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Name:
Renee Pugh
Hometown:
Dayton, Ohio
Graduation Year:
2005
Majors:
History and Political Science
Why did you choose SJC?
I chose Saint Joseph's College because of the involved
faculty and the one-on-one attention they provide. My professors welcome
the questions and concerns of their students. I like knowing I can call
or visit them and get an immediate response. As a student, what were you involved in?
Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Seeking Mental Awareness and Staying Healthy
(SMASH'ed), Columbian Players (SJC's acting troupe), Choir, the Columbian
Players (theatre organization), The Observer (SJC's student-produced
newspaper), and Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society. I worked on campus as
a staff member in the Writing Clinic, a Resident Assistant and a Tutor for the
Political Science and History Departments, and an intern in the Publications and
Media Relations Office. My involvement with Mock Trial helped me strengthen my
analytical skills, think well on my feet, and understand courtroom procedure.
For the 2002 competition, I played a lawyer and spent many hours familiarizing
myself with the witness I was in charge of questioning. I also had to foresee
any problems the opposing lawyer would have with her testimony as well as
predict the kinds of questions the Lawyer would have for her. My involvement
with Model United Nations also helped me to analyze situations from viewpoints
not consistent with my own beliefs.
What are you doing now?
I am working on my doctorate in Political Science at Purdue University in West
Lafayette, where I have a Teaching Assistantship. How is SJC helping you with your future goals?
SJC's Core Program helped me to develop solid
writing and verbal skills, both of which are necessary for the world beyond
graduation. My professors served as both instructors and inspirations
to me, and the supportive environment I found made me realize
that there is no such thing as "impossible."
