Many of the students who call Carthage home haven’t traveled far to get here. Originally from Kenosha, they knew their perfect college was right down the road. But what is it like to attend college so close to home?
Whether you live on campus or commute, Kenosha residents get the full college experience thanks to rich academic opportunities; campus involvement in sports, student organizations, or Greek life; and countless other ways to be involved. Plus, Carthage awards eight full-tuition scholarships to City of Kenosha residents. These scholarships are worth more than $180,000 each.
Learn from the experiences of these Kenosha students as they answer common questions and concerns, share their biggest surprises, and reveal their favorite spots in town.
Riley Peterson ’21
Campus Resident
Major: Economics
Minor: Political Science
“I chose Carthage because it had everything I wanted in a college. It’s small but well-connected, with experienced professors in a community I already knew was great.”
Alayna Arrington ’19
Campus Resident
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology
“If there were some bucket list where I could check off my college experiences, I am positive that I would be able to check 99.9% of those boxes.”
Galilea Flores ’21
Commuter
Majors: Criminal Justice
Minors: Sociology, Spanish
“At first I was convinced I’d go my four years without experiencing the ‘full college experience’ since all I did was study and work, but now that I have joined a sorority, I’m able to create memories with other women who inspire and uplift me every day.”
Aaron Freeman ’19
Commuter
Majors: History, Spanish
“One big surprise has been how many fellow Kenoshans I have seen on campus, from old friends to familiar faces, and even some that I have never met. At the same time, and as a counter-balance, you see faces from all over the world at Carthage.”
Drew Connolly ’21
Campus Resident
Major: Nursing
“Your family becomes a resource. I can do my laundry for free, or go have a home-cooked meal and watch the Packers game. Sometimes I even get away with getting free groceries. I still have a lot of independence and pay for a lot of my own things. I do not have to use them as a crutch.”
Lexie Wheeler ’21
Campus Resident
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Computer Science
“I love going home to see my dog. I also love being able to easily visit my parents for a dinner or two throughout the semester and then go back to campus the same day.”
Tara Smith ’19
Campus Resident
Major: English
Minor: Secondary Education
“The academic opportunities at Carthage are incredible. I have experienced opportunities that my friends at larger schools don’t even have the option of experiencing. I feel as though I am more prepared for post-grad than my other friends and I am actually graduating on time.”
Karina Lee ’19
Campus Resident
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Urban Education
“I can see my family whenever I want and I double as a resource for out-of-towners! I love recommending the hot Kenosha spots.”