Be a Muskie!

These are the students you’ll meet here on our blog:

Scott is a senior from North Canton, Ohio. He attended Jackson High School in Massillon. Scott is studying speech communication and mathematics. He is involved with WMCO (the campus radio station), Campus Crusade for Christ and a new campus organization, the Association of Women in Mathematics, a non-gender specific group that encourages women to pursue science and mathematical fields, fields that are male-dominated.

It was small, personal classes and the beauty of campus that first attracted Scott to Muskingum University.

Scott’s advice to high school students is: “Don’t try to force yourself to fit the mold of a college or university. When you arrive at the college/university that is for you, you will know it. Trust me!”

Scott blogs on Thursdays.

Katie is a senior from Newark, Ohio. She graduated from Lakewood High School in nearby Hebron. Katie is studying English Education with a minor in History. In addition to being a tour guide, First Year Seminar mentor, and Muskie Preview Leader, Katie is also a member of Student Senate and the FAD Club.

When it came to choosing a college, Katie said “I chose Muskingum because I am from a small town, where you know, or are at least familiar with everyone, and that was what I wanted when I chose a private college like Muskingum.  I had met Muskingum Alums and it was obvious when they spoke of Muskingum how much they loved, and still cared about Muskingum even years after graduating.  Not only that, but as soon as I visited campus, it sold itself, absolutely beautiful, and with one trip across the quad with a tour guide, you really got a feel for just how close and personal this campus is.”

She advises that high school students keep their options open during their college search and be excited about the many opportunities their futures will hold. Check out schools, sit in classes, take tours of campuses, and try to imagine yourself being there for four years.

Katie blogs on Wednesdays.

Kelsey is a sophomore from McConnelsville, Ohio and a graduate of Morgan High School. Kelsey is double majoring in Digital Media Design and English. She is currently the Special Sections Editor for the Black & Magenta (Muskingum University’s newspaper), which she also writes and takes photos for, and the campus radio and television stations (WMCO and Orbit TV).

Muskingum’s small class sizes and beautiful campus are what initially influenced Kelsey’s decision on the right school for her.

Her advice to high school students in their search for the right college: “Look at the academics, of course, but also look at the things you’ll be spending your time doing. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.”

Kelsey blogs on Mondays.

Brandon is a junior from Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. He is a Psychology major with a minor in Art. Brandon is very active on campus as a tour guide, desk worker at the Chess Center, and President of both the Equality Alliance and Student Senate (class of 2013).

Brandon chose Muskingum initially based on the scholarships he was awarded and a personal connection he felt towards the campus. Although early on he did have some reservations about his choice to come here, once he became involved on campus he made friends, fell in love with Muskingum, and realized he had definitely made the right choice.

Brandon’s advice to high school students is: “Check out a variety of schools – big ones, small ones, rural, and urban. When you are checking the school out and visiting, try to picture yourself going to class, living in the dorms, and eating in the dining hall. But, also check to see that they have all of the important things such as your academic and extracurricular interests available.”

Brandon blogs on Fridays.

Stay tuned for more new bloggers coming soon!

Past bloggers:

Evan is now a senior History major from Reading, Ohio. As a busy Muskingum student, Evan is involved in the Muskingum University concert choir and WMCO – 90.7 The Orbit, the campus radio station.

Nick is a 2011 graduate who majored in Business and Digital Media Design. He hails from Hilliard, Ohio, where he attended Hilliard Darby High School. On campus, Nick stayed busy with his involvement in WMCO (our campus radio station) and College Republicans.

Raychelle is a 2010 graduate originally from Hebron, Ohio, where she attended Lakewood High School. She majored in Business and Communications. As a student, Raychelle was active in a wide variety of campus activities, including serving as one of the cheerleading squad’s captains and service chair for her sorority.

Jendy is now a junior from Gahanna, Ohio, where she attended Gahanna Lincoln High School. Jendy is double-majoring in molecular biology and chemistry, with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to attend medical school and study to become an ER doctor.

Kiley is 2011 graduated who majored in Speech Communication and English with a minor in Psychology. Kiley is originally from Poland, Ohio. As a student, Kiley loved “the small, fairly safe and friendly campus.” She “was actually first drawn to the name, as I had never heard of it before and it just sounded like a place I’d like to attend college.”

Heather is another 2010 graduate who studied English and French as a student as Muskingum. On campus, Heather stayed busy as the Special Sections Editor of the campus newspaper, The Black and Magenta and as a member of the French club.