Hear From Students

Mara Lysne
Majors: Management and Marketing
Minors: Dance and Spanish
Hometown: Moorhead, Minn.
“Coming to Carthage was easily the best decision I have ever made. The people here are so kind, the professors are always willing to help and want you to succeed, and there are so many ways to get involved. Carthage will always and forever be one of my favorite places.”

Elizabeth Neybert
Majors: Directing and Music Theatre
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
“My advisors and professors have encouraged me to take risks and take advantage of opportunities that are presented to me. They have helped me grow as a student and as an artist.”

Caitlin Preuss
Majors: Music Theatre, Self-Design Directing
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Palatine, Ill.
“My biggest piece of advice is to try everything! The minute you dive in head first, you will have more opportunities than you know what to do with.”