Alumni Spotlights

“Going into Carthage I would have never guessed I would be doing what I do now, and at the same time I can’t imagine my life any other way.”

“Find a mentor and stick with that person. Once you have someone who gives you a positive bend toward life, you tend to give back more and be a better person.”

“The technical writing skills from thesis prep classes and lab classes have been skills I use daily.”

“My time at Carthage gave me a head start on my peers and consequently I rose through the ranks at a fast pace.”

“When I learned that I could dig, prepare, and study fossil bones in a lab; hone my performance craft; and play hockey all close to home, attending Carthage was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

“What most prepared me for my career was being able to volunteer as a student at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. I also gained a lot of experience thanks to the paleontology field course that was offered during Carthage’s J-Term.”

“Certainly, Carthage’s academic preparation was paramount, but that, coupled with learning the value of networking, provided many other possibilities that led to a successful and rewarding career.”

“All of these people gave me hands-on experience that molded my path as an educator.”

“Do hard things: Travel if you have the means, and stretch your comfort zone. Not only will your future self thank you, but admissions committees and employers are looking for interesting and introspective applicants to fill their classes and offices.”

“You will have lots of experiences during your years at Carthage, so do your best to learn and grow from them all.”

“The entire Biology Department has helped me throughout my time at college by pushing me to succeed and guiding me. I have kept in touch with them, and they continue to support me, even though I am no longer at Carthage.”

“Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to dream big and be an advocate for change. You’ll never know if those crazy ideas turn out to be an amazing success until you try.”