Liberal Studies The first day of school is never easy, even at the age of 20. New places, new faces, and new programs are a lot to navigate all at once, but after my first day in Ed200 with Peggy Lord and Linguistics with Cheryl Meyers, I knew I had found a place to call home. Over the past four semesters, I have not only gained great insight into the world of teaching but a network of professors who care deeply about my professional and personal success. But in between lectures and exams, the Education professors never let us aspiring professionals forget that at the heart of teaching is good old fashioned fun! While other students were copiously scribbling down mathematical notations from their lectures, I was busy learning pastel techniques and how to use puppet shows to teach phonics to children with special needs. Does anyone remember the Ed department chapel where we all had ice cream Sundaes for breakfast? Priceless. No matter the field I choose to pursue in my lifetime, I know that the professional training, life lessons, and treasured memories I take with me from SDCC have had a huge part in shaping me into the Christian professional I am today. -Mariah S. Liberal studies is a major that’s full of wonder. Student’s will wonder if they can finish all their papers on time and choose just one philosophy. Professors will wonder if their students are ever going to sign up for the CSET’s. Even the parents will wonder where the thousands of dollars are going, when students walk around with unicorn sock puppets and reading the classics like Curious George and Make Way for Ducklings. In the end, however, our biggest wonder is wondering if we will be able to teach the future generations as much as our professors have taught us. -Alexander J.
Rooted in Christ 2012-2013
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