{"id":4892,"date":"2025-02-28T14:46:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T22:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/?p=4892"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:26:49","slug":"how-political-science-major-kayleigh-fick-is-inspired-by-her-history-professor-in-and-out-of-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/how-political-science-major-kayleigh-fick-is-inspired-by-her-history-professor-in-and-out-of-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How political science major Kayleigh Fick is inspired by her history professor\u2014in and out of the classroom\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"How my Pacific professor\u2019s mentorship shaped my college experience | University of the Pacific\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sgtu8WMXLUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br><strong>Kayleigh Fick\u00a0\u201925\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>Major: <\/strong>Political Science<br><strong>Minor:<\/strong> History<br><strong>Extracurriculars: <\/strong>Tiger Team admission ambassador; history research assistant; president of Phi Alpha Delta pre-law professional fraternity; member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority<br><strong>Favorite places: <\/strong>Muir Grove and Miracle Mile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment Kayleigh Fick \u201925 set foot on Pacific\u2019s campus; she was eager to dive into her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/liberalarts\/academics\/departments-and-programs\/political-science\/political-science-program\">political science<\/a> studies. But what she didn\u2019t expect was how one professor\u2019s mentorship would shape her academic path in ways she never imagined. Through her connection with history Professor Laura D. Gutierrez, Kayleigh discovered that college isn\u2019t just about gaining knowledge\u2014it\u2019s about finding the people who help you grow, challenge you, and inspire you along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fick was already an active student in her sorority and in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/academics\/honors\/pacific-legal-advantage\">Pacific Legal Advantage<\/a> program. But after taking her first history course, Modern Latin America, with Gutierrez, she soon learned how intertwined history and politics are. The experience was so compelling that it led her to add history as a minor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat class really challenged me to develop my writing and research skills,\u201d Fick said. \u201cWe had never touched on Latin American history in high school, and I found it incredibly compelling.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She soon found that not only was Gutierrez a teacher she could learn a lot from but also a personal mentor who could lead her to law school.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of a mentor\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe&#8217;s definitely been a constant source of support and a mentor that really challenged me to grow,\u201d Fick said. \u201cShe didn&#8217;t let me stay still in my growth. She challenged me to always improve, always be better.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the classroom, Gutierrez helped Fick conduct research for her Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship project, which focused on the works of Argentina\u2019s former first lady, Eva Per\u00f3n. Fick chose Gutierrez specifically to mentor her through the fellowship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Fick, one of the most important things Gutierrez taught her during her research on this project was the need for accessibility. So, she translated all Per\u00f3n\u2019s speeches into English, which had previously not been made available before. Under Gutierrez\u2019s guidance, Fick created a website containing all of Per\u00f3n\u2019s speeches as well as an interactive map that shows the user each location where Per\u00f3n gave a speech. Because of Gutierrez\u2019s influence and Fick\u2019s dedication, more people can access the speeches and learn more about an important leader in Latin American history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A support system beyond academics\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The relationship between Fick and Gutierrez extended beyond academics. As a woman navigating the traditionally male-dominated field of history, Fick found inspiration in her Gutierrez\u2019s resilience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Gutierrez has paved her own way,\u201d Fick said. \u201cIt&#8217;s been really nice to have somebody to talk to and a confidant that has been through it all and come out successfully.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fick also invited Gutierrez to the faculty dinner at her sorority to show her appreciation for her mentorship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI got to learn a lot about the work she does because she was an officer in her sorority, and I got to peek into an entirely different side of student life,\u201d Gutierrez said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their bond was strengthened further when Gutierrez had a baby during the summer research program. Despite the temporary absence, Fick felt empowered to continue her work independently.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe trusted me to take initiative, and that gave me confidence in my abilities,\u201d Fick said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The lasting impact of mentorship\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fick says Gutierrez\u2019s guidance has left a significant mark on her confidence and career aspirations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI used to be so anxious about professional and academic settings,\u201d Fick said. \u201cBut now, as I prepare for law school, I feel assured in my ability to write, advocate for myself and navigate the professional world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fick has been accepted into Washington and Lee University School of Law but first she plans to take a gap year to work in government. 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