Hear From Students


Luke Ehlert
Majors: Neuroscience and Psychology
Hometown: Mount prospect, Ill.
“With the professors being so open and willing to help, I was able to be involved and conduct research as a sophomore. I wouldn’t be able to do that at most other colleges.”

Lin Sensenbrenner
Majors: Psychology and neuroscience
Minors: Studio art
Hometown: Sun Prairie, Wis.
“Joining clubs has pushed me outside my comfort zone and led me to meet students around campus with shared interests who I wouldn’t interact with otherwise. It has also introduced me to a large number of upperclassmen that serve as mentors to me.”

Gianna Trippiedi
Majors: Neuroscience, Psychology
Minors: Chemistry, Biology
Hometown: Addison, Illinois
“My advice would be to not limit your interests! Join clubs, go to events that pique your interest, and have fun with your college experience.”

Olivia Wolf
Majors: Neuroscience, Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Rochester, Ill.
“Neuroscience is a department that crosses over with chemistry, biology, and psychology. If someone has many science interests or they cannot decide which area to specifically major in, neuroscience is an excellent choice to get a taste of them all.”