"I am going into my third year here at Fort Lewis and am so happy to be a part of the geology program. I am originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and had never considered geology before moving here. As soon as I met the faculty and learned about how exciting geology is, I changed my major, and the rest is history. I have been able to do field research, go on field trips, and meet many amazing people who are excited to learn. So many opportunities have come to me from this department, and I'm excited to see where they take me. "