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May 2, 2024

Emma Wright

English Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because _I love the feel of a small school. Getting to know all of my classmates and professors is something I value and wouldn't necessarily have other places. I majored in English because I have a strong passion for writing, and I knew that Â鶹¹ú²úAV's English Department would be a supportive place to improve my
May 2, 2024

Rebecca Eppard

Music Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because my grandparents met here and I loved that I could have that connection to them. Also, the Concert Choir sang at my high school and I wanted to be a part of it! I majored in music because it is something that brings me a lot of joy. At first I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted to do after I graduated so I figured
Apr 29, 2024

Cameron Spraggins

History Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the people. Everyone I spoke to during my visits was very welcoming and made clear that success here is derived from building relationships with peers and professors. That is what I was looking for. I majored in History because I love learning and writing about the human experience. A major challenge I
Apr 29, 2024

Sophia Lee

Music and English Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the ability to double major while still being involved on campus. I majored in music and English because of my passion for both subjects A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was making friends during COVID and I handled it by becoming involved on campus. The best opportunity I
Apr 24, 2024

Sydney Fortney

Music Education Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the welcoming family atmosphere, the great music education staff and program, and the wide variety of opportunities to be involved in on campus. As a commuter, it was important to me that I be involved in other activities to stay active on campus and meet new people. I majored in Music Education
Apr 24, 2024

Natalie Joritz

Theatre Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because I liked the small campus, the honors program, and the theatre department. I majored in theatre because it's what I want to do for the rest of my life. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was mental health struggles and I handled that by going to therapy, both on campus and off campus. The
Apr 23, 2024

Reese Recker

Accounting Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the small class sizes that allowed me to create amazing relationships with my classmates and professors. The PlusOneAdvantage® program for Â鶹¹ú²úAV's MBA gives me the opportunity to obtain a quality education while being able to balance my life outside of the classroom. I majored in
Apr 23, 2024

Ella Hoover

Accounting and Criminology Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the support here. I knew going into college that I had a lot of plans. I wanted to graduate early, I wanted to study abroad, and I wanted to really get the college exprience. Originally, Â鶹¹ú²úAV was not my choice. It was too close to home, which made me feel like I wouldn't really
Apr 22, 2024

Morgan Woycitzky

Health Science Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because the small, close-knit community with welcoming students, coaches, and professors made the campus feel like home. I majored in Health Science because I hope to improve the lives of others in a healthcare career. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was balancing sports, academics, and
Apr 22, 2024

Tristen Hatfield

Psychology and Music Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because Campus felt like home and I fell immediately in love with the environment! I majored in Psychology and Music because I want to become a clinical counselor and music therapist. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was being kind of far away and I handled it but I handled it by
Apr 19, 2024

Kelsey Stanfield

English and Communication Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because it was the place that felt like home. Choosing Â鶹¹ú²úAV meant choosing the place where I knew not only could I be myself, but I would be encouraged to grow and expand beyond my current understanding of myself. I majored in English and Communication; both fields of study offer an
Apr 19, 2024

Ashtyn Wolph

Music Education Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the welcoming environment created by the students and staff. Before I even committed, I already felt like I was a part of Â鶹¹ú²úAV. I majored in music education because I wanted to teach at a college level and continue to perform/write music. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV
May 12, 2023

Landon Vair

Sport Management Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because it felt like a place I wanted to be. When I originally came to school here, I was a computer science major and Â鶹¹ú²úAV stands out amongst everyone else in that department. The technology we have here rivals the largest schools in America and from my time in that department I felt the advantage I
May 12, 2023

Brianna Clark

Theatre Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because It offered me opportunities that I couldn't find anywhere else. I majored in Theater because creating and sharing art is my passion. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was dealing with drastic changes and I handled it by leaning on the support of my friends and trusting in myself. Above all
May 12, 2023

Chayenne Powers

English Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because that is just the direction that life took me in that moment. I majored in English with a concentration in Writing and Philosophy because I am always arguing with people and I desired to be better at it—I don’t like losing. This is a partial joke. I minored in Literature and Art because I am introverted and
May 12, 2023

Shelby Sinclair

Biochemistry and Biology Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because the small size and great professors. The Biochemistry and Chemistry Department is fantastic. I majored in Biochemistry and Biology, because of my love for science, and I had a great time in high school with chemistry. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was Organic Chemistry
May 12, 2023

Kurtis Meeker

Music Performance I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because I originally wanted to major in music education and be a music teacher. I majored in Music Performance because I found out through my time here that teaching music in the public schools was not what I wanted to do. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was my change in major and I handled
May 11, 2023

Saefelislam Forgani

Biology Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the high level of education all while being able to have one-to-one conversation with professors. I majored in Biology because I want to be a Doctor. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was getting over being homesick, and I handled it by engaging with the community which supported my
May 11, 2023

Madalyn Newby

Biochemistry and Biology Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because I liked the small school atmosphere and the opportunities the science department had with the animal lab and cadaver lab. I majored in biochemistry and biology because I want to go into veterinary medicine. A major challenge I encountered while at Â鶹¹ú²úAV was holding multiple executive
May 11, 2023

Jordan Day

Psychology Major I chose Â鶹¹ú²úAV because of the Volleyball & Psychology program. I majored in psychology because I've just always known I wanted to study psychology in college and eventually become a therapist or counselor. I added a major in criminology my sophomore year because there is a lack of (mental health) recourses within the criminal