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May 12, 2022

Kaitlyn Ferrario

I chose Heidelberg because of the friendly atmosphere and the connections the faculty make with their students. I majored in Accounting because I fell in love with the stories that numbers tell and I was excited for the opportunity to help others through the field of accounting. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was balancing work
May 12, 2022

Drew Arko

I chose Heidelberg because of their amazing cadaver program and I had family members who attended here. I majored in Biology because I love science and it is very important for my graduate schooling. A major challenge I encountered while at Heidelberg was getting adjusted to the complications of COVID. I handled it by doing as much as I could with
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® 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 “Why I chose Heidelberg.” Honestly, I didn’t choose Heidelberg. I couldn’t say that to prospective students, of course, so I crafted some sentimental story using bits and pieces of truth. I didn’t choose Heidelberg at first. I was 17, and I didn’t 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’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