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<h2>About Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage’s beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is home to 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that students uncover and ignite their full potential. <a href="/about/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>How to choose a major</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><img width="180" height="162" alt="Griffin Observatory 2017" src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image24983 lw_align_none" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/123/width/180/height/162/24983_17_Observatory-SP-044.rev.1568227491.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2592" data-max-h="2333"/>Undecided?<br/><a href="/list/students-faculty-chose-major/">How to make the right choice</a>.</p></div>

<h2>Why Liberal Arts?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/liberal-arts/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation stre..." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.rev.1478528154.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</a></p></div>

<h2>Experiential Learning</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student works with her supervisor at an internship at the courthouse." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18313_call-out-internships-experiential.rev.1501413710.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18313 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Internships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.<br/><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/">Learn by doing.</a></p></div>

<h2>J-Term at Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/january-term/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="J-Term at Carthage is a month to study, travel, and try something new." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4514_jtermcallout-180x162.rev.1560817887.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4514 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>One month to explore new subjects on campus or around the world.<br/><a href="/january-term/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Apply Now!</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/20654_ApplyNow-Call-out-180x162.rev.1527612944.jpg" alt="Apply now to become a Carthaginian!"/></a><strong><br/></strong><a href="/admissions/apply/">Apply Now!</a><br/><a href="/admissions/deposit/">Deposit Now</a></p></div>

<h2>Visit Us</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9188-call-out-lake-students" alt="Students watch the sunrise on campus"/></a>Some views you just have to see for yourself. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</a></p></div>

<h2>The Aspire Program</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/24320_Aspire_logo-180x162.rev.1562176065.png" alt="The Aspire Program"/></a>5 things to know about Carthage’s four-year career development program. <a href="/aspire/aspire-in-5/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Fly with NASA</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/space-sciences/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A student conducts research aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4076_daniellespins-530.rev.1501414818.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4076 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Carthage’s research in the space sciences has students floating in zero-g. <a href="/space-sciences/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Paid Summer Research</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/sure/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8990-call-out-sure-program" alt="Two Carthage students conduct research in chemistry."/></a>You. Your professor. A summer of one-on-one mentoring. <a href="/sure/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="/live/images/8986-call-out-student-life-get-involved-1" alt="Students enjoy warm weather at Carthage's sand volleyball court."/></a>Carthage has more than 130 student organizations. <a href="/student-involvement/clubs/">Learn more about Carthage’s student orgs</a></p></div>
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<h2>150 Years of Carthage Women</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campaign/"><img src="/live/image/gid/123/25252_150W_call_out.rev.1570500563.jpg" alt=""/></a>Carthage celebrates 150 years of educating women. Help ensure a strong future for Carthage women of tomorrow.</p><div class="cc-tab-green gift-button"><div class="content-wrap"><div class="border"/><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/campaign">Learn more</a></div><div class="arrow-wrap"><div class="arrow"/><div class="border"/></div></div></div>

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First-Gen Students
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Nearly a quarter of Carthage undergraduate students are the first in their family to attend college. Read more
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The Liberal What?
Essential Skills, Expansive Knowledge
Carthage’s liberal arts education means our students graduate ready to thrive in a complex, diverse, and fluid society. Read more
The Student-Athlete Experience
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Why sacrifice anything? Here, it’s possible to continue playing the sport you love and get a first-rate education. About 30 percent of Carthage students discover the benefits of competing on our 27 NCAA Division III teams. Read more
Four Means Four
The Carthage Advantage
Choosing a college that’s right for you means asking yourself big questions. Whether you can graduate in four years shouldn’t be one of them. Read more
Embrace Your Impatience
The Carthage Advantage
Why sit around “paying your dues” for a year or two, when you can dive in right away? Wherever your interests lie, Carthage gives you the freedom to get your feet wet soon after moving in. Read more
Going Green
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From both macro and micro levels, Carthaginians tackle environmental challenges. Read more
Friends Till the End
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A few Carthaginians spanning two campuses and nearly 70 years shared their stories of friendship with us. Read more