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Master of Arts in Counseling Student What inspired you to pursue your graduate degree? I have always found a strong sense of purpose in listening, offering support, and helping people to feel heard and understood. I am absolutely inspired by the opportunity to make tangible change in the lives of others, and being a guide in that process is

Exercise Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I was originally recruited to come play volleyball at Heidelberg, but when I came to visit, I fell in love with the small town and welcoming atmosphere. What’s a class, club, or activity you joined on a whim and ended up loving? I didn't really join any

Finance Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg University for the opportunity to play both football and wrestle, as well as the strong connections I had with the coaching staff. What initially drew me in were the athletics and relationships, but it truly began to feel like home once I

Primary Education Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg because it is close to home while still having a reputable and quality education prep program. Heidelberg started to feel like home when I got involved with campus activities like Cru and Kappa Psi Omega. I met people that I grew so

Business Administration Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? Coming from a small high school, I chose Heidelberg because of its academic excellence and the ability to engage more with peers and faculty due to smaller class sizes. Heidelberg really started to feel like home after my first semester of

Criminology & Psychology Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg to find my second home, and having family here was a good start. Heidelberg started to feel like home when I got to become who I want to be and create a family here on campus. What moment at Heidelberg made you feel most proud

MBA Student What inspired you to pursue your graduate degree? Growing up around family businesses and later starting one of my own inspired me to pursue my graduate degree. I realized I wanted to take my passion for business, marketing, and entrepreneurship to a higher level by gaining the skills and knowledge needed to grow and manage successful

Music Education Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose to come to Heidelberg because of the comfort of being myself while in the learning process. The professors also made me feel like a person and not a number. I felt at home on day one of freshman year. What moment at Heidelberg made you feel most

Theatre Major What made you choose Heidelberg and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg because it offered personalized classes, individual instruction, and an affordable education, allowing me to graduate debt-free. It started to feel like home because my roommate was always there for me and the community that the theatre program

Biology Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg for the small campus and familiarity. It started to feel like home the more I got involved and talked to people. The relationships at Heidelberg make it home. What moment at Heidelberg made you feel most proud to be a Student Prince? In my

AYA English Education Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I originally had never heard of Heidelberg, and I found out about its existence at a college fair. I had a nice conversation with the Admissions team and toured. After I left my second tour, I felt like I could call Heidelberg home. What moment at

Music Education Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg because I wanted to be at a small school where I could build meaningful relationships with faculty and students. Being a music major, I was thrown into several different communities on my first day on campus. I immediately felt at home

Exercise Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? What made me choose Heidelberg was the feeling of home. Everyone was welcoming, and I felt as if I was truly getting the education that best fit me. What moment at Heidelberg made you feel most proud to be a Student Prince? Growing up and being able to

Primary Education and Intervention Specialist Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg because I grew up around Tiffin, so the atmosphere and community were familiar to me. The small classroom sizes were also a great opportunity to have a more individualized education and build meaningful

Business Administration What made you choose Heidelberg and when did it start to feel like home? The campus is really what drew me in, with both its architecture and the personal connections between students and faculty. It began to feel like home when I got involved with the cheerleading team and made friendships and connections around campus

Management Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? For me, Heidelberg felt like home on my very first visit. I first came for football, but soon chose the Berg for its academics. The people were so welcoming between the students and professors. I never felt like I wasn't welcome. What moment at Heidelberg

Health Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? One of the biggest reasons I chose Heidelberg was Coach Maddy. She made me feel so supported, and even when I got to Heidelberg, she supported me in everything outside of soccer, too. I think she embodies what Heidelberg is, because I've felt the same

Music and Political Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg and when did it start to feel like home? Heidelberg truly began to feel like home in my sophomore year once I became the clarinet section leader of the Band. I became part of a leadership team where all trusted each other in our respective areas and worked together to make a more

Health Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg and when did it start to feel like home? I chose Heidelberg because of the incomparable academic opportunities and the chance to continue playing volleyball! The opportunity to work and learn in the cadaver lab was what I most looked forward to when deciding to attend Heidelberg. It started to

Computer Science Major What made you choose Heidelberg, and when did it start to feel like home? Visiting on Honors Student Day played a major part in my choosing Heidelberg. Spending time in the theatre and performing in my first college show, Chicago, made it feel like home. What moment at Heidelberg made you feel most proud to be a Student