The second take-away is more personal, as the Political Science department has given me a new and greater understanding of myself politically and those around me, ingraining the importance of maintaining current political literacy often. The Political Science department has equipped me with the ability to be an efficient and productive leader, as well as learning the tools to be a fair and equitable decision maker. The first take-away is very important as it pertains to my individual growth while in college. Because of our department, I have indelible knowledge that will help me in getting into graduate school or jump-starting my career.Īs I near completion of my undergraduate degree in Political Science here at Ball State, there are three main take-aways I have leaving this institution. As the Secretary of the Global Studies Association, I have worked closely with our department, during which they have shown nothing but support. I was afraid that meeting these standards was not possible for myself however, with the encouragement and knowledge of our faculty, I have been able to achieve their expectations. I quickly learned that they set a high standard for all their students. When I initially started undergrad, I was intimidated by our professors. This year on One Ball State Day, donations to the Political Science Department will make sure that students will continue to be able to have these opportunities and experiences that will be valuable to them far beyond their years here at Ball State University.ĭuring my time as an undergraduate in the Political Science program at Ball State, I have been exposed to a faculty that engages with their students' needs, demonstrates devotion to their teachings, feeds them with their extensive knowledge, and stimulates their curiosity. I am so thankful for the opportunities available to me as a student due to the financial support from donors.
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As the President of the Mock Trial Association and the Vice President of the Legal Studies Student Association, I have become more comfortable communicating to groups of any size, been pushed to think critically to solve problems, and have learned how to be a leader. Within the Political Science Department's student organizations, I have been given opportunities to put these skills into practice, but also to develop collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
All of my professors have gone above and beyond to help all of their students both in and outside of the classroom. As a Legal Studies major, I have been able to take a variety of classes to help me develop skills and gain knowledge that will aid with my future career as an attorney, regardless of what type of law I decide to practice. The Political Science Department at Ball State University has been the most influential factor in my life as both a student and a leader on campus. Hear from one student who has been with us from the beginning.
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These benefits allow a wide range of opportunities including scholarships, research assistance, and special opportunities like presenting at conferences. Gifts made to the department directly benefit our undergraduate and graduate students from the Political Science and Legal Studies majors as well as Master’s in Public Administration and Master's in Political Science. Our students are striving to make better sense of the world in order to make a difference in the community by working side-by-side with faculty on important events that are shaping our world today. The Department of Political Science is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the political frontier through teaching and research.