Courtney McCurdy ‘15, Leadership Gifts Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital
When I reflect on my experience as an undergraduate at Providence College, I have fond memories that for many consist of cheering on the Friars at Schneider Arena and the Dunk, late nights with friends, and 10:30 mass at St. Dom’s. Yes, I cherish those memories, but in my day-to-day life, the tasks I am assigned, projects I manage, and relationships I build often spark distinct memories from the phenomenal professors and classes within the PC History department. There is rarely a week that goes by where I don’t connect an aspect of my life—whether it be social or professional—to one of the many courses that I enjoyed during my four years.
Every day I wish I were back as an undergraduate student at PC, for many compelling reasons as referenced above. But in all honesty, the more compelling reason I wish to be back, is so I can relive the days where I sung along to the lyrics of Bob Dylan, studied the timeline of World War One, wrote journal entries about the terror of the guillotine, and so much more.
Being a history major taught me so much more than “what happened in the past.” Being a history major taught me to observe my surroundings and the events of the world from a critical and analytical perspective. Being a history major taught me that as important as the words are on the page, it’s equally as important to note what isn’t written. Being a history major allows me to accept different perspectives, and determine fact from fiction. If I were to go back, there is no reason I would be persuaded to be anything but a history major.
