Student Experience

The Calvin GEO community is a tight-knit group of explorers who work, learn and discover together. Join us for a department event, get a job working alongside our professors, or go abroad on an off-campus program.

What is it like to be a GEO Student?

See a week in the life of our students through their own eyes on Instagram

	Maia Major: Geology Year: Senior  Favorite thing about GEO: Fave thing about the Department is how close and active the community is. Favorite GEO class you have taken: Mineralogy  Something funny or interesting about you: Fun fact about me is that I know three astronauts.  Instagram Hashtag: #GEOMaia
	Phil Major: Environmental Geology Year: Senior  Favorite thing about GEO: The ability to collect samples of what I study. Favorite GEO class you have taken: Mineralogy  Something funny or interesting about you: I once drove for 17 hours just to zip line in a cavern in Louisville Kentucky.  Instagram Hashtag: #GEOPhil
	Janay Major: Environmental Science Year: Sophomore Favorite thing about GEO: The many engaging and exciting research and hands-on learning opportunities. Favorite GEO class you have taken:  FYRES. (Geog 181) Something funny or interesting about you: I grew up near a volcano! Spent 18 years of my life in beautiful Naples, Italy.  Instagram Hashtag: #GEOJanay
	Sam Major: Geology Year: Senior  Favorite thing about GEO: My favorite thing about the GEO department is honestly the people. I love my classmates and professors, they're all fantastic.  Favorite GEO class you have taken: Oceanography is my favorite class. Something funny or interesting about you: I didn't know that single-stuffed Oreo's existed until I was 12. I had double-stuffed up until that point. Instagram Hashtag: #GEOSam

• Field Trips

  • Explore gypsum mines, rock quarries, sand dunes and more as part of your GEO classes.
• Student Employment

  • The GEO department employs more students than any other department on campus. Get hands-on experience in your chosen field in one of our many student employment positions.
• Research

  • Find opportunities to do research and read past student research reports.
• Off-Campus Programs

  • Spend an interim or semester abroad studying the earth.

Student Organizations