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student success story
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I chose to add a Native American studies major to expand my worldview. USD allows anyone to learn more about Indigenous culture not just in South Dakota, but all over North America. Fortunately, a professor helped me expand and connect my ideas from class to class over the years. Her continued support led me to a graduate program, internships and my current job that all rely on the foundational knowledge that I gained at USD.
Elle Findlay
B.A. Native American Studies '21
CIRCLES Alliance Project Manager, University of Montana
Missoula, Montana