Student Feature: Meet Mary

This week, we would like you to get to know a little more about Mary Hahn and her experience with IPS thus far.

Hometown: I currently live in Roselle, IL

A favorite thing: I enjoy running and have completed a half marathon

Previous education: I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education

What were you doing before beginning your IPS journey?
I have been a junior high school language art teacher for the past 26 years

What made you decide to come to Loyola IPS?
Loyola has the best hospital chaplaincy program in the Midwest

What are your studies focused on?
I am pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies, health care/hospital chaplain concentration

What are you most looking forward to accomplishing during your time here at Loyola IPS?
I would really like to graduate the program with honors

Do you have a favorite class or one you look forward to taking?
I am really looking forward to the class, Ministry of Suffering

Do you see any challenges you will have to overcome during your time here?
Just having enough time in the day to be a student, a teacher, a wife and a mother at the same time

Do you have any advice for future students?
Don’t rush the program, allow enough time to absorb what you are learning in your classes, not just trying to get them done

In what way will you go forth to “change the world?”
I would like to be working in a behavioral health center with teens

Are you currently working on any interesting project(s) that you wish to share?
I am part of a Marian Bible Study right now that is really beautiful

 

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