Hear From Students

Jude Dzurak
Majors: Psychology
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because I felt a lot more confident in knowing I’d make a connection with my professors because of how much smaller the classes are. It doesn’t hurt that the lake is beautiful too.”

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.”

Brianna Jordan
Majors: Studio Art, Psychology
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“My relationship with faculty has helped me succeed because of their motivation and support.”

Zoey Kurka
Majors: English and Psychology
Minors: Music
Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
“The Carthage faculty are amazing. My professors taught me so much and inspired me to enjoy the work I do in the classroom. The encouragement I’ve received from them has been one of my greatest helpers at college.”

Amber Redmond
Majors: Psychology and Studio Art
Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minnesota
“I wholeheartedly believe I would not be where I am today without the professors I’ve had here at Carthage. The psychology and studio art professors showed me that I am in the right place. The relationships I’ve built have led to so many opportunities for me. The faculty here at Carthage is unmatched.”

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 favorite classes are currently Social Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. I really enjoy being in classes that allow for open discussion and interpretation of the material.”