A Community of Curiosity

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If you’re looking for top flight academics in your college experience, you’ll be at home at DePauw University. Say hello to Bodhi. He’s a philosophy major who’s gonna share a little about how he and his fellow students engage big ideas in the small, liberal arts community. Classroom conversations here have a tendency to spill into the hallways and beyond. Bodhi, tell us more.

Glad to be here, Alex. Hello, everyone. Growing up in basically the middle of nowhere, I knew I wanted to go to college somewhere where people knew what they were passionate about and wanted to know more. I felt like I needed to go somewhere large to find what I wanted, but a competitive scholarship to DePauw made my choice for me, so I decided to come here and I think that’s one of the best choices I’ve ever made. The communities I’ve made here have kept me engaged intellectually and socially in ways I never expected from a small, liberal arts college in the Midwest. My Ethics Institute program is a dream internship. I basically get paid to talk about philosophy and spread interest in ethics around campus. We’ve got a great study space and lots to offer even for people who are focused on other areas of study. I’m also involved in restarting the Campus Philosophy Club. We’ve got a lot planned and we hope to keep people challenged, but I don’t just find community and student organizations to be work. My professors have always showed me so much support and helped me in going down academic ramholes. My fraternity brothers are the exact same way. We always have such a turnout for each other’s events. We even have a few Philosophy Club members in there. I’ve found just what I was looking for at DePauw. I’ve been challenged. I’ve made a lot of friends for life. I’ve learned a lot. I’m still learning a lot and I know anyone who comes here can find the same if they look hard enough. That’s the conclusion I’ve reached. Back to you, Alex.

Thank you, Bodhi. It looks like you found exactly what you’re looking for. DePauw’s Ethics Institute is nestled inside a picturesque, 500 acre nature park. Talk about keeping your mind and body active. It’s hard to imagine a better setting to talk about big ideas with friends. Thanks again.