Astronomy, contemplative studies and critical Native American and Indigenous studies are among some of Brown’s smallest and most unique concentrations. Despite limited enrollment in concentrations like CNAIS and contemplative studies, King believes there are benefits for the students pursuing them. Because of the contemplative studies concentration’s smaller size, McDonald said he has “a genuine relationship” with his peers and professors. Joshua Gerber ’26, who chose contemplative studies as his only concentration, also said the smaller concentration size has its benefits. Critical Native American and Indigenous studies: Resistance and communityCritical Native American and Indigenous studies focuses on centering Indigenous perspectives and histories in a landscape that has often ignored or overlooked them.