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PLU grads reflect on commencement Posted by: mhines / June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023 “Commencement means the culmination of hard work and accomplishments with my teammates and my classmates — so it’s a great day.” Our recent graduates reflect on the countless late nights spent studying, the friendships forged, the challenges overcome, and the personal growth they’ve experienced. Read Previous From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Read Next

always been there for me as I faced challenges, and the knowledge base to be successful in life after graduation. My next chapter: A year of service in New Orleans with an AmeriCorps program, two years of service with Peace Corps and then graduate studies in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management, Ecology, or both! Maren Anderson – Bachelor of Arts in Norwegian Why PLU? I was enamored with PLU’s commitment to study abroad and liberal arts education. At PLU study abroad, is not study away; this

for Beiermann, who hopes to go into state politics. “How am I able to represent these people who may not want to talk to me, or when they do they have staunchly different values?” Beiermann said. “That’s why I applied.”Peace ScholarsLearn more about the program and past participantsRush, a nursing major, says the experience gives her an opportunity to experience study away despite her difficult schedule. Her rigorous nursing courses and clinical hours make it difficult to travel abroad. The Peace