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I chose intervention specialist as my major so I can make an impact on kids’ lives who can get the help they need and may not have the opportunity to get it elsewhere.

More than anything, Mount Union feels like a second home because of the people and the relationships I have formed over the course of my college experience.

Mount Union is definitely setting me up for success. Not only am I provided the necessary resources, including a beautiful music facility, a very knowledgeable and talented music faculty, and a wide variety of music classes, but the degree track is also specifically designed to get me hands on experience!

I came to Mount Union for Buckeye Girls State and it was there when I fell in love with the campus.

I was able to learn about what my interests are due to all the extracurriculars Mount Union has to offer.

My long-term goal is to be an immigration lawyer. Mount Union’s law program and the connections through the professors in that department will help me build a network.

I’ve always liked the campus and after my first visit, I knew I had to come to Mount Union.

The beautiful campus stood out compared to other universities.

The staff here at UMU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcomed and accepted.

My support systems such as my friends, sorority sisters, and how supportive my professors are making it feel like a second home.

It feels like a second home at Mount Union because of the small classroom sizes and the nurturing professors.

Everyone on campus wants you to succeed. Mount Union is a great school.

It is hard to achieve that sense of family on campus; Mount Union does just that.

I love having a small class size and being able to have one-on-one relationships with my professors.

There is a club, organization, or place for everyone where they can network, make friends, or gain experience.

I am given the resources to thrive and function to the best of my abilities at Mount Union.

Mount Union makes me feel at home each day and that’s how I knew I made the right choice.

Mount Union has an inclusive community that allows me to grow academically while also encouraging me to learn beyond the classroom.

Mount Union feels like a second home to me because of the students, staff, coaches, and friends I have met.

I am constantly surrounded by love and support from my roommates, friends, classmates, Greek life, and faculty.

I believe the Integrative Core at Mount will make me a better professional in my field because as an optometrist, I must be able to speak to people clearly every day.

The atmosphere and environment really drew me into coming here.

Mount is preparing me for my goal by providing me with a strong education and allowing me to make contacts in my future field.

Mount Union had so many qualities that interested me, so it was the obvious choice!

Mount Union is providing me with excellent academic and professional skills, and they are also helping me develop personally as well.

Mount Union's excellent education department and diverse student body will prepare me to be successful in graduate school and allow me to become an educator who can teach and interact with a wide variety of students.

I discovered the theatre program in Fall 2021 when I auditioned for 'Pippin' and was blessed enough to be cast. I felt immense love from every actor, crew member, and the theatre faculty and have created many beautiful friends and connections.

A school can seem completely different if you only look at its website or briefly drive by it. Schedule a visit to meet students & faculty and learn about all the opportunities it has to offer. I never thought that I would end up at Mount Union, but now I can't imagine it any other way.

The swim team and my coaches are what make Mount Union my second home.

I chose Mount because I grew up in Alliance, so I’ve known about it my entire life. My older sister also attends Mount, so it was only right to also continue my education here. Although, Mount has become a second home because of the many friends I’ve made throughout my involvement while a student here.

I want to pursue a career that will help me further develop my interpersonal and professional skills. As a student, Mount has helped me build these skills through the many learning opportunities such as film productions for Raider Student Media (RSM) with my friends and study abroad.

Being offered a chance to play on Mount’s soccer team gave me hope that my dream to be a collegiate athlete was not over. Although Mount Union has provided me the opportunity to be more than a student athlete, too with the different student organizations.

I have formed meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students throughout my time here at Mount Union.

My goal is to provide a service to expand and diversify the company's mission so that we can expand our customer reach.

Mount Union has helped me build connections, which led me to attend an Internship Fair where I landed a summer internship!

I love that we are encouraged to engage in intelligent conversation while also enjoying social aspects of campus life. You are guaranteed to be seen and heard as a Raider!

The ability to take various courses gives me the opportunity to take advantage of everything that is offered to me as a student.

"I had a great campus visit to Mount Union, and it was a big part of my decision to attend."

Through Mount Union's connections with local non-profits, I am able to serve my community through the YWCA of Alliance as a student intern.

Mount Union has helped me step outside of my comfort zone to engage with people from all over the world who understand me and care about me.

I was able to see all of the things the university does for its students and the kind of community it has created, which made me always want to come here.

Mount Union has given me endless opportunities to become a better professional- from internships to networking opportunities with different sports teams.

I chose to attend Mount because people are welcoming and there are amazing opportunities that can enhance my academic and professional career.

The fact that everyone on campus—the students, the faculty—seems to genuinely care about my growth and wellbeing. I don’t feel like just another number here.

My ultimate career goal is to become a physician in a pediatric specialty, and Mount Union is helping me prepare for that with advanced courses and research opportunities.

I want to be a forensic accountant, and Mount Union is preparing me for that career with its endless learning opportunities

While being a first-generation student is something I'm proud of, navigating college was the biggest obstacle I had to overcome. I could not have done so without the support from my family and friends.

Mount Union is preparing me for my future career by allowing me to participate in events like Art Fest and Raider Tank.

Who wouldn't choose Mount Union!? It has such beautiful scenery that brings a sense of comfort, while the friendly faces and community bring a sense of warmth.

I love the small class sizes because we are all a big family!

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

I want to direct, shoot films, music videos, etc... Mount Union's theatre program is giving me the experiences necessary to fulfill my goals.

Biochemistry, a major which combines my love of biology and chemistry, while also incorporating many of the medical school prerequisites that I need, is preparing me to be a confident and successful professional after graduating.

I would like to thank Dr. Sheryl Mason, professors Cook, Corbisello, and professor Schwendiman for giving me the confidence to succeed in my academic career.

The facilities here give me the chance to work with programs and devices that are not only useful to my learning, but will also provide knowledge I can actually use once I start my career.

Mount Union is definitely my second home because it's smaller and reminds me a lot of my hometown. You see the same faces every day, but you can always find someone new to talk to. Everyone is very welcoming and so amazing to be around.

My ultimate career goal is to become a Head College Women’s Basketball Coach one day. Mount Union is preparing me for a successful future by learning from expert faculty and connecting me with influential people.

I loved that Mount Union strives for their students to achieve excellence both academically and athletically and that aligned with what I wanted in a school.

I ultimately want to work in the ICU once I graduate and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Going to the Dominican Republic and serving others in another country was an incredible experience!

The skills I've gained by overcoming these obstacles will also help me as an engineer upon graduating from Mount Union.

I'd like to attend law schoool to become an attorney. The opportunities I was given at Mount Union have prepared me to take the next steps to enhance both my academic and professional careers.

Learning about France and its culture through a cooking class is fascinating as it serves as an immersion into the culture.

I want to become an actor and comedian one day, and being a member of Mount Union Players through the theatre program is helping me step outside my comfort zone to become a more confident performer each time I step on stage.

I knew that as a student [at Mount Union], I'd succeed academically and professionally while having fun and enjoying every moment.

My goal upon graduating and receiving my degree is to work at a private firm.

Throughout my time at Mount Union I've embarked on many experiences that have helped me become the professional that employers are looking for; enriching my musicianship and theatrical experience.

The faculty, staff, and the students at Mount Union are all so welcoming and supportive. 

Stressing about the college process sounds impossible, but what is meant to be will be and you will end up at the college that is right for you.

My ultimate career goal is to become a surgical nurse and obtaining my BSN through Mount Union is setting me up to build my skillset and succeed after graduation.

I love working with kids and want to make a positive impact in their lives each and every day.

I feel as though the concepts that I am learning about and skillset that I am building will prepare me to enter my desired career upon graduation.

My family and I were driving by Alliance and noticed Mount Union's campus, which I thought was beautiful!

I love helping children and watching them grow. My interest in special education and helping those in need led me to choose my major.

After taking Introduction to Psychology and feeling the desire to learn more about the different ways our minds work I chose to declare a major in psychology.

I'd advise prospective students to not be afraid of doubting the decision they made because ultimately they will end up where they're supposed to be. Like me, who transferred from a D1 college to a D3 college.

My uncle is a mechanical engineer and seeing his work inspired me to want to become one as well.

After successfully passing the RBT Certification exam, I earned the credential of "Registered Behavior Technician". This achievement led to an internship at an ABA therapy clinic in Canton, OH.

[When] the wrestling coach reached out to me I learned of the NSFIA & IA dual major program. No other school I was looking at had the NSFIA major so I thought it was interesting.

One piece of advice I'd give to high school students is to learn about the school's culture and try to meet with the faculty part of the major or program they're interested in.

I have attended events and football games since I can remember, so I've gotten extremely familiar with campus. The waffles and food before football games were and still are something I look forward to.

I would advise students to visit as many schools as possible before choosing a school. Don't choose the school you get your first acceptance letter from.

During a "Careers in Politics" course I was able to meet Mount Union Alumni and understand more about the potential career opportunities and future with a National Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis degree from Mount Union.

UMU has expanded my horizon on so many things, and it’s made me realize how many possibilities I have in store. I chose psychology because I love learning about people and what makes them who they are.

My two older sisters went to Mount Union, and I can remember coming to events since I was young.

My favorite experience was studying abroad in Lüneburg, Germany. I met people from across the globe and learned a lot about myself as a person.

The organizations I am a part of have allowed me to meet individuals who are supportive and uplifting which allows Mount to be a place I can truly call home.

I chose computer science as my major because I enjoy finding solutions to any problem I come across.