卡拉R. 奥尔德姆

卡拉R. 奥尔德姆

类一年

’26

家乡

Greenwood, Wisconsin

主要(s)

英语 和 Religion

小(s)

Women’s 和 Gender Studies

Kara 奥尔德姆 ’26 came to Carthage after winning the Spring Scholarship Competition for transfer students. She works to ensure that transfer students at the College have the best possible experience as the transfer student senator of Student Government 和 the vice president/secretary of the Transfer Student Club.

As a double major in 英语宗教, Kara’s goal after graduation is to earn a master’s degree 和 eventually become an author or editor, or be in a position in which she can help others.

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马上申请

“I chose Carthage for the location, small class sizes,和 limitless opportunities to pursue your passions. The views don’t hurt either!”

卡拉R. 奥尔德姆”,26日

指导老师

“Carthage faculty have helped me succeed in so many ways here at college. My student success advisor has offered me so much advice 和 put me in contact with other people who provide great opportunities to get involved here on campus! My professors have always shown a willingness to work with me 和 provide insights so that I can be the very best student I can be. I also very much appreciate all the work that Carthage staff members do so that students can enjoy a safe 和 healthy atmosphere here on campus.”

最喜欢的课程

“My favorite class so far would be Issues in Living 和 Dying. 在这个课堂上, we were able to have c和id discussions about death 和 how to support people in grief, which I think are very important skills 和 outlooks that can be overlooked. I’m a people-person, so I love to have a discussion about how people think!”

艰难的类

“My toughest class so far has definitely been Statistics for Social Justice. As a humanities double major, math is obviously not my strong suit, but I still appreciated the challenge this class provided. It made me a better person 和 allowed me to see ways in which social injustice works in our society.”

Campus involvement

“I am very much involved in extracurriculars here at Carthage! In addition to my involvement as a transfer student, I am the treasurer of Carthage United to Rescue Earth, a sustainability awareness club here on campus. I am also an active member of numerous student organizations,包括 Trailstompers Outdoor Club, 读书俱乐部, First Generation Club,和 Blitz Ultimate Frisbee Team!”

Golden opportunities

“One of the incredible opportunities I’ve had since coming to Carthage was a trip to Canada with the 英语 Department. We went to Stratford, Ontario to see five shows at a world-class theatre festival. It was amazing 和 a trip I will never forget.”

Favorite spot on campus

“My favorite spot on campus is h和s down the 接吻的岩石! 它有 best views of Lake Michigan, 每周, students paint it to bring awareness to all different types of things — it’s beautiful!”

最喜欢的记忆

“My favorite moments here at Carthage are just the times that I’ve spent studying 和 talking to friends, taking trips outside of the classroom, 和 doing simple stuff like connecting with people through the love of learning.”

Biggest surprise

“The biggest surprise I’ve experienced since coming to college is how much I have changed internally in such a short amount of time. I’m a firm believer that one of the best aspects of higher education is getting to meet people who are from all different walks of life. Without coming here 和 learning new things 和 meeting new people, I wouldn’t be the same person I am today, 和 that’s been the best gift I’ve ever given myself.”

What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?

“I know that my 8-year-old self would be incredibly proud of me now, 和 how far I’ve come. There was a time when I was sure college 和 furthering my education wasn’t meant for me 和 too out of reach, 和 I ended up proving myself wrong!”