 |
| Name: |
Harriet Abbey |
| Home Town: |
Accra, Ghana |
| Major: |
Biology-Chemistry |
| Grad Year: |
2009
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
FIRST OF ALL I LIKE THE FACT THAT IT WAS A SMALL COLLEGE AS SUCH I'LL GET TO KNOW THE PROFESSORS AND WILL BE ABLE TO GET THEIR ATTENTION IN CASE I HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. I ALSO WANTED TO GO TO A NEW PLACE AND GET A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. AND OF COUSRE BE AWAY FROM THE CITY FOR A WHILE. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
THE PROFESSORS, OR SHOULD I SAY THE STAFF, THEY ARE SO FRIENDLY. MOST OF THEM TAKE THEIR TIME IN EXPLAINING AND MAKING SURE WE UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING THAT IS BEING TAUGHT IN CLASS. ALL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WORK HERE ARE NICE AND TRY TO HELP IN ANY WAY THEY CAN. |
| I never
expected: |
TO ENROLL FOR A MUSIC AND ARTS CLASS FOR CREDIT. I'M A PRE-MED MAJOR AS SUCH I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD GET THE CHANCE TO ACTUALLY STUDY THE THINGS I LIKE TO DO AT LEAST NOT IN A COLLEGE. I REALLY ENJOY MY ARTS CLASS AND I LOVE MY PROFESSOR |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
FRIENDLY PROFESSORS. I JUST LIKE MY PROFESSORS AND THE ONES I SEE AROUND, THEY ARE SO ACCOMMODATING AND WELCOMING. |
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|
 |
| Name: |
Latefa
Abdel-Khaleq |
| Home Town: |
Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Major: |
Psychology |
| Grad Year: |
2009
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I knew MC was the perfect fit for me before the campus tour was over. I had a feeling of belonging and still do after three years. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about MC is that I don't have to act differently around people, I'm accepted for being myself. It is also nice knowing that staff and faculty want students to question, grow, and work on solving problems.
|
| I never
expected: |
During my first year at MC I began to learn who I was and started to become an adult during the year I spent studying abroad. I also understand more about the people in our world as well as becoming aware of the beauty of our Earth. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
THE WORLD. I was able to study abroad for one academic year during my soph. year.
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|
|
 |
| Name: |
Malika Adam |
| Home Town: |
Toronto, Canada |
| Major: |
Accounting |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
My parents encouraged me to, and my sister attends the college also. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
The opportunity to have a close relationship with your professor. |
| I never
expected: |
I made friends with many internationals around the world, along with long nights of homework!! |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
many opportunies: You connect with many people and there are many clubs available so you can extend your social life. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Jasmyne Ahmad |
| Home Town: |
Dayton, Ohio |
| Major: |
Political Science |
| Grad Year: |
2010 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to come to Manchester because it wasn't too far from home and it was in a nice, quiet, and friendly environment. I knew that I would get the attention I needed to excel academically and athletically.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about being an MC student is getting to interact with such great people.
|
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to gain such strong relationships with teachers, students, coaches, faculty, etc. I never expected everyone to be so friendly and helpful and willing to lend a hand or go out of their way to help me or make me feel comfortable. I never expected to find another best friend! |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
truth. I found out what things are really like, and how people really are. I found out what college life is all about. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Blessing Aika |
| Home Town: |
Apa Benue State, Nigeria |
| Major: |
Business |
| Grad Year: |
2013 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to attend MC because it has a unique study environment.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about being a MC student is that I have the opportunity to get all the help I need to succeed in my classes.
|
| I never
expected: |
I never expected that I would have the opportunity to party with my professor. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College I found opportunity and success. I have the opportunity to standard education, make new friends and participate in various activites. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Kelsey Airgood |
| Home Town: |
Simsbury, CT |
| Major: |
environmental science |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
it had a great small community of awesome people.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
having tight relationships with my professors and being involved in my studies.
|
| I never
expected: |
i went sea kayaking for a field ecology class in alaska. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
inspiration. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Nicole Anderson |
| Home Town: |
Frewsburg, NY |
| Major: |
Music Ed./Music Theory & Composition |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I liked MC at first because it was small and personal and I felt like it was a good distance from home for independence, and a safe environment to grow. After attending here I discovered so much more to love- a great faculty and programs, opportunities I never thought I would have in my life, and limitless possibilities that are available to me by just stepping up and taking the steps forward. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love that I can do everything that I want to do academically, I can play my horn with other students and professional musicians in the orchestra, sing my heart out in the vocal ensembles, whip out a trumpet and break down to some jazz riffs, shake my shirt and screech out a note only dogs can hear in an opera, and then go to my room and write a symphony or quartet that will later be played by my peers and I get to see my work on a stage being performed. |
| I never
expected: |
Well, first off, I never thought that as a sophomore I would be able to stand in front of a 40 member ensemble of college musicians and conduct an 8 minute piece at a concert. Also, I never expected to like being busy and so involved. With ensembles, clubs, jobs, homework, etc., it would seem daunting to someone outside of the situation, but it really isn't! It's just making my mark on this campus and figuring out who I am and what I will bring to the world after Manchester. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
a risen bar. Manchester set the bar high in expectations to push me to excel, and it works, and I feel great about it.
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Emily Ashbrook |
| Home Town: |
Peru, IN |
| Major: |
Political Science/Pre-Law |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
When I visited the campus, I instantly felt like this is where I belonged. I could envision my future here. Manchester also offered me an incredible amount of financial aid and scholarships. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love all the opportunities Manchester has to offer its students. I was able to complete my January Session course this year in Iowa, observing the caucuses, shaking hands with candidates, and attending their events. It was an eye opening experience. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected my experiences at Manchester to shape who I am so drastically. I have learned to be more accepting of different views, to not only learn what I believe but also why, and to examine issues from other standpoints while continuing to stand for my own convictions. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College I found amazing relationships. Not only with other students, but also with the faculty and staff. I know that I am not just a number here. The professors notice when you are in class and when you are not. Most importantly,though, they want to and will make great efforts to see their students succeed inside and outside of the classroom. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Nneka Asuzu |
| Home Town: |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Major: |
Accounting |
| Grad Year: |
2013 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
Uninterrupted system of education. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
Everything at Manchester are my favorites, but my most favorite is the friendly environment.
|
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to tutor children. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
My world. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Alison Baker |
| Home Town: |
Bristol, Ind. |
| Major: |
Elementary Education |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
MC is not too far from home and not too close--just the right distance. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I feel that I belong here and am not just another student. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected I would go to a square dance, but something about the students at MC made me feel comfortable about stepping outside of my comfort zone. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
a lot of friends,experiences and challenges |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Shawn Baker |
| Home Town: |
Middlebury, Ind. |
| Major: |
Secondary Social Studies Education |
| Grad Year: |
2009
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to attend MC because of the great financial aid they were offering and for the baseball program. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love the fact that everyone is so close and knows everyone else. You meet people fast and make really good friends right away here. |
| I never
expected: |
I went on a trip in January 2007 to Hawaii. I figured I might get to go there on my honeymoon, but instead I went there to study cross-cultural pyschology with Dr. Gary Zimmerman. It was an awesome experience! Even with the beach a few blocks from our hotel we learned a lot about the islands and the people who make up the rich history of those islands. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
My faith. Not only did I find that but along with that I found other good Christian friends that I'm really glad were brought into my life.
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Antonio Ballard |
| Home Town: |
Vandalia, MI, USA |
| Major: |
Business Management |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
They have a great business program. I've heard alot of good about the school,and they wanted me to play football.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I'll find out when i get down there. |
| I never
expected: |
Nothing Yet |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
N/A |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Janel Barsich
|
| Home Town: |
Merrillville/Crown Point, IN |
| Major: |
Business Management |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I attended both a small and large high school and I like the atmosphere of the smaller school and Manchester had that type of atmosphere for me
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love the people. They truly make MC what it is. Everyone is extremely friendly and it is easy to meet new people and form friendships. Not only are the students great but the staff is amazing as well!
|
| I never
expected: |
I came here thinking I was going to play basketball because I had played my whole life. When I decided it was time to try new things I stopped playing basketball. However I still remained involved and I ended up going out for the Cheerleading Squad where I got to meet a whole new group of girls and form some great friendships
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
my inner me! I found out that I was interested in things that I had not considered before. I've been able to step out of my box and do some things that I had thought about doing yet kept inside to myself.
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Scott Bartley |
| Home Town: |
South Bend, IN, USA |
| Major: |
Computer Science |
| Grad Year: |
2010 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to attend Manchester because it was a small school where I can interact with my professors one on one.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love how I know a ton of people here and my friends don't live too far away. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to make that many friends. I also never expected to broaden my education in so many other areas besides computer science.
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College, I found a way to further myself in my future. I have a lot to look forward to after graduation, and Manchester has taught me so much, whether it's my education or life in general.
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Lindsey Baugh |
| Home Town: |
La Porte, IN, USA |
| Major: |
Elementary Education |
| Grad Year: |
2011
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I chose MC because the atmosphere felt right. When I got to campus, I felt right at home. All of the people were extremely nice and I found friends immediately. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about being an MC student is being in A Cappella Choir. I love singing and I really feel that my choir is like my family. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected that I would have an opportunity to travel abroad, much less to sing, and now I have that very opportunity in choir. It is amazing. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College, I found family. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and I have found a family in choir. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Dan Beedle |
| Home Town: |
DeMotte, IN |
| Major: |
Sport Management
|
| Grad Year: |
2011 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to come to Manchester because of the good amount of financial aid. I also wanted to continue my tennis career. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
Being able to speak to the professors and have them remember my name. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to get to know all of my professors
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
independence. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Jason Bendix |
| Home Town: |
LaPorte, IN |
| Major: |
Business, Marketing |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
Small Campus, Nice Profs. Athletics |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
Small campus, friendly environment |
| I never
expected: |
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
what friendship really is |
|
|
|
| Name: |
Tiffany Berkebile |
| Home Town: |
Walkerton, IN |
| Major: |
Communication Studies & Spanish |
| Grad Year: |
2010 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
My first choice was another university, but financially, Manchester offered better scholarships. I don't know where I would be without the experiences and frienships that I found here. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love the day-to-day rush. From people playing ultimate frisbee on the mall and opera rehearsal to comedians and dances, there's always something to do. I am always a little stressed, but pushed to do better, to work harder, and to be more involved in leadership activities. The greatest part of this is that I know that my professors will be there to help when I get overwhelmed. |
| I never
expected: |
I was hired as the Public Relations intern, which I never expected because I applied the summer after my freshman year. The other places I applied at said I was too young without even giving me an interview. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
passion. I sang in Carnegie Hall and felt more love of music than at any other point in my life. I visited Costa Rica and learned to love not only Spanish, but discovered that I can’t wait to spend my life traveling. More than that, though, I found sleepless nights with my best friends, learning to laugh at ourselves and at life. I ran for student government offices, danced in my room in the middle of the night, and learned to let go. I found the passion of learning through experience and the realization of true friendship. I found my passion for life. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Brittany Betz |
| Home Town: |
North Liberty, IN, USA |
| Major: |
Secondary Education Physical Science |
| Grad Year: |
2011
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
Manchester offered me a great scholarship with the option to travel and the campus was beautiful. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I really like the the size of MC. My professors know my name and my classmates are my friends. |
| I never
expected: |
During the 2008 January term I traveled to Costa Rica to study Spanish. I'd always thought traveling sounded fun, but I never expected to have some of the amazing experiences I had in Costa Rica. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
the opportunity to change. MC is constantly trying to push its' students to be more than what they are. I love that I have room to grow here. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Alina BigJohny |
| Home Town: |
Fort Wayne, IN, USA |
| Major: |
seconday education: English |
| Grad Year: |
2011
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I liked the friendly, accepting atmosphere. The small school allows for more attention inside the classroom. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about being an MC student is the availability of help at every corner. I never have to worry about not being on task or what I should do next. Faculty, staff and even students are always there to answer questions or give their best advice.
|
| I never
expected: |
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College, I found acceptance. It doesn't matter who are or what you believe in at Manchester, because everyone is different and accepts others with arms wide open..
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Lydia Bolls |
| Home Town: |
Chicago, IL |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
B/c its such a small school and they gave me the most financial aid and b/c its not too far or too close to home. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
i don't know yet
|
| I never
expected: |
nothin yet |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
very good friends that i love dearly |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Rosemary Bond |
| Home Town: |
St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Major: |
Business Management |
| Grad Year: |
2011 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to got to MC because it is a small school with a small intimate class settings, I also love the campus size, and the fact that it has a great business department. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
My favorite thing about being a MC student is the dorm life and although it is a small school, you still do not know everyone, I am always meeting new people. |
| I never
expected: |
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
a home away from home, I am so comfortable here at Manchester. I have so many friends that I already consider family, and even though my hometown is so far away I feel like I have been here all my life. Everyone is so welcoming and fun to be around.
|
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Deandra Borkholder |
| Home Town: |
Bremen, IN, USA |
| Major: |
Educational Studies |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I was drawn by the not-so-outrageous tuition and by the friendly atmosphere that's presented.
|
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
Just the entire package of being a college student in a community that cares.
|
| I never
expected: |
Make tons of friends with EVERYONE!! |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
I found myself! |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Kate Brelje |
| Home Town: |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Major: |
Art Education |
| Grad Year: |
2010
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
They were a small campus and offered me financial aid. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I know that my professors know me and care about me. |
| I never
expected: |
I joined a drum circle. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
purpose |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Ashlee Brown |
| Home Town: |
Hamilton, IN |
| Major: |
Marketing |
| Grad Year: |
2009
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
For their Accounting and Business Program |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I enjoy how its small and how its easy to get from place to place fairly quickly. |
| I never
expected: |
I never thought I would become a Resident Assistant. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College, I found out what I wanted to do with my life and how to become more outgoing. I never was able to go right up to someone and introduce myself. I found being in the residence halls, this makes it a lot easier to do since these are the same people you see everyday. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Ayana Brown |
| Home Town: |
Lafayette, IN |
| Major: |
Psychology |
| Grad Year: |
2009
|
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to come to MC because they offered me a lot of financial aid, the school was small and intimate, and when I met the choir director I knew that my love of music wouldn't be stifled just because I wasn't a music major. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I love being able to be involved in activities and branch out and meet new people. I was very reserved in high school and only talked to my friends, I also didn't want to go out for many activities because I was shy. Here I've been able to come into my own and I'm very grateful for that chance.
|
| I never
expected: |
I never thought I'd have the chance or the drive to be in this many leadership positions. It's a lot of responsibility but I love it. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
At Manchester College, I found several things. I found a home, friends, a place where I could be myself, new interests and passions, a place to discover who I am and who I want to be, a place that will let me try new things, a place that values me as a person, and a place that I will miss once I leave. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Rachel Brown |
| Home Town: |
Auburn, Indiana |
| Major: |
Elementary Education |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
When I first got the opportunity to visit campus, I felt completely at home here. I liked that it was a small school and all the opportunities that were available. The people that I met while visiting were so kind, and made me feel welcome at MC. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I really like the sense of community that there is on campus. With Manchester being such a small school, you get to know just about everyone. It is great to see so many familiar faces and be able to make so many friends. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to become so involved, outgoing, to go to a foam dance, or to have so much fun!
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
friendship. I have made so many new friends here at Manchester. My friends really care about me and make me feel at home. They push me to succeed and I don't know what I would do without them. I know that I have made several life long friends here at Manchester. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Jordan Bucy |
| Home Town: |
Valparaiso, IN, USA |
| Major: |
Marketing |
| Grad Year: |
2012 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I decided to come to MC because of the location and the academic profile that it has. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
So far, I like the college size and the friends I've made. |
| I never
expected: |
Foam party, highlighter dance, make the friends that I have so far.
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
a brotherhood. The friends that I have made already have helped out a lot with classes and homework and studying habits. |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Andy Burton |
| Home Town: |
North Manchester, IN, USA |
| Major: |
History |
| Grad Year: |
2009 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
I attended Tri-State in the fall of 2005. I decided to transfer to Manchester to major in history. I aslo wanted to play on the men's golf team. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I like that i am more than just a number to a professor. I feel right at home literally. Manchester is a great place to meet new people and have a bunch of friends. |
| I never
expected: |
After taking Intro to Wellness I wanted to start working out to maintain good health. The class motivated me to pursue new goals. Plus it gave me a new hobbie besides golf. |
At Manchester
College, I found: |
just what i need. At Manchester I have found everything i wanted from a college. It has been great so far! |
|
|
 |
| Name: |
Erica Bush |
| Home Town: |
Greenwood, Ind. |
| Major: |
Accounting |
| Grad Year: |
2011 |
Why I decided
to attend MC: |
Mainly, I came to MC to play softball. I also like the small classes. |
My favorite things
about Manchester: |
I like all the opportunities given to students. Both through athletics and academics. I also like all the hands on learning experiences. |
| I never
expected: |
I never expected to dress up like a football player and play bingo!
|
At Manchester
College, I found: |
Plain and simple I found friendship. |
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