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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’t 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® 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’t 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 cliché, but it’s 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
May 4, 2022

Seth Eisenhower

I chose Heidelberg because I loved the family and home atmosphere it had. As soon as I stepped foot on campus I knew this would be the place I would want to spend the next four years of my life. I majored in Music Education because I want to inspire students with music. The arts are a place where students really find out who they are and I want to
May 3, 2022

Alessandra Piazza

I chose Heidelberg because of soccer and the close community. I majored in Criminology and Psychology because I wanted to use psychology to make the law enforcement field better some day. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was trying to figure out my next steps after graduation and I handled it by talking with my professors who
May 13, 2021

Fletcher Grey

I majored in English Writing. I had a lot of good ideas for the field. I was originally into Philosophy, but I transitioned because Professor Bill Reyer (who is now enjoying retirement) met up with me every other Thursday, and we wrote poetry together.
May 13, 2021

Alyssa Edmond

I chose Heidelberg because the faculty automatically made me feel at home. The first professor I met on campus was Dr. Marc O'Reilly. Not only did he prioritize me as a person and my personal goals, but had remembered me from a tour I completed almost a year prior. This is actually a really long story. I entered majoring in Political Science
May 13, 2021

Anna Cavanaugh

I chose Heidelberg because I liked the close community feel Heidelberg offered. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming on my visits.
May 13, 2021

David Carey

I chose Heidelberg because it was close to home and because of the wonderful support from my high school choir director and the choral director here, Dr. Greg Ramsdell.
May 13, 2021

Ashley Dawson

I chose Heidelberg because it felt like home from the first moment I stepped on campus. I was taken by the beauty of the buildings and the kindness of everyone.
May 13, 2021

Laine Gallant

I chose Heidelberg because I felt at home as soon as I arrived on campus. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, which really helped me feel like I could succeed here.
May 13, 2021

Amanda Overy

I chose Heidelberg because of the Heidelberg ‘Hi’ and the close-knit community as well as the opportunities it has to offer.