“Why I Chose Carthage”
We asked students: Why did you choose Carthage?
From our small class sizes and welcoming community to our wonderful lake views and location, students shared a lot of reasons why they chose to come to Carthage. Read their responses below.
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“The people are what brought me to Carthage, and they are why I stayed.”
“I chose Carthage College for the close-knit feel, great location, and the top-tier professors. Being located between Milwaukee and Chicago also provides great opportunities for jobs and internships. The beautiful lake view didn’t stray me away either! Lastly, the biggest reason I came to Carthage was because of the kindness and happiness I saw from the people while on campus. The people are what brought me to Carthage, and they are why I stayed.” — Zach Gibson ’22, finance and marketing major
“We all started out on our nursing path at the same time and work through it together!”
“I chose Carthage because of the direct-entry nursing program. This allowed me to not have to worry about competing with others in my program in order to secure a spot, like larger colleges. Instead, we all started out on our nursing path at the same time and work through it together!” — Kylee Olson ’22, nursing major
“I chose Carthage because of its partnership with the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and the opportunities offered for undergraduate research.”
“I chose Carthage because of its partnership with the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and the opportunities offered for undergraduate research in the physics program. Also, it is close to home!” — Amosia Agee-Hill ’22, physics major
“Not only do they give us the tools needed to succeed in the classroom, but they also give us the tools to succeed in life.”
“Besides the amazing view, I chose Carthage for the art education program. Faculty from both the Art and Education Departments are excited to teach art to future educators. Not only do they give us the tools needed to succeed in the classroom, but they also give us the tools to succeed in life.” — Catherine Spann ’22, art major
“I wanted a school where I was really going to get to know the people I am in class with, which Carthage has given me.”
“I chose Carthage because of the location. Being right on the lake is wonderful. In addition, it is a good distance from my hometown. I was looking for a small school that emphasized student-professor interaction, and I wanted a school where I was really going to get to know the people I am in class with, all of which Carthage has given me.” — Joseph Mihevc ’22, exercise and sport science major
“I chose to go to Carthage because of the sense of community I felt when I visited.”
“I chose to go to Carthage because of the sense of community I felt when I visited. Everyone was so nice, and I felt like I was home. Carthage also gave me the opportunity to excel in the classroom with the small class sizes, and I am able to compete as a scholar-athlete.” —Ayanna Crenshaw ’24, management and marketing major
“Carthage is the only school that was able to offer me not only courses in directing but also a self-designed major.”
“Carthage is the only school that was able to offer me not only courses in directing but also a self-designed major that focuses on it. Normally directing can only be studied in grad school, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to work on it in an undergrad degree.” — Caitlin Preuss ’23, music theatre and self-designed major
“I thought that J-Term would be a great way to enable me to study abroad.”
“I was definitely excited to come to a smaller school where I could get to know my professors individually. I also thought that J-Term would be a great way to enable me to study abroad.” — Tyler Kelly ’24, political science and international political economy major
“I chose Carthage because it was the best school for me both athletically and academically.”
“I chose Carthage because it was the best school for me both athletically and academically. Although I am no longer playing football due to an injury, I still have the opportunity to succeed as a scholar at a high level. I am a very family-oriented person, so being close to home is another reason that I chose Carthage.” — Azubiuke Whigham ’23, graphic design major
“I love every second of being on campus, whether that be in the classroom, hanging with friends, or participating in clubs.”
“Carthage has given me so many opportunities to better myself and develop my skills. The faculty is super nice, and my advisors are extremely helpful. I love every second of being on campus, whether that be in the classroom, hanging with friends, or participating in clubs. They are all wonderful experiences. I would not trade my memories at Carthage for the world.” — Mira Parker ’23, Japanese major
“I just had a gut feeling that this was the right place for me to be!”
“I have lived close to Carthage all my life, and yet never knew how wonderful the campus and school were until I attended a scholarship competition. I just had a gut feeling that this was the right place for me to be!” — Jenna Zeihen ’22, communication major
“You can’t beat the view!”
“Like most people, I absolutely fell in love with the campus. You can’t beat the view! Carthage, unlike most schools, offers a variety of modern language majors. I felt that Carthage’s language program was something that I wanted to take advantage of, so I did.” — Laura Xiu Hung ’24, Chinese and international political economy major