 | | Blia Yang, Patrick Henry '04, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
In the Winter 2006 edition of Inside the Gate, we asked alumni to tell us about what their favorite class in college has been. Read on to see what they said.
Service Learning--This course gave me the opportunity to volunteer at Phalen Lake Elementary. I tutor a diverse group of students as well as the new Hmong refugees.
- Blia Yang, Patrick Henry ‘04, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Biology--I happen to have the best teacher anyone can have. I love his lectures and he actually made me understand a lot of things that surround me. I am thankful that I took that class because I often find myself talking about what I learned in lecture with my family and friends. Now I am actually thinking about minoring in Biology.
- Sahra Mohamud, Roosevelt ‘05, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Aviation weather--After that class I can tell how the weather is going to re-act and make my decision on whether I should fly or cancel my flight.
-Bee Yang, Arlington ‘02, Spartan School of Aeronautics
Japanese—The class is challenging, but the professor is always laughing and energetic. I hope to get a chance to study abroad in Japan.
-Seng Moua, Highland Park ‘05, St. Olaf College
Tennis--I loved beginner’s tennis 1st semester of my freshman year
-Yang Bee Vue, Johnson ‘04, MIT
Fibers II--I had the chance to do something I had never done before - weave! Until you have seen what my classmates and I have done - don't laugh, you just might be amazed, as I was.
-Sophie Ngo, Central ’05, Macalester
English--I enjoyed reading the books and discussing them in class, and I grew in my analytical thinking skills
- Amber Rickard, Roosevelt ‘05, St. Thomas
Art Structure-- This course gives perspective of how Art and Design is related to our lives through lines, shape, colors, and value; it gives good examples about creating an image not through just reading, but also through creative thought and expression.
-Aisha Williams, Harding ‘05, Globe College
English—Though English is my second language, my professor created a great environment for learning. She was very friendly, very understanding and knew every one by name and face. This made the class the  | | Nowai Tolbert, Patrick Henry '05, Wartburg |
most enjoyable, fun and educational.
-Nowai Tolbert, Patrick Henry ‘05, Wartburg
Chemistry-- I'm going to major in the medical field to learn more about DNA, the periodic table, chromosomes, etcetera.
-Pang Kou Xiong, Harding ‘05, St. Cloud State
Cell biology--The professor is great. He gives great lectures, is never boring, and uses humor in his teaching.
-Tenzin Yingchuk, Highland Park ‘05, Southwest State
Finite Mathematics—The class was challenging and kept me focused. On top of all that the professor was wonderful. She really cared about where the students were as far as learning the material and she was very knowledgeable about the subject.
-DeOnna Gray-Lige, Southwest ‘05, Southwest State
Cultural Anthropology--The professor taught the subject with interest and excitement and we had chances to become involved in many interesting activities outside of the classroom.
-Panhia Vang, Central ‘05, Gustavus Adolphus
Oral communication—I can now make a speech with good eye contact. Also, it was so fun to inform people about the national anthem of South Africa for my informative speech.
-Neyo Sossou, Southwest ‘05, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Intro to public speaking-- The professor was amazing and made the class a lot more fun. Even though giving a speech in front of class isn't the most fun thing to do, this class made it seem like a piece of cake!
-Pang Lee, Patrick Henry ‘04, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
U.S. Government and Politics-- It has taught me critical thinking skills and, most importantly, how to write and debate. I believe these are important skills that I need in today’s complex society.
-Maikao Xiong, Arlington '03, Gustavus Adolphus
World Geography--We learned something about every country in the world. The class was an amazing combination of history, business, economic, politics and everything in between! All the international students got to teach the class about their own country. We got the chance to be a college professor for a day!
-Ifrah Jimale, Roosevelt ’04, St. Thomas
Multicultural relations—We had discussions that dealt with issues that people from outside the circle of difference and diversity might not see if they weren’t talked about.
-Tou Moua, Harding ’05, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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