Student Testimonials
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"At USD, I had a voice and wasn't just a number."
Merrick Fisher - Rapid City, SD
Major: International Studies
2012 Alumna
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I chose USD because of the affordable tuition rates and I can't imagine a better choice. Being involved with local and state politics during high school I spent my first two years at USD pursuing a degree in Political Science. However, after spending a year Abroad in Spain, I became more interested in global politics and changed my major to international studies and added a double major in Spanish.
After switching my major, Professor Timothy Schorn was assigned as my advisor. He helped me find my niche within international relations and guided me in choosing classes that were beneficial to me. Professor Schorn encouraged me to do more and with financial help from the Farber Fund, I was able to present my research at two conferences.
My favorite part about USD is the people and the great support system that comes with a smaller school. I was able to make strong connections with many professors and students and felt like I was part of something great. At USD, I had a voice and wasn't just a number.
With the large number of organizations and groups USD has to offer, I took part in Big Pal/Little Pal, Adopt-A-School, was a Spanish language tutor, completed a graduate assistantship, and had the opportunity to be a research assistant for Heidepriem for Governor.
As an alumna of USD, my best advice to you is to explore your options, take all the opportunities that come your way, and travel whenever possible. I'm currently a native speaking English teacher and living in Hsinchu, Taiwan.