Hear From Pre-Health Students

Click on each student’s name below to view their full profile and learn more about their Carthage journey.

Makenzie Baker ’27
Majors: Nursing
Hometown: Pecatonica, Illinois
“The small class sizes here at Carthage provided me with so many opportunities to develop close relationships with my professors.”

Fedor Barilov ’27
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
“Carthage has made it easy to find meaningful opportunities directly on campus and within the community, allowing me to gain hands-on experience while giving back.”

Alexander Centeno ’29
Majors: Chemistry, Neuroscience
Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois
“I chose Carthage for its exceptional location and the personability of the professors.”
Ingrid Cerna ’27
Majors: Biology
Minors: Chemistry, Spanish
Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
“As a first-generation college student, attending a school where I felt seen and supported was important, and Carthage gives me that.”

Emily Chong ’27
Majors: Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Huntley, Illinois
“I absolutely love how pretty the school looks and the small class sizes.”

Destiny Garcia ’28
Majors: Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“My path as a first-generation, pre-med student has been shaped by Carthage faculty who saw my potential and showed me the way.”

Hannah Kim ’26
Majors: Allied Health Science
Minors: Psychology
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
“My relationships with faculty have helped me succeed because someone is always in my corner, and they are always willing to help no matter what.”

Theresa Kissack ’28
Majors: Nursing
Hometown: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage because I loved the idea of being a part of a small community and still getting the full college experience!”

Payton Lange ’26
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“I feel very prepared to go into graduate school and my future career after attending all of the events, classes, and opportunities Carthage has to offer.”

Kelvin Madjinor ’27
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois
“From advisors to professors to coaches, they make me feel like I belong and am a part of the Carthage community.”

Isabela Marquez ’26
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Palos Park, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because of its perfect balance between staying close to home and offering a beautiful, inspiring environment.”

Alan Frank Navarrete ’28
Majors: Neuroscience
Minors: Psychology, Social Justice
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“The faculty here are all very nice and accommodating! I’ve never run into a problem I couldn’t talk through with my professors.”

Emma Olson ’29
Majors: Neuroscience, Spanish
Hometown: Dixon, Illinois
“The people at Carthage are inclusive, kind, and proud to be Firebirds. I am glad to be one of them.”

Annie Phan ’27
Majors: Neuroscience
Minors: Biology, Chemistry
Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
“I enjoy my professor’s teaching styles. The way faculty teach with passion makes me fall in love with my major more every day!”

Katherine Rieckmann ’28
Majors: Biology, Music
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Pardeeville, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage for its amazing atmosphere. Every time I toured Carthage, it was always a very friendly environment.”

Edwin Adan Saldana ’28
Majors: Nursing
Hometown: McHenry, Illinois
“Transferring to Carthage was the best decision for me, and I believe that my nursing education will make an impact by allowing me to help those in need.”

Lin Sensenbrenner ’26
Majors: Neuroscience, Psychology
Minors: Studio Art
Hometown: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
“Carthage faculty and staff have helped me feel welcome on campus, and they engage in a hands-on and personal way with my learning.”

Jeremy Swatzak ’26
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage for the tight-knit community. The College offers a good ratio of students to professors, and it has amazing pre-health programs.”

Bradley Szubryt ’26
Majors: Neuroscience, Psychology
Minors: Religion
Hometown: New Lenox, Illinois
“I had a gut feeling Carthage was where I belonged. I trusted my gut, and I am proud I did.”

Anna Topercer ’28
Majors: Nursing
Hometown: Bristol, Wisconsin
“The welcoming and inclusive Carthage community made a strong impression on me. I value learning in a place where students are supported, not only academically, but personally.”

Alaina Wasilewski ’27
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Sheffield, Illinois
“At Carthage, I found the small class sizes, student-focused education, and close-knit community I had been searching for.”

Brett Westbrook ’27
Majors: Allied Health Science
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
“Allied health science is a very diverse program and ultimately prepares you to be the best provider you can be in the field.”

Jeffrey White ’27
Majors: Biology
Minors: Political Science
Hometown: Patterson, Missouri
“I chose Carthage because of the close-knit community on campus.”

Katie Wilhelm ’27
Majors: Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois
“Being able to form relationships with my professors helps me feel more comfortable asking questions, both about course content and for advice.”

Line Wisely ’26
Majors: Allied Heath Science, Spanish
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
“I learned that I loved smaller class sizes and enjoyed having those closer connections with my teachers while in high school. I found that I could continue to grow those relationships here.”
Natalie Yoho ’27
Majors: Nursing
Hometown: Round Lake, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because of the nursing program! I loved touring the labs and hearing about the four-year program, which made me want to come to commit.”

Summer Zilisch ’26
Majors: Neuroscience, Psychology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage because of its exceptional academic programs, supportive community, and commitment to fostering growth.”