Student Profiles

Tyler Harrell

Originally from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, Tyler came to Naropa in the fall of 2006 with no declared major, but later settled on the BA in Peace Studies. Children, he says, are his motivation for pursuing higher education:

"Given that we are led to believe that violence and war are viable options to settling disputes and differences, I am joyful that Naropa has decided to take an even stronger stance for social justice with the introduction of a Peace Studies program. Personally, I believe that spiritual components to peace studies cannot be ignored either.

"I personally appreciate the approach of critically looking at various, well known peace activists as well as the unknown activists and movements throughout the history of nonviolent revolutions.  Furthermore, I am grateful to my friends in peace studies for the invaluable knowledge, wisdom and experience which they endlessly offer in classes and work.  While many of the courses take an international focus, I would like to see language classes offered as well as study abroad programs specific to peace studies. I think this knowledge is essential, because a global nonviolent revolution is coming."