My time with the Truman History Department was truly transformative. The passion professors brought to the classroom made lectures engaging and exciting, and their enthusiasm for the subject continued to fuel my interest in the field. The discussion-based nature of some of the classes offered students the opportunity to express their ideas freely while still cultivating critical analysis and debate. Regardless of whether students were inside or outside the classroom, professors were actively invested in student learning and were always open to questions and new ideas. My professors fostered an environment of critical and independent thinking that shaped me into the student I am today. Their boundless enthusiasm and encouragement pushed me to become not only a better writer and thinker, but also a better student. I learned so much during my time as a history major, and I cannot thank my professors enough for guiding me through my undergraduate journey.
