Introduction Blog

My name is Alan Wolfe, I am a newly transferred student to Michigan State University. I am from Sterling Heights, Michigan. I decided to transfer to MSU not only for the education, but the atmosphere. My cousin attends this school and after visiting her I decided that this was the place to be. My previous school was the University of Detroit/Mercy. The program I was in (Architecture) didn’t jibe with my expectations for the major, so I decided to change. Instead of logically of analytically deciding upon a new major, I went instead with my gut and chose the subject I enjoyed the most.


I decided this by thinking back to what class I enjoyed the most and could see myself doing in the future. History came to mind and so far I am not disappointed with my choice. I had history last in high school, and that is where I developed my love for it. An anthropology class in college also showed me some of the options available in the field. I also believe traveling throughout the USA and Canada helped me to experience even minor changes in culture and appreciate the history right here at home.

My historical interests however primarily revolve around Europe, and encompass the middle ages to WWII. This large period of time catches my imagination the best and is something I feel I can at least relate to through ethnicity. My favorite time frame however would be late 19th, early 20th Centuries. The optimism of the era and Imperial prowess of Europe at that time really has a hold upon my more romanticized view of history. I am excited to learn more about the stories and viewpoints of our past, and look forward to a future in history.