Jason Haaheim ’01Physics Major

The way we teach at Gustavus assures you a good life in the real world. We teach you to think. So you may start with one major, and think your way into something else entirely. Something that truly makes you happy. Jason Haaheim ’01—a double major in physics and music—first earned a master's degree in electrical engineering, then became a successful senior scientist at Nanolink, Inc., a nanotechnology company, and then held three über impressive jobs in related fields before becoming what his heart truly intended—principal tympanist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York. We know, "Wow!" At Gustavus you'll learn to become a critical thinker, a decision maker, and a leader. That's why you'll be so very employable. Gustavus. We'll help get you to a good place so you can Make Your Life Count.