Social Sciences

Transcript

Get ready to meet Jane. She is a junior majoring in sociology, and she’s going to talk about the impact that research has on her studies here at the university. Jane, take it away.

– Hey, y’all. My name is Jane, and I’m from Colorado Springs, Colorado. And I chose the University of Oregon because I felt like I was more than just a number. In other words, I was a person before I was a student. And now I’m here studying sociology and art. Being a part of the social sciences department is something I’ve been really grateful for. I’ve always loved challenging myself academically and my peers and professors have made that really easy to do. There are quite a few majors to choose from. Some of our most popular are economics in general social science. But I found my home in the sociology department. I’ve always loved studying the world and the people in it. And lucky for me, that dream has become a reality here. I’m able to work with classmates who also want to deep dive into that research as well. Everyone in this department is incredibly passionate about what they’re doing and that’s what connects us. Whether it’s through the sociology club or a history class, it’s completely up to you. I always thought research was something that only graduate students could do. But here at the University of Oregon research is ingrained in you the second you step foot on campus. In fact, three quarters of our student population is involved in research. It’s not just for stem majors either, but for all of us, social science majors as well. My classmates and I get to research and study underlying social issues or how one portion of society functions all while connecting that data directly to the community around us. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in college, but I knew I wanted to work with everyone around me. And something that makes the UO so special is just that, the people. I’m able to study what I love while having fun and making meaningful connections. And that’s something that I’m really grateful for. But that’s it for my story. Throwing it back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Jane, for showing us that research doesn’t only belong in the lab. Here at the university, anyone can engage in research. From biology and chemistry to sociology, there really is a chance for every student to explore what interests them, and that is awesome. Thanks again.