The great financial aid package and the great accounting program. (originally the great pre-med program)
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The connection with the teachers, the cross country team, and the number of friends I have made.
I never
expected:
I never expected to run cross country at the collegiate level.
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found acceptance. When I arrived at Manchester I did not feel like I fit in with everyone by being an out of state student, but as the year progressed I found that everyone accepted me and I was able to make many friends.
Name:
Kelsea Jackson
Home Town:
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Major:
Biology-Chemistry
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I chose to attend MC because of the size and closeness to home. What I didn't realize was that the acceptance rate into med school was a really high percentage, so that became a major reason why I chose here.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I love the professors. They are willing to work with you and help you with whatever you need. They actually care about what is going on in your life and I love that about them.
I never
expected:
I study. A lot. I never had to study in high school, and college was a big change for me.
At Manchester
College, I found:
Name:
Jessica Jacoby
Home Town:
Bryan, Ohio
Major:
Environmental Studies
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
It was close to home and everyone I met was so nice. Most of all I felt at home away from home!
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The small class size. The number of outstanding profs. The friends I've made.
I never
expected:
To be doing so much hands on learning. Which is great to get out and do than to just read about it!
At Manchester
College, I found:
I found my meaning in life!
Name:
Nicole Jessen
Home Town:
Valparaiso, IN
Major:
Physical Education
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I liked the size of the school and the location.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I never
expected:
At Manchester
College, I found:
Name:
Brady Jones
Home Town:
Walton, IN
Major:
Physical Education
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
perfectly located......small enough to get a full academic involvement and close enough to do things on the weekends
My favorite things
about Manchester:
the student teacher relationships that are developed
I never
expected:
Ate dinner with a teacher
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found freedom. There is some much free time you dont know what to do with it.... with that said the majority of your free time needs to be spent wisely
Name:
Dan Jones
Home Town:
N.Manchester, IN
Major:
Fitness and Health and Physical Education k-12
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
Even though I graduated from Manchester High School, the community of North Manchester was too nice to move away from. Manchester also has an exceptional Education department and the professors in my area demand and expect my best and in return, they give me theirs.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Everything. Professors go to your sporting events and congratulate you on victories and console you on losses. You are not a number to them, you are a name, an individual, a person who will someday be successful. Also knowing most of the students on campus and befriending people from not only different states, but also different countries.
I never
expected:
With Exercise and Sport Sciences in the Health and Physical Education department I teach home schooled kids on Thursday afternoons and get first hand teaching experience for two years before I even go into student teaching. Just recently I worked with two staff members here at the college for my class, Advanced Exercise Prescription and Fitness Assessment for my Fitness degree, and was their personal trainer for 8 weeks.
At Manchester
College, I found:
Comfort. It is ok to be who you are and not to hold back what you want. My comfort zone has grown significantly since I have been here, because I can be at ease with myself for who I am! Professors encourage it, friends love it, and Manchester wants it.
Name:
Jamahl Jones
Home Town:
East Chicago, IN, USA
Major:
Exercise Science
Grad Year:
2012
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I came to MC because it was small and a good enough distance from home, and to play football.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Hanging with friends and being involved with the activities on campus.
I never
expected:
At Manchester
College, I found:
Name:
Kaz Kalita
Home Town:
La Porte, IN
Major:
Chemistry
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
The science department is great and the history of the Spartan baseball program.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The baseball program and the great friends that I have made at Manchester.
I never
expected:
Being a starter on the baseball team as a Freshmen.
At Manchester
College, I found:
academics, friendship, and baseball. I found a place where I can get great help with academics. I have found a lot of great freindships. Lastly, I have found a great place to play the wonderful game of baseball.
Name:
William Kallas
Home Town:
Hammond, Indiana, United States
Major:
Political Science
Grad Year:
2012
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I based my choice to attend MC from the encouragement and reputation given to me from current students and friends that attend MC. Once I was able to find a way to afford the expenses, I knew that MC would be the perfect choice for me to succeed and accomplish my life goals.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Since I haven't actually started classes, I am looking forward to just being able to get involved in a variety of organizations and being able to make a difference in the Manchester community.
I never
expected:
Well by just choosing Manchester College as the place to earn my Bachelor's Degree, I have received much more attention and excitement about attending MC than from any other college or university has offered.
At Manchester
College, I found:
Kindness. The Manchester Community has been very helpful and understanding to the goals I have, and are constantly in contact with me helping me reach those goals. I am certain that I made the perfect choice by attending MC.
Name:
Katrina Kardys
Home Town:
Hoagland, IN
Major:
undeclared
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I loved how small and close by the school was. It's really just a comfortable atmosphere when you come here, you feel like you're home.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
How close everyone seems to be, you end up knowing everyone on campus without even trying.
I never
expected:
I attended the 'Coming Out Vigil' during Gay Pride Week. It was definitely a new experience.
At Manchester
College, I found:
I was at home.
Name:
Kessie Karg
Home Town:
North Manchester, Indiana
Major:
Psychology
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I originally attended Ball State University. It was a pretty good school, but it was too big for me. I grew up in North Manchester and I’m affiliated with the church of the brethren. I like this small town a lot!
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The one-on-one from teachers to students.
I never
expected:
? I never thought that I would enjoy a biology class as much as I do.
At Manchester
College, I found:
I am able to be close to my family, close to the church I attend and receive an awesome education...with very little stress :)
Name:
Nicolas Kauffman
Home Town:
Goshen, Indiana, USA
Major:
Peace Studies
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I chose Manchester College because of its connections to the Church of the Brethren, in which I grew up, and because of a diverse and fun community of people and a great environment.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I think most of all I love the people. I have a great group of friends that I get to see a lot because we're a fairly small school, but there are always great new people to meet, too. That includes professors, who are often interested in getting to know students on a personal level and genuinely care about us. I also like chapel services, trees, and significant moments, all of which are abundant here at MC.
I never
expected:
I never expected to find a place that felt so much like home. I don't mean home like Goshen, IN, but home as in a place where I feel I truly belong.
At Manchester
College, I found:
the world. At Manchester I found an open door to a life much broader and more exciting than anything I experienced back at home, and I've loved every minute of it.
Name:
Chris Kayondo
Home Town:
Kampala
Major:
Accounting.
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
Family member attended and told me about it.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The community.
I never
expected:
Learn 3 words of Spanish.
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found a humble abode: Manchester College is one of those places that you look at and end up marveling at the sheer beauty on display. But in order for you to experience this beauty, in all its magnificence, you have to look deeper than just the buildings or the grass and trees or even the squirrels running about collecting nuts…..You have to look at the people that make up Manchester College. From the faculty and staff to the students in general, everyone is so welcoming and inviting. It’s almost as if they want you to walk over to them and ask them for help or advice concerning either academics, social life, or even where that science class that you just can’t get to is. This kind of hospitality is rare to find and its one of the many rare beauties that Manchester College has to offer.
Name:
Tanalee Kelley
Home Town:
Columbia City, In
Major:
Early Childhood Education
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to attend Manchester College because it was close to home and the campus was small.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Being able to talk to the professors one on one and knowing that they care about you and want to see you succeed.
I never
expected:
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College I found a community that cares about who you are as a person. The professors take time to get to know the students.
Name:
Nicholas Kenny
Home Town:
Fort Wayne, IN
Major:
Biology-Chemistry
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to attend Manchester College because it is a small, friendly college with a great liberal arts program. The class sizes are small and the opportunities are endless.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
My favorite thing about being a student at MC are the unlimited opportunities that are presented to me. There is never a dull moment on or around campus.
I never
expected:
I've traveled to New Zealand to study the Maori Tribe. Never in my life did I imagine myself finding time to study abroad, but MC has provided me with those opportunities.
At Manchester
College, I found:
a home.
Name:
Jihan Khalaf
Home Town:
El-Bireh, Palestine
Major:
Public Relations
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
because it gives the feeling of security and safety.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
that in Manchester i feel i can easily accomplish my goals, and aim higher too sometimes.
I never
expected:
i never expected to study communication, i always thought i was more into the politics field.
At Manchester
College, I found:
i found a second home-like place, where i am respected, appreciated, feeling safe, and of course meeting people that became like a family to me.
Name:
Geneviève Kidwell
Home Town:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Major:
Sociology
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided on Manchester due to the atmosphere that I had found. The staff, faculty and students show warm welcome to anyone who comes here.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
My favorite thing about being a MC student is being a part of Alpha Psi Omega and the A Capella Choir. Both of which seem to be essentials here at the College! Also love spending time with the friends that I have gained from coming to Manchester College!
I never
expected:
I never expected to become a Sociology major. However, the good times in Robert Pettit's Intro to Sociology class have changed that for me!
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found the real me. All throughout high school I had questioned who I was, where I was going, what I was doing with my life ... Since coming to Manchester, I have learned there is no need to question yourself, but only to be happy with the person you are bound to be!
Name:
Addy King
Home Town:
Tipton,IN
Major:
Psychology
Grad Year:
2012
Why I decided
to attend MC:
The people were really friendly, and I felt comfortable on compus. I wanted to play softball here. Also, I liked the small class sizes.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I love being part of a place that is so welcoming and accepting to everyone.
I never
expected:
Nothing yet.
At Manchester
College, I found:
The friends I have made and the people I get to work with are great. Manchester has helped me find what I believe in and the person that I am.
Name:
michael kirby
Home Town:
winchester, indiana, usa
Major:
Communications & Environmental Studies
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I just am the small college type of person! I love the all the different people that go here at Manchester.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The whole college and i just fell in love with it when I came here for a visit. When i came here i just thought to myself that "this is my place!"
I never
expected:
just be so outgoing and meeting all these new people that I care about so much. They are like my family!
At Manchester
College, I found:
Family! Just all these people care about you! I just care about them so much! This college is like my family! Manchester is my home!
Name:
Corinna Klawon
Home Town:
Hamburg/ Germany
Major:
Management and Finance
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I like the college because it is not too big and you are a student and not a number.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Every MC student is an individual and accepted no matter where.
I never
expected:
I am definitely more open and helpful to others. I made more friends than I thought I would and I adopted the language better than I expected.
At Manchester
College, I found:
I found culture. Everybody is interested in a new student and makes it easier for them to adopt to the food, American lifestyle and culture. I am pleased to say that MC is very openminded.
Name:
Erin Klepfer
Home Town:
Greentown, IN
Major:
English Education
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
My parents attended college here and I have always wanted to come here. It also has a beautiful campus.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Living in the dorms. I live in Garver and the atmostphere is so open and friendly. I love living on Garver Women's third floor because of the mentality up here. We are a family and we act like it. We fight and argue but at the end of the day we all still love each other.
I never
expected:
I never expected to willingly take on the leadership role of a Resident Assistant. As an RA I was given the opportunity to meet and get to know over 80 residents through my two years in the position. Many of them have become great friends who will always have a special place in my heart.
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found lifelong friends. I lived in Garver all four years of my college experience and it is an amazingly social hall that aids students in creating strong bonds with each other. Also, as an RA my junior and senior year, I was given the opportunity to meet and get to know over 80 residents. Many of them have become great friends who will always have a special place in my heart.
Name:
Laura Kramer
Home Town:
Ligonier, Indiana
Major:
Chemistry
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
It was a gut instinct. When I came for a campus visit, this place just felt like home.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Being on such a small campus, I really feel comfortable and it makes this place feel like a community when people walk by and say hello.
I never
expected:
I never expected to have so much fun! I always thought college was just study, study, study, but it's not!
At Manchester
College, I found:
Self-esteem. Everyone is so encouraging and welcoming, I just came out of my shell.
Name:
Brittany Kurtz
Home Town:
Liberty, IN
Major:
History
Grad Year:
2013
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to attend MC because of the fact that a) it's a small campus in a small town, and b) the professors I met were extremely friendly and very personal. Not to mention the campus is BEAUTIFUL.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
That's difficult to answer, hah. My favorite thing is the fact that I've made such close friends, and had some of the best times with those people within the first few weeks of school starting.
I never
expected:
AT MC, I found my best friend, whose sense of humor and actions almost perfectly mirror mine. I thought that my friends back home were the best I could find ... I never expected, when coming to MC, that I would find people who related to me more than anyone back home could (besides my family!).
At Manchester
College, I found:
friendship. I know, that might sound a little cliché to some people, but it's the truth. I've made such close friendships here, and I'm very happy I decided to come to MC.
Name:
Stephanie Lackey
Home Town:
Lagrange, IN, United States
Major:
Bio-Chemistry
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
The academics at Manchester are one of the best for my intended major and it was close to home for me.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The academics and the people, but most of all I like the study abroad programs!!
I never
expected:
I will be going to Nicaragua for medical practicum this January and I would have never imagined that I would able to go abroad and be doing something I love.
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College, I found a place where dreams become a reality. I have always dreamed of becoming a dentist and with the great academics and experience that I will gain here at Manchester my dreams will no longer be a dream, but my career.
Name:
Kristen Lancaster
Home Town:
Southport, Indiana, USA
Major:
Marketing
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
So I could play basketball for a strong program.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The close friendships I've built.
I never
expected:
I never expected to find a place that had so many different things to offer. I found friends and teammates that have become family to me. I found professors that care and have help to offer when I need it, and the knowledge to help me find the internship I will need someday, and the possibility of studying abroad.
At Manchester
College, I found:
opportunity.
Name:
Jennifer Lane
Home Town:
Wabash, IN
Major:
Sociology
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to come to MC because of the small, close-knit atmosphere.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
My favorite thing about being an MC student is knowing everyone on campus. Everyone knows each other and acknowledges them as they pass by.
I never
expected:
I never expected to travel abroad while at Manchester. My first year I studied Spanish in Mexico for Jan term.
At Manchester
College, I found:
support. Students, faculty, and staff are there to help me excel in everything I put my mind to.
Name:
Julia Largent
Home Town:
Muncie, IN
Major:
Peace Studies/Communication Studies
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I loved the small campus, coming from a small-ish school the size fit just right. Also, there are few schools that have a Peace Studies program, and being that MC was the birthplace it just seemed right! I'm also Church of the Brethren, and I loved the community here within the church.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I love the fact that professors know my name. Within your major classes you have the same professors, which take the time to get to know you which is way awesome.
I never
expected:
Travel abroad...by the time I will graduate I will have been outside of the continental U.S. at least 3 times! That is just astounding to me! I can't wait!
At Manchester
College, I found:
hands-on experience. I'm very active in the campus radio station (WBKE). This allows hands on every time you have a show-and anyone can do it! Also, in my graphic design class we had a real client and designed various things just for them! It gives us a taste of what is out there...in the real world. MC also has you do an internship-which is a great way to experience the real world.
Name:
Laura Lichauer
Home Town:
Wakarusa, IN
Major:
Peace Studies & English
Grad Year:
2013
Why I decided
to attend MC:
As soon as I stepped foot onto this campus I knew this was my home. I couldn't have picked a more perfect place for myself.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I love the one on one attention you get from your teachers. They are all very smart and caring individuals.
I never
expected:
Live in a dorm filled with 80% boys! Schwalm Hall is a blast!
At Manchester
College, I found:
Home. I've moved around so much in my life and now I can finally say that I have found what I've always been looking for: a home, a family, and a new life.
Name:
Brian Liffick
Home Town:
LaPorte, Indiana
Major:
Accounting
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I enjoyed the small atmosphere here. I really liked the faculty, staff and students because they were so welcoming.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The close knit campus where everyone seems to know everyone. I stimulates long lasting friendships.
I never
expected:
I attended a Drag Show here on campus which was not something I was excited about but oddly enough it was fun.
At Manchester
College, I found:
I found the ambition to strive to do my best to succeed in life. The atmosphere helps guide this want to do your best.
