Shaun G.
Alumnus at Grove City College
Class of 2013
Current: Gasport, NY
Major: History
Minor: National Security
My favorite thing about Grove City College is...
The sense of belonging. This can be attributed to the people I interacted with during my many years there, the campus itself with the beautiful architecture, and the overwhelming sense of God's presence.
After college, I want to...
In the years after I graduated I hopped around a few times looking for employment I enjoyed. I ended up returning to the College and working in the Admissions Office. Through that I found a career in higher education. Now I'm attending graduate school for a degree in College Student Personnel Administration. I love it!
How did Grove City College prepare you for life after college?
The education I received was more than just books and lectures. The College as a whole instilled in me a deeper understanding of God's truth and how it relates to this world. Of course, the skills and abilities needed to succeed (communication, critical thinking, and analysis) were taught in all aspects of my degree but also the personal interactions I had.
Who was your greatest influence or mentor as a student and why?
I would say that Dr. Stanton, the Chair of the Political Science Department, had the most influence as my mentor. He was a straight-shooter and not afraid to hold me to a higher standard as a student, thinker, and man. His passion for students was evident in our interactions and his unwavering expectations for my academic and personal conduct propelled me forward.