only a bachelor’s degree. With a master’s in kinesiology, you will expand your professional opportunities. A master’s in kinesiology opens the door to full-time teaching, coaching and strength-and-conditioning positions in colleges and universities, as well as administrative and leadership roles in the health and fitness industry. With a graduate degree, you can expect to qualify for jobs such as a strength and

Build Your Career Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/master-of-science-kinesiology/financial-aid-scholarships/build-your-career-scholarship/

change an individual’s quality of life for the better, bringing them greater joy, comfort, and confidence. A master’s in kinesiology opens the door to full-time teaching, coaching and strength-and-conditioning positions in colleges and universities, as well as administrative and leadership roles in the health and fitness industry. With a graduate degree, you can expect to qualify for jobs such as a strength and conditioning coach, a sports psychologist, exercise physiologist, and more. We understand