Emma Tang '08
When applying to college, I was looking for a school that had a strong liberal arts program with a major in graphic design and Division III pole vaulting. At Connecticut College I found everything I was looking for - and much more.
The best thing about a liberal arts education is the variety. The general education requirements force you to try new things and sometimes you discover new passions in the process. In my freshman year I took an introductory physics course. From that one course, I ended up continuing the physics track. I now have a minor in physics in addition to my art major and a second major in architectural studies.
My involvement with the physics department led me to an internship in Paris, where I spent the summer after my sophomore year doing research for my professor. My name is now on a published scientific paper for which I designed the diagrams.
Using my graphic design knowledge to design diagrams for a physics publication is a perfect example of how seemingly different classes end up fitting together in unexpected ways. Currently I am working on my senior thesis for my art major in which I am exploring Einstein's theories of time and expressing them through calligraphy - again employing the unusual combination of art and physics.
Along with my academics, the athletic program at Connecticut College plays a major role in my life. I am a captain of the varsity track and field team and I set a new school record in pole vaulting - nine feet, six and one-quarter inches.
There are countless ways to get involved in different aspects of college life, and the people here make it easy for you to do whatever you desire.