Psychology of Gaming Class Teaches Key College Skills
The class is one of more than a dozen options in the Washington College First Year
Seminar (FYS) program, which introduces students to writing, research, presentation,
and more through unique course offerings.
THINK BEYOND: Your Washington College Experience Awaits
THINK BEYOND: Your Washington College Experience Awaits
Discover a place where intellectual curiosity meets opportunity. At Washington College,
you’ll learn from remarkable professors, explore your interests through hands-on experiences,
and join a welcoming, collaborative community that’s invested in your success—on campus
and beyond.
Up to 10 service Members will be awarded $33,000 each year for 4 years. The announcement was made at the 3rd Annual All Corps Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program event with Maryland’s Department of Service and Civic Innovation.
Since graduating from Washington with a double major in history and theatre, most of Scott’s writing projects have been inspired by historical events. The power of theatre to imbue historical events with emotional power is one of the things that she values about the art form. Her latest work had its world premiere at at the Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, Scott’s hometown, last year, and her next world premiere is in February in Philadelphia.
"As an artist looking for creative opportunities, Hip Hop Time Capsule stood out amongst most of the opportunities I was looking through. I was really looking for somewhere I could put my artistic abilities to use and/or learn more creative skills. And it definitely was a great choice."
Talbot Mentors; Roy Ans Fellowship in Jewish-American Studies
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Softball Team; Student Athlete Advising Committee
Best Buddies
“Within the education department, I have been able to work closely with all four of the professors. It has been really wonderful. The faculty-to-student ratio was part of the reason I ended up coming here, to have that personal relationship with your professors. I get to go have a conversation with this person who is personally invested in my success.”
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative
“You really get to know your professors. It's really easy to just ask them questions, to just halt class, to halt lecture and be like, ‘okay, I don't understand this. Can you go back over it?’ You get a much deeper understanding of stuff here. I think the professors know well how to pace coursework, so you get a lot more information, but it’s not too overwhelming.”
“Washington College professors are very nice and helpful. Ask them questions and keep in contact with them. They are super useful resources for students.”
Explore American Internship at American Philosophical Society
Study Abroad in Turkey
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Sailing team; Institute of Religion, Politics, and Culture
Cincinnatus Fellow and Presidential Fellow
"Professor Prud'homme has been one of the greatest professors here, him and Professor Weigel. Professor Weigel is such a great philosophy professor. I really have learned so much from him. He and Professor Prud'homme both do a lot of courses on Christianity. I grew up Protestant, and so I ended up taking a bunch of religion classes with Professor Weigel because I wanted to learn more."
Washington College experts break down important issues of the day.
The End of American Exceptionalism?
Andrew Oros, professor of political science and international studies, writes that
the United States should learn from the experiences of other countries as its population
approaches "super-aged" status, when more than 20% of the population is 65+, projected
to happen in 2029.
Each center is linked to a broad intellectual community and provides programming,
events, internships, and coursework that complement the College's diverse academic
programs.
Opportunities: CES Fellows, Chesapeake Semester, field research, conservation internships
“Everything we do here at CES is aimed at preparing our undergraduates, the next generation
of leaders, to tackle the most pressing environmental issues.”
Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, 407 Washington Ave.
Opportunities: Cherry Tree literary journal, student publications, readings and workshops with working
writers
“The Lit House offers over 100 internships annually, hosts visits by award-winning
writers, publishes work of exceptional merit, and provides a space for students to
feel at home and to grow as writers, editors, and publishers.”
Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience
Location: Custom House, 101 S. Water St.
Opportunities: Explore America Summer Internships, Quill & Compass
“We offer students dynamic opportunities for hands-on learning and off-campus experiences
to explore the American experience in all its diversity and complexity, opportunities
unequaled at other small liberal arts schools.”
