马格达莱纳河Werger ?24

马格达莱纳河Werger

类一年

’24

家乡

明尼阿波利斯,明尼苏达州.

主要(s)

公共关系

小(s)

Religion 和 Political Science

“I was surprised at how smooth the transition from high school to college was! I feel very supported 在bv伟德ios下载, 和 I know that if I have a question of any sort, there are people all around to help me.”

马格达莱纳河Werger, ’24

职业目标

“After I graduate from Carthage, I would love to work as a 公共关系 specialist.”

How have Carthage faculty had an impact on your life or Carthage career?

“My piano professor, Professor Wael Farouk, has been such a positive presence in my Carthage career. He really worked hard at helping me transition to college life as a freshman, 和 he is always available to talk if I need help of any kind.”

最喜欢的课程

“So far, my favorite class has been History of Christian Thought with Professor Michele Eich, adjunct faculty of 宗教. I didn’t think I would like that class too much, but Prof. Eich is such a knowledgeable person, 和 she taught the class in such an interesting 和 factual way!”

艰难的类

“The toughest class I’ve taken has been American Foreign Policy with Professor Arthur Cyr. It was difficult because the students 和 professor were incredibly knowledgeable about events taking place all over the world. I definitely had to push myself to keep up in that class, but I learned a lot about foreign policy through it.”

Campus involvement

“I am the president of the 公共关系 Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter 在bv伟德ios下载. PRSSA is part of a national organization, so being a member 和 leader of the club offers so many networking 和 career-building opportunities.

“I am also part of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 和 武术 校园俱乐部. They keep me busy, but they are super fun, 和 I’ve met my closest friends 在bv伟德ios下载 through clubs.”

Internships or on-campus employment

“I have an on-campus job in the Office of Marketing 和 Communications 作为一名新闻记者. I’ve worked in the Office since freshman year, 和 it has helped prepare me for a career in 公共关系 在很多方面. Not only do I get writing experience, but I get to learn about internal communication 和 web editing — all things that are important in a 公共关系 career.

Opportunities 在bv伟德ios下载

“I completed a summer internship as an 校友 事件 Intern in the Office of Institutional Advancementbv伟德ios下载. This internship was perfect for me since I want to be an event planner someday, 和 I am so grateful to my career specialist, 卡洛琳Serdar, in Aspire计划 for helping me find this internship.

“I was also able to attend a J-Term Study Tour to Tanzania which is a time I will never forget. This was one of the most impactful experiences of my college career.”

奖学金

“我被授予了a Piano Music Scholarship. Not only does this scholarship lessen the financial burden of college, but it allows me to continue studying piano during my studies 在bv伟德ios下载.”

Favorite moments 和 memories 在bv伟德ios下载

“My favorite Carthage memory is with my frisbee team. We played a game of frisbee right by the lake, 和 we accidentally threw the disc into the lake. We had to swim a little to get it back, but we eventually did!”

Favorite spot on campus

“My favorite spot on campus is the Fritsch Meditation Chapel. It’s a little chapel that is really peaceful 和 such a good place to read or just be by yourself.”

Biggest surprise so far

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

“My 8-year-old self would be surprised! When I was eight, I wanted to be a professional ballerina. Even though I decided that wasn’t the right career for me, I’m very grateful that I can keep ballet in my life by doing 在bv伟德ios下载跳舞.”

Why should other students consider your major? What advice do you have for them?

“Public relations is a very underrated major in my opinion, 和 it is one of the most practical fields a student can go into. It opens the door to many different career options, 和 it’s a people-focused career path which is great for a people-person like myself.”

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“I chose Carthage because of its dance program. I have done ballet since I was four, 和 I really wanted to continue that in college.”