Gracie Abner '22
Hometown: Hamilton, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because the moment I stepped foot on this campus, it felt like home to me. It feels like one big family here. You never feel alone.
Jess Ballow '21
Hometown: Wooster, OH
Major: Athletic Training
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because as soon as I got on campus it felt like I was meant to be here and I could do everything I wanted to academically while still playing sports and being involved in campus.
Riley Bartels '22
Hometown: Elida, OH
Major: Education and History
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because of how friendly everyone was to me the multiple times I visited. I also have the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level while receiving a great education. The people are who make this place special and I have met lifelong friends both on my team, in my classes, and in the Berg community.
Victoria Bunevich '22
Hometown: Broadview Heights, OH
Major: Spanish, Women's and Gender Studies
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because every time I visited campus, my face hurt because I could not stop smiling. I had an overall gut feeling that Heidelberg is where I was supposed to be. As well as the fact that we have such intimate class sizes and so much campus involvement that you know everyone and create such a good community.
Gavin Buurma '22
Hometown: Willard, OH
Major: Finance and Theatre
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because it just felt like home. I sat in on a Theatre rehearsal until late one night, and after I left the rehearsal I was walking down the center of campus and just knew it was a place I wanted to be for the next 4-years of my life.
McKenna Byrne '22
Hometown: Ottoville, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I choose to come to Heidelberg because it’s small and personal. I come from a small town and I love it. Because of that I knew I needed a smaller school where I could get to know my professors and know a big portion of the student body.
Anna Cavanaugh '21
Hometown: Maineville, OH
Major: Education
Isabel Chasney '21
Hometown: Milan, OH
Major: Political Science and International Studies
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because it was a community of kind hearted people who were looking to make an impact and I wanted to be a part of that.
Ashley Dawson '21
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Theatre and Music
Why Heidelberg? From my first visit to campus (day zero as a Student Prince!), I felt welcomed and supported by the faculty and staff. Everyone was so excited and genuinely helpful through what could have been an incredibly stressful experience. Instead, it was an amazing day and I was so happy to find my 'Berg family and sweet alma home.
Bernae DySart '22
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Major: History and Political Science
Why Heidelberg? I choose Heidelberg because I thought that it was the perfect fit for my learning style and needs. I met professors who were interested and engaged with what I had to say, even as a visiting student. The school was the community that I had done well in during high school; I wanted to experience the same community in which I was thriving in before. One of the driving reasons for committing to Heidelberg was the lively and supportive History Department. I felt that those professors would be best in helping me achieve my goals within History.
Seth Eisenhower '22
Hometown: Green Springs, OH
Major: Music and Theatre
Why Heidelberg? As soon as I stepped foot on campus I just knew that I was coming here. I just got that home feelings. Plus I met all the teachers and the music department and I fell in love with it and knew that this is where I wanted to spend my next four years!
Ethan Gallant '21
Hometown: Defiance, OH
Major: Communication
Why Heidelberg? Choosing Heidelberg was an easy decision for me. Everyone was so nice, and within ten minutes of being on campus, I felt welcomed and at home.
Kaitlyn Hage '22
Hometown: Marion, OH
Major: Education
Lo Jackson '21
Hometown: Canal Winchester, OH
Major: Music and Theatre
Noah Kennard '22
Hometown: Shelby, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I loved the family atmosphere that this campus has and all the different opportunities it had waiting for me.
Madison Leiser '22
Hometown: New Carlisle, OH
Major: Criminology and Psychology
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because it was a beautiful campus that was able to provide me with the personal learning experiences I needed in order to succeed in life.
Peyton Miller '21
Hometown: Old Fort, OH
Major: Health Science
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because of the connections I was able to create with faculty and staff. The opportunities were endless at Heidelberg, and I felt it was a place where I could be myself while finding my passions and creating a future.
Lauren Mussig '22
Hometown: Seven Hills, OH
Major: Biology and Chemistry
Liana Petitti '22
Hometown: Olmsted Township, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because from the moment I stepped on campus I felt at home. There were countless opportunities here for me to get closer to my career goals. The opportunity to participate in volleyball was also a main reason I chose to come here. The friendly atmosphere and small campus made me feel comfortable and at home.
Kaitlyn Price '22
Hometown: Columbus Grove, OH
Major: Accounting
Leah Rieger '22
Hometown: Bowling Green, OH
Major: Pre-Nursing
Why Heidelberg? I choose Heidelberg because of the great atmosphere from the moment you step foot on campus. Everyone is so welcoming and it really felt like home. As well as the class sizes and the opportunities offered to us here like the HYPE program that sets us apart from the others!
Kennedy Shreve '21
Hometown: Vermilion, OH
Major: Business Administration and Communication
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because the moment I stepped on campus on my visit it felt like home and everyone was so friendly.
Autumn Simpson '21
Hometown: Stow, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I could tell from my first steps on campus that the faculty and staff genuinely care about my successes in and outside of the classroom and will help me in any way possible along the way.
Em Swain '22
Hometown: Prospect, OH
Major: Philosophy and Theatre
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because I wanted someplace historic and beautiful to learn about the world. I also really loved the flexibility that they offered me in terms of deciding my major! Scholarships didn’t hurt either!!
Madeleine Szawranskyj '22
Hometown: Westerville, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because of the small-school feel and how friendly everyone is. Everything I could need is readily available to me. Also being an athlete, the support from the school community is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I simply love the school and the Berg pride that’s seen all around.
Morgan Young '22
Hometown: Lodi, OH
Major: Education
Why Heidelberg? I chose Heidelberg because it made me feel like I was right at home.