Hear From Students


Logan Dales ’25
Majors: Physics, studio art (ceramics)
Minors: Women’s & Gender Studies
Hometown: Greenwood, Ind.
“The physics program here is amazing, with connections across the country that I’d hope would make for a great education and possibly help me find a job post-graduation.”

Jude Dzurak ’24
Majors: Psychology
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois
“I chose to be a women’s and gender studies minor because I have always been drawn to learning about intersectionality and other prominent social issues, and this allowed me to continue educating myself and allowed me to continue feeling passionate about it.”
Emily Frost ’23
Majors: Political Science
Minors: Religion, Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Montgomery, Illinois
“Whenever I had a difficult time (either in my personal life or academically), my political science and women’s and gender studies professors were there for me. Almost all of them would adjust due dates if needed and provide me with extra support as well.”

Justin Girodat ’24
Majors: Political Science
Minors: Women and Gender Studies, Business Administration
Hometown: Avon, Minn.
“What I have come to learn about the Women’s and Gender Studies department is that it’s not about the content you learn, but the person you become. For this reason, I have loved taking courses that have allowed me to reevaluate the person I am today. Not only that, it has opened pathways into new friendships, good relations with amazing staff, and opportunities to really make a change in our Carthage community.”

Luisa Nava ’23
Majors: Sociology, Criminal Justice
Minors: Spanish, Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Cary, Ill.
“My relationships with the faculty members within my majors are both professional and personal. They never fail to help me out whenever I need it.”

Serena Richardson ’24
Majors: Spanish and Sociology
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis.
“I recently went on a J-Term study tour to Peru called The Role of Tourism and its Effect on Women and the Environment in Peru. We studied the effects of tourism on both the environment and indigenous women. This trip was absolutely phenomenal!”

Abby Trch ’23
Majors: Political Science
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies, Social Justice
Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois
“Carthage faculty have had an invaluable impact on my college career. These are the types of relationships you could never find at larger universities.”

Jenna Zeihen ’23
Majors: Communications
Minors: Women and Gender Studies
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“I always had a desire to connect with people, share stories, make art, and help others. I know my studies bring me those things every day!”