What can you expect from your first J-Term at Carthage? New friends, immersive study, and a month you won’t forget — whether you stay on campus or get a head start touring the world.
All first-year students are able to take a J-Term course their first year at Carthage. Most first-year students stay on campus for their first J-Term, but freshmen can participate in a J-Term study tour if spots are available.
How did you spend your first J-Term? “I spent my firstJ-Term here on campus. I love learning about biology, especially microbiology, so when I heard they were offering a course for healthcare students, I couldn’t pass it up! When I wasn’t eating, sleeping, or breathing microbiology, I was hanging out with my friends and exploring Kenosha and the community.”
What did you learn from the experience? “J-Term opened my eyes to new experiences and amazing learning opportunities. I learned many new study habits and skills. Even some of the content we covered in my Microbiology class is helping me better understand the material being taught in Anatomy and Physiology.”
What do you hope to do in a future J-Term? “I am a nursing major, so I want to experience one of the healthcare service trips. I want to explore the world while helping those in need of medical assistance. It will broaden my understanding of the importance of healthcare and help me with patient interactions as I continue on my career path of becoming a nurse.”
How did you spend your first J-Term? “I spent my J-Term on campus this year, balancing my class with plenty of quality time with friends who also decided to stay on campus. One of the highlights was playing in the Pep Band for the men’s and women’s basketball games. The energy was incredible, and I made some new friends! In addition to that, I attended a few other campus shows, including a beautiful cello and piano concert and a student-choreographed dance showcase.”
What did you learn from the experience? “I spent this class learning about the complexities of various religions, a process that challenged me intellectually every single day. Listening to the varied perspectives of my peers was super eye-opening as it forced me to think more critically and approach the topics from new angles. As a future educator, this information is essential. It has given me the tools needed to better understand my future students, ensuring that I can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, respected, and supported.”
What do you hope to do in a future J-Term? “I would absolutely love to go on a trip. I’ve never been outside out the country, and traveling seems like so much fun, especially when I can do it with my friends.”
How did you spend your first J-Term? “I took the Emergency Medical Response class and qualified for EMR certification, which will make it easier in the future if I choose to decide to be an EMT.”
What did you learn from the experience? “I learned how to provide emergency medical care to any age range, how to communicate with other emergency medical personnel, and how to administer various life-saving medications and treatments.”
What do you hope to do in a future J-Term? “I hope to study abroad, potentially to Sweden, but I’m not entirely sure yet. I want to look at all of my options before making a decision.”
How did you spend your first J-Term? “This J-Term, I took the Whodunnit? course with Prof. Cameron. It was so fun, and I got to read a lot of murder mysteries, which was my main goal! We also went on a trip to Chicago!”
What did you learn from the experience? “I learned that I love talking about books with others and learning their point of view.”
What do you hope to do in a future J-Term? “I would love to go abroad for a future J-Term.”
How did you spend your first J-Term? “I spent my first J-Term in Germany and Austria with the Carthage Philharmonic Orchestra. During the trip, we experienced the ‘Sound of Music’ tour.”
What did you learn from the experience?: “I learned how things are so culturally different in Europe, even though much of the United States population directly migrated from there.”
What do you hope to do in a future J-Term?: “A trip similar to this one would be great!”
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