Profiles of Students, Alumni & Faculty

Aug 11 2021

Tangerang, Indonesia Major: Psychology   Why did you choose Goshen College? Goshen caught my attention by being one of the greenest colleges. On top of that, I get to play for the soccer team which is awesome!   Why did...

Aug 03 2021

By Patrick Webb ’21   Where are you doing your internship? Why did you decide to apply? I am currently interning at Ernst and Young (EY), one of the big four accounting firms, at their Boston office. I decided to...

Aug 03 2021

By Patrick Webb ’21   Anne Nisley ’22, an accounting major and marketing minor from Goshen, is working as a finance intern at Genesis Products in Elkhart, Indiana, which has given her experience to help with her future career. Nisley...

Aug 03 2021

By Patrick Webb ’21   Joel Yoder ’22, a molecular biology/biochemistry and chemistry double major from Elkhart, Indiana, has always had an interest in medical chemistry and wanted to open doors into the field. He got his chance with his...

Aug 02 2021

Seattle Major: Graphic Design Why did you choose Goshen? Goshen is sort of a family school for me, I’m a fourth generation student here and many relatives on my mother’s side live in the area. I toured Goshen as a...

Jul 12 2021

Syracuse, Indiana Major: Theater, Art   Why did you choose Goshen? Initially I chose Goshen College because it was close to home, but I ended up staying because of the community of Goshen College and I was really interested in...

Jul 09 2021

New Paris, Indiana Major: Film Production, International Studies minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I originally wanted to major in marine biology and the campus was close enough for me to commute. I then decided to...

Jul 02 2021

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Goshen Major: Biology Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it allowed me to continue to work and pursue my degree while staying close to my family. I found an amazing job that I didn’t want...

Jul 02 2021

Goshen Major: Film Production   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because of the opportunity to participate in a film internship in Los Angeles, which would not be possible at many other colleges. Goshen College is also...

Jul 02 2021

Elkhart, Indiana Major: English and Secondary Education Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it is close to home. I’m less than thirty minutes away from my loved ones. The environment and faculty are also great! Why did...

Jun 29 2021

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Major: Physics   Why did you choose Goshen? I grew up Mennonite, so Goshen was on my radar because of that. I also felt that the small school environment was one where I could find good, like-minded friends...

Jun 28 2021

Goshen Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it was the closest to my house and I know they have an excellent nursing program. Why did you choose your major? I chose nursing because it’s one...

Jun 28 2021

Goshen Major: Social Work Why did you choose Goshen? I mainly chose Goshen because it’s close to home but also because it’s inclusive and open to new ideas. Why did you choose your major?  I chose social work because ever...

Jun 28 2021

Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana Major: TESOL & Secondary Education, Sign Language Interpreting minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I knew it was a smaller campus. I wanted to have a better opportunity to meet and know more...

Jun 28 2021

Apple Creek, Ohio Major: Sign Language Interpreting, Art minor Why did you choose Goshen? Initially I chose Goshen for the American Sign Language and Interpreting program but quickly realized it was a good fit for me in nearly every way....

Jun 28 2021

Carmel, Indiana Major: Biology, Writing minor Why did you choose Goshen? Graduating high school with 529 other people, I knew I wanted a small college centered in science. I wanted professors to see me as an individual person who I...

Jun 28 2021

Hometown: Goshen Major: Nursing, Psychology minor Why did you choose Goshen? I decided to come to Goshen because it is close to home and I can commute to campus. In addition, Goshen has an amazing nursing program with a small...

Jun 28 2021

Goshen Major: Accounting   Why did you choose Goshen College? I chose Goshen College because of the multicultural diversity and Goshen being a smaller school.   Why did you choose your major? I chose to study accounting after I took...

Jun 28 2021

Hometown: Goshen Major: Nursing, Sign Language Interpreting minor Why did you choose Goshen? The small campus is one of the key reasons I chose Goshen. I appreciate the small class sizes and the benefits that come with them. You have...

Jun 28 2021

Rushville, Indiana Major: TESOL and Secondary Education Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I was interested in studying abroad through Study-Service Term (SST), and having opportunities to learn other languages. Why did you choose your major? I...

Jun 24 2021

Genoa, Ohio Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of the people, positive environment, great education, and to play the sport I love, basketball. When I came on a visit, I knew this was the place...

Jun 23 2021

Goshen Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of their nursing program and it is close to my home. Why did you choose your major? I enjoy listening and helping people and so through nursing I...

Jun 22 2021

Elkhart, Indiana Majors: Social Work, Music   Why did you choose Goshen? One of the main reasons I chose Goshen college was for its academic programs. It was hard for me to ignore that GC houses Indiana’s top ranked social...

Jun 22 2021

Goshen Major: Public Health, Health minor   Why did you choose Goshen?  The easy answer would be that my family has multiple Goshen graduates, including both of my parents. However, I knew Goshen was for me after experiencing the kindness and...