Gabriel Purrenhage
I was lucky enough to pursue a master’s degree afterwards and most of what I covered in the master’s degree was things I had already done as part of my
Read MoreALMA — A group of 19 Michigan teachers celebrated a unique milestone at Alma College’s Andison Chapel on Friday, July 12, as the first graduates of Alma’s Master of Arts
I was lucky enough to pursue a master’s degree afterwards and most of what I covered in the master’s degree was things I had already done as part of my
Read MoreI was a communication major and one of the things that I really enjoyed about that track of study was the ability with the liberal arts education in particular to
Read MoreI was a computer science major at Alma and it inspired me in different ways. I could solve computer problems and tackle sort of the real world of developing applications
Read MoreSince graduating, I have been living and working in Spain as an English teaching assistant. My time at Alma was really impactful for me in deciding to move abroad and
Read MoreMy dance minor really was the thing that pushed me to go on and pursue something that I actively loved. All of the classes that I took were helpful for
Read MoreThere was just such breadth in addition to the depth within my major that I utilized those skills so much more often. Problem solving, communication, being able to work on
Read MoreMy sociology degree prepared me for this role because I was taught to look at situations differently and be a bit more subjective in my thought than objective.
Read MoreYou get to work with faculty members not only in a classroom but in a laboratory space. You can really get a good sense on how you do different techniques
Read MoreThe English department is one of my favorite aspects of Alma. My professors and academic adviser are so kind and always eager to help with anything. I truly feel that
Read MoreI’m grateful for my time at Alma, because it’s given me a very well-rounded education, with extra emphasis on anatomy and physiology, while allowing me to make friends and mentors
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