Profiles of Students, Alumni & Faculty

Jun 22 2021

Fort Wayne, Indiana Major: Broadcasting, Music minor   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen solely for the Globe and the broadcasting program. When I came to Goshen to visit, I fell in love with the Globe and the...

Jun 21 2021

Goshen Major: Theater   Why did you choose Goshen? Goshen was close to home and had everything I wanted. I’m from Goshen, so during middle school and high school I went on multiple field trips to Goshen College. Before the...

Jun 21 2021

Warsaw, Indiana Major: Biology   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of the amazing Biology department and because I could continue my passion of playing volleyball.   Why did you choose your major? I chose my major...

Jun 21 2021

Dunlap, Indiana Major: Broadcasting, Journalism   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of the immediate impact that the broadcasting major allowed me to have. I was able to start almost a year early in the program and...

Jun 21 2021

St. Louis, Missouri Major: Film Production, Writing minor   Why did you choose Goshen? When I was looking at colleges I wanted to go somewhere that was small and would give me opportunities to travel. Goshen checked off both those...

Jun 21 2021

Rio de Janeiro Major: Physical Education   Why did you choose Goshen?  I chose Goshen because it is a great college. It has a good structure and a good program of study.   Why did you choose your major?  I...

Jun 21 2021

Goshen Major: Accounting   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I had fond memories going to sporting events and other campus events growing up. The culture on campus, the small class sizes, and the religious background of...

Jun 15 2021

Ostfildern, Germany Major: Accounting   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because coming from Germany it gave me both the opportunity to study and continue to play soccer on a high level which wouldn’t have been possible in...

Jun 15 2021

Maumee, Ohio Major: Environmental and Marine Science   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of the welcoming atmosphere of the students and staff. I love the small campus and the opportunity to participate in many activities across...

Jun 15 2021

Goshen Major: Nursing, Spanish minor   Why did you choose Goshen? My biggest deciding factor was that Goshen campus is close to home and I am able to commute. Other factors included a diverse student body and an excellent nursing...

Jun 15 2021

Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana Majors: English and Secondary Education Why did you choose Goshen? The main reason I committed to GC was because of affordability. GC was the best value out of all my options when looking at quality and cost....

Jun 15 2021

Chalmers, Indiana Major: Music Education   Why did you choose Goshen? The music program here at Goshen is one of the best I have seen in all of the colleges I toured.   Why did you choose your major? I...

Jun 15 2021

Pettisville, Ohio Major: Marine Biology, Sustainable Food Systems   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen mostly because of my major, marine biology. A family friend told me about Goshen and that I should check it out because they...

Jun 15 2021

Walton, Indiana Major: Social Work   Why did you choose Goshen?  I chose Goshen because of how great the campus environment is and how nice the people are there.   Why did you choose your major? I chose social work...

Jun 15 2021

Elkhart, Indiana Major: Film, Writing minor   Why did you choose Goshen?  Not only is Goshen College close to me, but I have always loved the community Goshen has had. And Goshen College has values that I love.   Why...

Jun 15 2021

Goshen Major: Psychology   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I wanted to stay in an area where I was comfortable. I liked that it was familiar with familiar faces from high school, but it was also...

Jun 15 2021

Elkhart, Indiana Majors: Secondary Education, Mathematics    Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because of their music program and it’s close to my family.   Why did you choose your majors? I chose my majors because I...

Jun 15 2021

Hometown: Austin, Texas Major: Psychology, American Sign Language minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it allowed me to fuse two of my passions and find opportunities in both of those fields. Why did you choose your...

Jun 15 2021

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Major: History   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of its Study-Service Term (SST) program, focus on service and interculturality, and its community.   What career are you interested in pursuing? I’m still trying to...

Jun 14 2021

Kalona, Iowa Major: History, Writing   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because I had family and friends go there who all enjoyed their time there and recommended it to me. I loved the idea of intentionally...

Jun 11 2021

Goshen Major: Business  Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College because I wanted to stay close to home. Two of my older sisters attended and graduated from GC and enjoyed it, so their experiences definitely made an impact...

Jun 11 2021

Staunton, Virginia Majors: Sociology, Art   Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it seemed like it had a close community of cool people and because of its unique study abroad program.   Why did you choose your...

Jun 08 2021

Hometown: Torres Vedras, Portugal Major: Business, Sport Management minor Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen mainly because I was very attracted to the school’s athletic soccer program. My brother (Tomás da Fonseca) is a Goshen College alumni, so...

Jun 08 2021

Goshen Major: computer science    Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen not only because I’m from here, but also because I wanted a smaller school. I think it helps to have class sizes that allow for more hands-on...