Comments from Curriculum II Students

  • "It is more than just fulfilling general requirements. It is relating classes to other classes and to one's own personal experience."
  • "The nature of the classes has taught me to think for myself, not regurgitate."
  • "On the first day of any Curriculum II class, conversation comes more readily because you all know each other. I have made some lasting friendships with other Curriculum II students and professors."
  • "I leave Gustavus with the feeling that Curriculum II was by far the most valuable academic experience at Gustavus and the best part of Gustavus for me. Most definitely Curriculum II provides the general education program that is far more important than the major."
  • "There is a great sense of community. All of the CII classes know each other. No one is anonymous in CII. The professors really know each and every student. They take an interest in us as people."
  • "The retreats and other field trips are great! Blue Cloud is my favorite retreat, although the first-year/senior retreat at Koinonia is fun too!"
  • "I like the variety and openness of discussions that can be hard to find in CI classes."
  • "I have made so many great friends in Curriculum II!"
  • "What CII means to me...getting the opportunity to have the best profs at Gustavus and getting to know an amazing group of people well enough to have intellectual discussions and disagreements and yet still remain friends at the end of the day. Truly CII is about connections, between ancient literature and contemporary issues, between the classroom and the dorm room, between inspiring professors and interesting students, and especially between students, building friendships that will last a lifetime."