Aleisha McCleod, fourth year Honours in Political Science
This summer I had an internship with the federal government and
worked in the office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development. Part of the reason I got this internship was the excellent
references I received from well known Mount Allison political science faculty.
With my political science degree, I plan to go back to Ottawa and get a
full time job on Parliament Hill.
Rob LeBlanc (mature student), fourth year Honours Political Science, Women’s & Gender Studies minor
I have an interest in all things political and Mount Allison’s environment is just the place for a political junkie like me. From the ins and outs of Canadian politics, to the interesting and changing field of international relations theory, to unique and innovative approaches to comparative politics, and rigorous engagement with political theory, Mount Allison’s Politics programme has provided me with a thorough grounding in political science by leading researchers.
The openness and inter-disciplinary approach of the faculty has allowed me to pursue a unique combination of academic interests: pairing my interest in political thought with my interest in gender and masculinities. As a mature student, I recognize the value in this and I am grateful for it.
The direct engagement with tenured and tenure-track faculty gives Mount Allison Politics grads a competitive advantage. Independent study opportunities as well as teaching assistantships in the Department’s Foundations of Politics course will give me a definite head start in grad school.
Brendan Sheridan, fourth year Honours in Political Science, minor
in History
I picked political science because the Foundations of Politics course really
interested me and this interest has continued throughout my four years here.
It’s a great program not only because you get to deal with contemporary
issues and learn more about how politics work and why but also because the
professors you work with are very friendly and willing to help, and this
pushes you to become your best. Furthermore, there really aren’t many limits
on what you can do with a politics degree: whether it’s law school or a
master’s program of some kind, it opens many doors.
Graham Wilbur, fourth Year Honours in Political Science, History
Minor
When I first came to Mount A I did not expect to focus my studies in political
science. However after I started to get more familiar with the discipline
I found that it was definitely the program for me. A degree in politics
has taught me to think critically and allowed me to gain a better understanding
of contemporary issues both here in Canada and around the world. Combine
this with a small learning environment in which you can easily engage with
your professors and you have a great reason for choosing the politics program
at Mount A.
Jamie Gamblin, fourth year Honours in Politics Science, History minor
Having previously attended a larger university, the benefits of the Mount
Allison experience were obvious right away. The small class sizes at Mount
A enable students get to know professors and other students; these relationships
will last throughout your degree. Students here are not just passive participants,
they are engaged in their educational experience. One of the defining features
of the Politics program at Mount Allison is the sense of community that
you feel inside as well as outside of the classroom. The small size and
quality education you receive enables you to gain skills that will be a
benefit in both the job market and graduate programs.