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Spring term websites

Spring Term Websites

A number of spring term classes taught by department members have websites or places where you can find more information on the class, or read about past ventures.

STC 012  New Zealand Experience (Dr. Oemke and Dr. Nyman)   (2008 photos)

In this class, students study  the natural history, flora and fauna, economics, politics, and culture of New Zealand as  they travel across the North and South Islands.  Highlights of the trip include Dunedin, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, a kiwi hunt and a glacier walk, Wellington, Rotorua (Maori culture) and Aukland.

 

 

 

Alma College students have the ability to design their own area of academic concentration, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, to meet specific educational or career goals. In recent years, students have graduated with Programs of Emphasis majors in such fields as arts management, archaeology and anthropology, environmental policy and community advocacy, Foreign Service and international law, and music technology and digital media.

 

Graduate Profile

Pamela McCarthy
Graduation: 2006
Major: Biology
Minor: Math

Pamela McCarthy received a broad background of knowledge in her biology major at Alma College that will allow her to reach her dream of becoming a marine researcher.

"My science training gives me a much more rounded background in terms of future management jobs," the 2006 graduate says.