Hear From Students


Grace Condit ’24
Majors: Environmental Science and Geographic Information Science
Hometown: Putnam, IL
“My biggest piece of advice is to stay open-minded and put yourself out there. You never know what opportunities could arise.”

Mary Gargano-Price ’23
Majors: Environmental Sciences (Conservation)
Minors: Biology, Geospatial Sciences, English
Hometown: Carol Stream, Ill.
“Earth sciences, in general, is a growing field of opportunity and pragmatism. So much of our world depends on our ability to conserve and create sustainable lifestyles, making what we do crucial for future generations.”

Julia Peters ’24
Majors: Environmental Science
Minors: Social Justice
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“My favorite class has to be Social Welfare Policy Analysis with Professor Danielle Jarvis. The course gave me a whole new perspective on some of the issues in our society, including environmental justice.”

MaryHelen Prince ’24
Majors: Environmental Science
Minors: Social Justice and Studio Art
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Environmental science is perfect for people who want to learn from hands-on experience. The labs we do are unlike any other major. One day, you’re waist-deep in a river; the next, you’re walking around gathering mushrooms.”