Student Spotlights


Benjamin Alt
Majors: Exercise Science
Hometown: Marshfield, Wis.
“The EXSS major prepares students to be excellent leaders in the health and wellness community.”

Laura de Rosales
Majors: Exercise Science
Minors: Secondary Education, Health
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
“I think other students should consider our major because our department is full of great and knowledgeable professors. They care that students succeed inside and outside of the classroom.”

Joseph Mihevc
Majors: Exercise and Sport Science
Minors: Secondary Education, Health Education, Adapted PE, Coaching
Hometown: McHenry, Ill.
“The biggest surprise I’ve had so far is the number of opportunities I have been given. I never would have expected to get high school coaching experience while still in college. There are so many opportunities that I am so thankful to have gotten.”

Taylor Sliwa
Majors: Exercise and Sport Science
Minors: Business Administration
Hometown: Mount Prospect, Illinois
“Exercise has always been a part of my life, and I truly enjoy changing people’s lives through some sort of physical activity. I love to assist people to meet their fitness goals.”

Sammie Woodward
Majors: Exercise and sport science
Minors: Communications
Hometown: Franksville, Wis.
“I chose Carthage because I was very intrigued by the student-to-professor ratio because I knew I could have a relationship with my professors and always get help from them when needed. While Carthage is academically challenging, students have many resources to help them be successful.”