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“I enjoyed earning my CAMS degree at Penn State for many reasons. A major one was the fact that the professors in the department carry with them not only profound knowledge about the ancient world, but a deep respect and passion for both studying and learning from it. Their passion and knowledge flowed into the Latin and ancient history courses that I took, making my major classes both intellectually stimulating and enjoyable. My professors made it extremely easy to seek more information, ask questions, and find opportunities for further study within the department. Some of my teachers, noting my interest in the field, offered me tutoring, interning, and research opportunities as an undergraduate. Others generously offered their time and support as I wrote my honors thesis, and presided over independent study courses. The generosity the teachers showed with their knowledge and time was not something that I expected to find at a huge school like Penn State, but it demonstrated to me that the professors of the CAMS department are truly interested in helping their students to develop their interests in the field both in and outside of the classroom.
In addition to the devoted faculty, I enjoyed the camaraderie of the CAMS department. It is certainly not the largest major at Penn State, but CAMS must be one of the most tightly-knit. Having multiple classes with many of the same students helped me to forge friendships within the major. The intimate size of the major also allowed me to become familiar with some of my professors, and enjoy small classes based on discussion among students and professors. These small classes enhanced my education by forcing me to articulate what I was learning in the major and to engage with my fellow students and my professors in a thoughtful manner. In short, the CAMS major offers students plentiful opportunities for both educational and personal growth.”
--Caroline E. McKenna, CAMS graduate, 2009
