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Jackson X. Morris '27

Jackson is a junior political science major. He is a member of varsity cross-country and track, the Political Science Club, the and the Philosophy Society. He is also a work-study student for College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office. 

Why Did You Choose Scranton?

Scranton, to me, felt like a “happy medium” on all fronts: financially, geographically, academically, athletically, and spiritually.

What Do You Like About the Political Science Major?

I heavily enjoy the conversations that happen with my peers and professors both inside and outside of the classroom about what is going on simultaneously to what we are going over in class– how it is similar, how it is different, and how we feel about it. I think dialogue (not debate) is a dying art form in the realm of political science and public policy, and I was (and am) very glad that Scranton has kept political dialogue afloat. 

Tell Us About Your Internship Experiences.

Last Summer, I had the opportunity to be an intern for Chesapeake Legal Counsel, LLC; which is a small estate-planning firm in Ocean View, Delaware. Within this role, I was mainly responsible for scanning and shredding the office’s old paper files, but also assisted in paralegal work, was able to shadow attorney-client meetings, and anything else that was requested of me. I got to learn the inner intricacies of estate-planning law, see what it’s like working at a small law firm, and had the opportunity to learn from a fantastic attorney and team who genuinely care about what they do. 

How Has Your Major Prepared You for the Real World?

Political science at Scranton has prepared me to be able to talk about my views and beliefs, not only with those who I agree with, but also – and especially – with those whom I do not agree with. In a modern day and age that is overflowing with hate speech and the inability to look past political views and partisanship, I am so glad to be part of a community within the University community that not only facilitates dialogue, but encourages it.

I think that the encouragement my peers and I receive from the Political Science department to have these conversations will take all of us far in the real world, as the University is preparing the next generation of lawyers, civil servants, bureaucrats, and whatever other careers political science alumni will pursue to be able to look past politics for the sake of the greater good. 

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