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May 11, 2022
Brooke Franz
I chose Heidelberg because it felt like a community from the moment I stepped on campus. I majored in Psychology and Criminology because they are topics I have always felt passionate about. However, the department and professors always made me feel welcome and supported, even when I was at home for a full school year due to COVID. A major challenge
May 11, 2022
Paige Allen-Marsh
I chose Heidelberg because I wanted the opportunity to study in the cadaver lab. I also was drawn to the small student-to-professor ratio. I majored in Biology for undergrad and Business Administration for my graduate studies because I want to become a registered nurse and eventually have the ability to manage a whole staff of nurses. A major
May 11, 2022
Jasmine Ridler
I chose Heidelberg because I loved the welcoming environment, the thorough understanding of struggle with the means of help, the atmosphere of encouragement, and the culmination of different perspectives. I majored in Theatre Acting and History because I always wanted to study and further my knowledge in both areas. I wanted to explore the side of
May 11, 2022
Thomas Schnitker
Originally I chose to come to Heidelberg because I did not want to stop playing a sport. I majored in Psychology because it just seemed to click with me and was easier to understand. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was that I kept having to take a year off here and there because of my military commitment, and I handled it by
May 10, 2022
Cole Geiser
I chose Heidelberg because I had the opportunity to continue my sports career, as well as receive a well-rounded education. Another reason was because of the PlusOneAdvantage庐 MBA degree that Heidelberg offered. I majored in Health Science because my future career goal is to become a chiropractor. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg
May 10, 2022
Riley Gibson
Every admissions day session I have attended, they also have us talk about 鈥淲hy I chose Heidelberg.鈥 Honestly, I didn鈥檛 choose Heidelberg. I couldn鈥檛 say that to prospective students, of course, so I crafted some sentimental story using bits and pieces of truth. I didn鈥檛 choose Heidelberg at first. I was 17, and I didn鈥檛 know what I wanted. I only
May 10, 2022
David Haines
I chose Heidelberg because it felt like home. I majored in Accounting and Psychology because I wanted to pursue all of my interests. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was the pandemic and I handled it by creating a better balance in my life and becoming more organized. Above all, Heidelberg prepared me to lead. Outside of the
May 10, 2022
Sarah Toppin
I chose Heidelberg because the moment I got onto campus it felt like home. Everyone we met said hi and made sure we were having a good time. People always told me that I would know which school I wanted to go to when I walked on campus. They were right; the second I walked on campus I knew this is where I was supposed to be. I majored in Health
May 9, 2022
Kayla Mullinax
I chose Heidelberg because of the welcoming atmosphere and the AJY Junior Year program. I really wanted to be able to study abroad for a whole year, as opposed to only a semester. I also liked the small campus atmosphere. I majored in English because reading and writing have always been my main academic interests, as well as recreational hobbies
May 9, 2022
Sarah Shoots
I chose Heidelberg because the smaller campus and smaller class sizes made me feel like a priority. Everyone feels like family here and the pride everyone has for the school made it feel like the right choice. I majored in Business Administration because I feel that it is important for female representation in a male-dominated major. I also enjoy
May 9, 2022
Jessica Martini
I chose Heidelberg because when I had my visit, everyone was extremely outgoing and treated my family and I like we belonged here. I majored in Health Science because I wanted to pursue a career in Physical Therapy, and am highly interested in the human body. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was overcoming social anxiety and
May 9, 2022
Gavin Buurma
I chose Heidelberg because I came to sit in on a theatre rehearsal late one night by myself and as I was walking down the main strip of campus to leave, I just knew it was the place I had to spend the next 4 years. I majored in Musical Theatre because it has been a passion of mine since I was 6 years old. When I started at Heidelberg as a theatre
May 6, 2022
Paige Leary
I chose Heidelberg because it felt like home. When I walked onto the campus the first time for my individual tour everyone was super friendly and they made sure I was welcomed. I majored in Primary Education with an endorsement of ISP because I wanted to help children understand that school is important and they will never feel like they can鈥檛 do
May 6, 2022
Mitchell Luken
I chose Heidelberg because I was extremely interested in the National Center for Water Quality Research and impressed by the environmental science program. I majored in Environmental Science and Biology because I want to preserve Earth's natural resources and wildlife for future generations. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was
May 6, 2022
Delaney Gill
I chose Heidelberg because the campus felt the most welcoming out of all of the places that I visited. I really liked the smaller class sizes and the PlusOneAdvantage庐 MBA was very attractive since I was going to be a Business Administration major. I majored in Business Administration - Finance because the business curriculum allowed me to take a
May 5, 2022
Paige Hood
I chose Heidelberg because it was the only school that allowed me to pursue both a degree in theatre and (pre)medicine while playing college soccer at the time. I majored in Biology and Musical Theatre because I had such an intense passion for both and didn鈥檛 want to have to choose. They both provide me with so much joy and purpose. A major
May 5, 2022
Ryan Waskiewicz
I chose Heidelberg because of all the amazing people who welcomed me into this community. I majored in Business Administration and Accounting because I was inspired by my family who work in these areas. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was being away from my home in Maryland but I handled it by surrounding myself with a great
May 5, 2022
Emma Baughman
I chose Heidelberg because it instantly felt like a home away from home. I majored in Political Science and English because these subjects allow me to learn about other cultures and prompt me to work to answer some of life's most difficult and fundamental questions. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was imposter syndrome! I
May 4, 2022
Madison Sharp
I chose Heidelberg because I loved the atmosphere of the campus when I visited my junior year of high school. I majored in Health Science because I found anatomy and science classes interesting and I wanted to become an athletic trainer after spending a lot of time with one in high school. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was
May 4, 2022
Hannah Ours
I chose Heidelberg because it felt like home. I know that sounds clich茅, but it鈥檚 true. The people here were so welcoming when I came on my first visit. They made me feel like I belonged here on campus. I visited multiple times before I decided that I wanted to go here. Each time I came to campus, I could picture myself thriving in this environment