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This is a long story, but you know there is a saying: "When your mind can't decide, let your heart do it." I chose in that situation =)
My favorite things
about Manchester:
My friends have been the most valuable gift that I am lucky enough to have here and in my long life. I am thankful for having them! =)
I never
expected:
I eat more! JK! I guess meeting and making African friends and being happy that some of them are my heros, my mirror, and my strenght to keep working and living hard and fully. =)
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester, I found my best self and I found friends for life.
Name:
Josh Walker
Home Town:
Columbia City, IN
Major:
Accounting
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to attend MC because my sister attends here as well as play on the tennis team. MC also gave me a great deal of financial aide.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Being able to get to know your profs and able to talk to them anytime.
I never
expected:
I never expected to be so independent.
At Manchester
College, I found:
myself.
Name:
Zach Washington
Home Town:
Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Major:
Philosophy and Peace Studies
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
: I came to Manchester to play football. Had never really heard of it before. But I call it home now.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
The interaction with the professors. I have had dinner with my professors on several occasions, in their house, and cooked by them.
I never
expected:
I went to Spain for two weeks in Jan-Term, and will be going to Paris and London this coming Jan-Term. The experience of a lifetime.
At Manchester
College, I found:
a home away from home. I feel like the college community is just an extended family, a really big one.
Name:
Kyle Watson
Home Town:
Warsaw, IN
Major:
Chemistry
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I came the fall of my Junior year and it just felt right. When I came later on in my search, I felt like I was already going to be a big part of campus before my time here had even begun.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
Favorite thing: I love the fact that the faculty, staff, and students are so friendly. My eyes have been opened since coming to Manchester because of the vast array of diversity.
I never
expected:
I never expected to do undergraduate research. My first year, I did a population study of Black-capped chickadees for Biology and then presented it at the Dean's Symposium. Something I would have never done at a larger school. I also received an internship this past summer working as a research assistant in the Physics department. It is something I would not have been able to do without the preparation I received from my classes.
At Manchester
College, I found:
a home away from home. I love it here! It's funny because I go home and get college sick. I have made amazing friendships which will stay with me throughout my life!
Name:
Kayla Werbianskyj
Home Town:
Elkhart, IN, USA
Major:
Biology/Environmental Studies
Grad Year:
2012
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I have played soccer my entire life and I wanted to continue in college. When the coaches continued to express their interest I decided to play here. Also, the financial aid was really good.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I love being able to play soccer here.
I never
expected:
Identifying fish! :) I have an internship this summer with Professor Sweeten on campus as a Watershed Technician.
At Manchester
College, I found:
science! :) I was always interested in science but I never really thought I could make a career out of it. The great thing about Manchester is the opportunities for research. The experience here is not offered by many other undergraduate programs. The professors here really get you motivated and excited about anything and everything within your field.
Name:
Bryant Whitaker
Home Town:
muncie indiana
Major:
law enforcement and sports management
Grad Year:
2009
Why I decided
to attend MC:
this is where a few of my friends are going plus it feels like the right place for me
My favorite things
about Manchester:
I never
expected:
I never expected to play dodge ball in the raquet ball court with the raquet ball
At Manchester
College, I found:
at manchester college, i found a small college that is easy to find friends and get a good education at the same time
Name:
Maggie Winey
Home Town:
Mishawaka, IN
Major:
Accounting
Grad Year:
2010
Why I decided
to attend MC:
Well, actually my dad started college at Manchester back in I think 1969. He has always said wonderful things about this place. My mom used to always give him a hard time about not pressuring me to go to Manchester; she said that where I go to college should be my own choice. So I decided I'd visit Manchester just once to appease my dad. I came here and I just knew it was the place for me--it felt right--it felt like home...
My favorite things
about Manchester:
That everyone here is so nice, and so openminded. I love that people will almost always hold doors open for you, or just do some little common courtesy that people just don't seem to do anymore.
I never
expected:
Considering I haven't been here too long yet, I haven't done really anything that I didn't expect to do...maybe take another chemistry class.
At Manchester
College, I found:
joy. High school was nothing like I expected it to be, in a bad way, and I couldn't wait to graduate. I can already tell that college will be nothing like that, and it will be incredibly hard to leave Manchester come spring of 2010.
Name:
Chris Woodard
Home Town:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Major:
Biology and Environmental Studies
Grad Year:
2012
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I decided to go to MC because of its small campus and warm caring community. I love how the professors get to know you and how they are willing to spend so much time helping you.
My favorite things
about Manchester:
My favorite thing about being an MC student has to be that there are such small classes and that campus is the perfect size for me.
I never
expected:
I never expected to be involved in so many things such as organizations and being a SOL. It is amazing. I also am planning on studying abroad in India and I cannot wait for that experience to arrive.
At Manchester
College, I found:
At Manchester College I found people who care. There are so many people that care about you on campus. The professors care, the people in the success center, all the great friends you meet, your advisor, and so many more people. It feels like everyone becomes family.
Name:
Micaela Wynkoop
Home Town:
Thorntown, IN
Major:
Accounting
Grad Year:
2011
Why I decided
to attend MC:
I enjoy the small class sizes and campus is beautiful. Along with that the college is well known for their accounting and business program.
