Czajkowski ready to enter work force in D.C.
As senior criminal justice and political science major Daniel Czajkowski gets set to graduate from Waynesburg University in a few weeks, he knows he will be leaving here with a background for any endeavor.
“I think academically, Waynesburg has prepared me in that we do have academics that are comparable, if not better, than any other college,” said Czajkowski. “I think the academic rigor, both of the criminal justice department and the Stover scholarship program has prepared me well to think critically about challenging issues in the fields of criminal justice and political science.”
The Fredrick, Maryland native attended Spencerville Adventist Academy before deciding to come to Waynesburg University.
Upon arriving at Waynesburg, Czajkowski immersed himself in many activities including the Stover Scholars, Student Senate, Peer Educators and the Forensic and Criminal Justice Clubs.
This involvement has helped Czajkowski to achieve his plans for after graduation. Upon graduation, Czajkowski will move to Washington D.C. to partake in the Hertog Political Studies program. According to Czajkowski, he will go through an intensive study of politics and foreign policy. He is also awaiting word on a number of other opportunities he has applied for.
No matter where Czajkowski goes, Adam Jack, chairperson for the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, knows he will be well prepared.
“Whether [Czajkowski] goes into some type of law enforcement, federal service, or if he decides to go the political route, I think all the things he learned are tools in his tool belt that he can utilize if he has to go into any other type of job,” said Jack. “I think that Daniel could flourish in any criminal justice position, but he may have other things on his horizon.”
As Czajkowski gets set to embark on his future life plans, he is thankful for all the memories provided at Waynesburg.
“Some of my favorite memories about Waynesburg University can be found in the everyday things,” said Czajkowski. “Things like walking across Johnson Commons and running into the President and being able to have a conversation with him before I run to class or my roommates waking up early to put decorations throughout the house before I wake up. Those are the things that I will always remember about Waynesburg.”