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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Music Education Major I chose Heidelberg because the music program was actively growing, changing, and providing new opportunities. This, together with the small class size and personal relationships I share with my professors, has given me the tools I need to succeed. I majored in Music Education because I had influential experiences with my music

Biology Major I chose Heidelberg because of the people. Everyone I have interacted with at Heidelberg has been so kind and welcoming. I majored in Biology because I love science, and I felt as if I was going to be challenged here. I loved the program and felt like it was the perfect fit for me. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg

Music Education Major I chose Heidelberg because of the family culture that was engrained into the Heidelberg School of Music & Theatre. I majored in Music Education because my grandfather had success in music education for over 30 years and is loved by so many. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was definitely Covid-19 and I

Health Science Major I chose Heidelberg because I liked the small school environment and loved the campus. I majored in Health Science because my end goal is to become a nurse. I want to be able to help people and I enjoyed the challenge of the health science major. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was completing a few courses

English Major I chose Heidelberg because it felt like the best fit for me and I loved the campus. I majored in English because I love reading and digging into books to find things. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was finding what I wanted to do and I handled it by switching majors and trying new things. Above all, Heidelberg

English Literature Major I chose Heidelberg because it was close to home and family. The gorgeous campus definitely didn't hurt, though. However, once I made it to campus, I found a new family in the friends I made here. It took a while, but it is what made me realize that I made the right choice in colleges. I majored in English Literature because

Health Science Major I chose Heidelberg because it felt like an environment where I could make amazing friends and even better memories, while also having smaller class sizes which helped me build a relationship with all my professors. I majored in Health science because I have always been interested in being a healthcare provider, and this allowed

Theatre Major I chose Heidelberg because the second I stepped on campus I felt an amazing sense of community. I majored in Theatre because I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life and Heidelberg gave me the best opportunities to seek professional training in that area. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was balancing 21

Theatre Major I chose Heidelberg because of the amazingly diverse Theatre Department. I loved the ability to work both as a performer and on tech elements and Heidelberg offered that! I majored in Theatre because performing has always been a part of my life. My dad is a career musician and my mom loved theatre in high school and college and the