{"id":18469,"date":"2023-06-21T17:44:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/?post_type=stories&p=18469"},"modified":"2023-06-21T18:38:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T18:38:09","slug":"senior-highlight-kaleb-mccalden","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/news\/senior-highlight-kaleb-mccalden\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Highlight: Kaleb Mccalden"},"content":{"rendered":"

In celebration of our college graduates, we reached out to our seniors for a little highlight and feedback from their time at Eastern. Congratulations on getting your degree! And welcome to the Eagle Alumni Family! Go Eags!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Kaleb<\/p>\n

What is your major and minor\/certificate and what made you choose that major\/ minor?<\/b><\/p>\n

My majors are in philosophy and political science. My minor is in psychology. I chose to major in philosophy because I am interested in life’s biggest questions, and also because I think philosophy teaches one how to think for themselves both critically and reflectively. I chose to major in political science because it has its foundations in philosophy, and because politics plays an essential role in civil life. I chose to minor in psychology because I am fascinated with the scientific facts and questions of the human condition, and I like learning about why we do the things we do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is one of your favorite memories so far in your program\/at Eastern?<\/b><\/p>\n

One of my favorite memories in my time at Eastern was presenting at the EWU Spring Symposium in 2022. I recommend participating in the symposium to all students. It’s such a great experience and provides a supportive environment that allows one to hone their presentation skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s one class that wasn\u2019t in your major that you\u2019d recommend?<\/b><\/p>\n

RCLS 301: Overview of the Craft Beer Industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your plan after graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n

My plan after graduation is to attend graduate school for a degree in philosophy!<\/span><\/p>\n

What was the hardest assignment you\u2019ve had to do and how did you get through it?<\/b><\/p>\n

The hardest assignment I’ve had to do was my culminative essay for my philosophy capstone course with Dr. Kirby. I got through it by utilizing knowledge I had gained in previous courses and by taking advantage of Professor Kirby’s guidance and mentorship.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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