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‘Both my seminar and honors research presentations provided
me with ample public speaking experience and knowledge. The
major also requires [an] abundant amount of required writing,
which greatly strengthened my writing abilities.’
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~Lindsey, ’08,
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‘Dean Marshall Brown was the history dept. when I was there.
He was an excellent teacher and an admirable man.’ ~ James,
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Tish,
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‘The voice of history seen and heard keeps listener
in touch with beginnings and unfolding of plan and purpose
of speaker.’
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‘[History] was the only major that actually
interested me. Finally I have put that major to good use. After
a month-long backpacking trip through Europe, then nearly five years
working at an Outdoor Treatment Facility for troubled teenage boys…I
have returned to what really interests me. I am a World History
teacher at a local Charter High School.’ ~ Michael, ‘03
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‘The faculty and their courses showed me that history
is so much more than dates and events. This newly discovered
richness excited me and inspired me to make the study of history
my career.’ |
~ Weston, ’07, history graduate
student |
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‘I am an administrator in a girls boarding school with a very
diverse student body. My history courses gave me an understanding
of and appreciation for the many cultures of the world. This knowledge
has helped me to relate to my students.’ ~ Mary Lorick, ‘72 |
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Grahame,
’96,
museum
curator ~ |
‘I owe just about my entire career to my experiences
in the History Department. Memories of Dr. Coker’s lectures,
Dr. Burnside’s jokes, and Dr. Needham’s unyielding
interest in my college pursuits as my advisor all remain with
me, and I reflect on them often.’ |
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‘I actively did History/Political Science
thinking I might become a lawyer [or] politician. But it was good
prep for the ministry.’ ~ Sherwood, ’70, pastor |
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‘[My favorite memory was] dressing up like Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, giving a speech about women’s suffrage,
and pounding a piece of fried chicken on the podium demanding
women get the vote. Dr. Gustafson loved it!’
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~ Alex, ’00, teacher |
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‘Along the way, and even after a degree is in hand, the PC
history faculty are more than just professors. They are mentors
- continually pushing, challenging, conversing, and uplifting. For
me, they were and still are constant reminders that no matter how
long it takes or how hard it is to get there, there is no substitute
for doing what you truly love and are passionate about.’ ~
Russ, ’03, medical student |
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Gregory, ’82, judge ~ |
‘[My
history major] taught me to think; to consider different points
of view toward a single issue; to understand the circumstances
that led us to where we find ourselves today. It showed me
the need to be tolerant and understanding of other ideas and
cultures.’ |
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‘Without
a doubt, the most profound history moment at PC was walking through
the actual trenches of WWI during a Maymester study in France. On
the same trip, we also visited the grave of Richard the Lionheart.
I was amazed at the fact that [his] body was laid to rest in 1199,
almost 300 years before anyone in Europe paid attention to what
became America.’ ~ Cam, ’01 |
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‘The
number one best thing about attending [PC] and majoring in
history is the learned ability to think. I have been able
to move between careers seamlessly, always knowing that I
have the capability to quickly and properly learn whatever
necessary to achieve my career goals.’ |
~Alexa,
‘04 |
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‘History is the study of nations – people – happenings.
What can be more interesting than that?’ ~ Robert, ’51,
school administrator |
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John,
’77, attorney ~ |
‘Following
my graduation from Presbyterian I earned additional degrees
at two exceptional institutions…where I was exposed
to excellent professors and broad experiences, none had as
dramatic an impact on my life and who I am today than the
years that I spent as a student of Professors Coker, Burnside
and Needham at PC.’ |
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‘During my tenure, my professors taught me to ask the critical
question – why did something happen. History was no longer
a telling of facts that had occurred in years gone by but rather
a critical examination of what had occurred and the implications
to the present and future.’ ~ Art, ‘73 |
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'I also enjoyed discussing current political/historical events
with professors outside of class, in order to get a deeper
and more thorough understanding of who they were and how they
viewed the world…’ |
~ Kevin, ‘04 |
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‘Both
of my history professors (Jones and Clark) were great teachers and
cared about their students. I could return to the college for events
and see them and they would call me by name.’ ~ Norman, ’59,
coach
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Keshia, ’06, law student ~
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‘As a history major, I refined my critical analysis
and communication skills which have been pivotal for me as
a law student.’ |
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‘Defending my senior thesis…was nerve-wracking, but
it built a platform from which I could feel comfortable in my ideas,
put them in a public forum, and be confident in the results.’
~ Preston, ‘04
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‘One of my favorite memories is my Study Abroad trip
to France…Travelling abroad and visiting sites in person
really made ‘history come alive’. I found myself
much more empathetic to other people and cultures. I could
imagine myself in their place and I could view the issues
they faced through their eyes.’ |
~ Jesse, ‘02
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Sam,
‘66 ~ |
…‘to strike
a mighty blow
at provincialism and narrowmindedness…’
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‘After
years of papers and presentations, along with time spent in
the offices of history professors and working alongside fellow
majors, I feel that I have tremendously strengthened my communications
skills.’ |
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Katherine, ‘08 |
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James ‘85 ~
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‘[History] has contributed to my professional life both
in the [Army] and now as a teacher in the classroom. Even
if I had entered corporate life, it would pay to understand
history in all aspects of society and the effects actions
have on the future.’ |
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‘PC history faculty
are genuinely caring professors who take the time to get
to know their students on a personal level. Experts in their
field, the professors provide students with an education
that is second to none.’ |
~ Ben, ’08 |
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David, ‘08 ~ |
‘Critical thinking is at the core of all upper-level
history courses.’
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