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May 12, 2023

Kurtis Meeker

Music Performance I chose Heidelberg because I originally wanted to major in music education and be a music teacher. I majored in Music Performance because I found out through my time here that teaching music in the public schools was not what I wanted to do. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was my change in major and I handled
May 11, 2023

Saefelislam Forgani

Biology Major I chose Heidelberg because of the high level of education all while being able to have one-to-one conversation with professors. I majored in Biology because I want to be a Doctor. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was getting over being homesick, and I handled it by engaging with the community which supported my
May 11, 2023

Madalyn Newby

Biochemistry and Biology Major I chose Heidelberg because I liked the small school atmosphere and the opportunities the science department had with the animal lab and cadaver lab. I majored in biochemistry and biology because I want to go into veterinary medicine. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was holding multiple executive
May 11, 2023

Jordan Day

Psychology Major I chose Heidelberg because of the Volleyball & Psychology program. I majored in psychology because I've just always known I wanted to study psychology in college and eventually become a therapist or counselor. I added a major in criminology my sophomore year because there is a lack of (mental health) recourses within the criminal
May 11, 2023

Paige Leitner

English Literature Major I chose Heidelberg because of the feeling I got stepping onto campus four years ago. I knew immediately after coming to Heidelberg for a visit that this was the school for me. After years of searching for the right school, Heidelberg proved to me that it could provide the experience I was seeking. Its alluring campus, small
May 11, 2023

Kortland Andrews

Music Education Major I chose Heidelberg because of the family atmosphere created between the students and the staff and because of all the opportunities and activities in which Heidelberg allows the students to be involved. I majored in Music Education because I believe that music is one of the best ways to teach students life lessons through the
May 10, 2023

Daniel Orozco

Mathematics Major I chose Heidelberg because of the 3+2 program with Case Western Reserve University. I majored in Mathematics because it is the basis of many fields of study and thus it allows me to get an understanding in those fields. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was being far from home and I handled it by focusing on my
May 10, 2023

Quinnlyn Conley

Education Major I chose Heidelberg because I loved the small, tight-knit community and the opportunities I would have. I wanted to also run and be a part of the cross country team and study early childhood education at Heidelberg because I heard how amazing the education program is. I majored in primary education because I have wanted to be a
May 10, 2023

Griffin Pendry

Accounting and Economics Major I chose Heidelberg because it was the only school to really give me a chance athletically and I loved the campus. It felt old yet new. I majored in Accounting & Economics because I took an accounting class my senior year of high school and enjoyed it so figured it would be a good route to go. A major challenge I
May 10, 2023

Isabel Chasney

Political Science, International Studies and English Writing Major I chose Heidelberg because it gave me so many different opportunities. When I came on my visit, everyone was incredibly friendly. And when I told them that I wanted to participate in sports, study abroad, and triple major, no one ever told me no; instead, it was "we can make that
May 10, 2023

Guy Tibbels

Accounting Major I chose Heidelberg because I wanted to have more individual attention that a smaller school provided, continue my athletic career, and stay closer to home. I majored in Accounting because I was interested in learning how businesses work. I knew I wanted to work with numbers and the process of how transactions and events are
May 9, 2023

Adrian Barman

Health Science I chose Heidelberg because I loved the small college aspect and our beautiful campus! I majored in Health Science because I knew it would prepare me for a job in healthcare. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was trying to apply for graduate school and I handled it by getting help from my professors and advisor
May 9, 2023

Lauren Gronsky

Accounting, Economics and Business Administration I chose Heidelberg because of my mom. She went to school here and talked positively about the people and overall environment of the school. I am thankful to say she was right. You are surrounded by amazing faculty and staff that truly care and are there to support you and guide you to new
May 9, 2023

Nathaniel Kunzler

Biochemistry and Biology Major I chose Heidelberg because of the Chemistry Department’s high academic standards, and to play collegiate soccer. I majored in Biochemistry and Biology to give myself the best all-around knowledge to either enter the workforce, go to graduate school, or medical school. A major challenge I encountered while at
May 9, 2023

Nicholas Hausman

Biochemistry and Mathematics Major I chose Heidelberg because it was a nice school close to home that offered majors I was interested in. I majored in Biochemistry and Mathematics because I've always been fascinated by the way chemicals interact to create everything we know and how numbers can help explain and predict. A major challenge I
May 9, 2023

Jared Buchholz

Business Administration Major I chose Heidelberg because I was interested in the business school and PlusOneAdvantage MBA program. I majored in Business Administration because I want to understand all aspects of running a business, and one day possibly open my own. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was burnout and I handled it by
May 8, 2023

Zane Mirgon

Accounting Major I chose Heidelberg because of the size of the campus and how close everyone is, making it easy to make friends. I majored in Accounting because I have always been good with numbers and money is always fun to be around. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was COVID-19 and I handled it by staying connected with all my
May 8, 2023

Hannah Huthmaker

Biochemistry and Spanish Major I chose Heidelberg because of the sense of community I felt every time I visited campus. It immediately felt like home. Especially after the Scholars Day, I could tell how much the faculty and staff truly invested in the students' education and I knew I could succeed in that type of environment. I majored in
May 8, 2023

Noah Paris

Political Science and Economics Major I chose Heidelberg because of the close family atmosphere. I majored in Political Science and Economics because those are two areas that I am very passionate about. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was adjusting to campus life my freshman year and I handled it by putting myself out there and
May 8, 2023

Ethan Campbell

Computer Science Major I chose Heidelberg because the people and faculty I met here are super nice. They welcomed me in with open arms during the tour I took here during high school, and have continued to afterward. I majored in Computer Science because I have always had a passion for that area, and the faculty here have inspired me to continue in