Student Spotlights


Elizabeth Dopke
Majors: Spanish
Minors: Music and Secondary Education
Hometown: Cary, Illinois
“My favorite Carthage class is a tie between the J-Term class I took in Guatemala and the J-Term class in Spain. I learned so much in both classes, met some amazing people, and got to travel around two countries with some great friends and professors!”

Trisha Garcia
Majors: Spanish
Minors: Sociology and Educational Studies
Hometown: Burr Ridge, Ilinois
“All my professors have been brilliant and incredibly impactful. Professor Matt Borden, my advisor and frequent Spanish professor, is a clever and highly supportive individual. He impacted the way I learned the Spanish language and culture, making sure I recognize that they go hand in hand.”

Serena Richardson
Majors: Spanish and Sociology
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis.
“I took a dance class — Tap II — just for fun, and it was an absolute blast! I randomly decided to take Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies because a friend had recommended it to me, and now that’s my minor. You don’t know what you might like unless you try it!”

Alex Rogers
Majors: Japanese and Spanish
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Meeting new people and living on campus has really made my life a lot more fun and interesting. There are so many chances to reach out and make friends on campus.”

Hailee Sundquist
Majors: Religion, Spanish
Minors: Music
Hometown: Cambridge, Wis.
“I chose Carthage for its small class sizes, location, and the feel for a smaller more personable campus atmosphere.”