Martin, who graduated in 2016 with a theater major, was in many a mainstage theater production, won the school talent show, and is now acting professionally in the area. Why did you choose Goshen? Focusing on the larger picture of college, I was really attracted to Goshen’s stance…
Michelle Espino, a 2014 grad from Fort Wayne who majored in physics and mathematics, is an avid Colts fan and loves listening to The Beatles. At Goshen, Michelle balanced classes, track practices and mentoring at a local high school. Why did you choose Goshen College? One of the…
Mohamed Meissara graduated in 2013 with a TESOL major. He came to Goshen College from Mauritania as a Fulbright Scholar, but he was also a soccer player, a leader, a Muslim and a peacemaker. I was a Fulbright Scholar, so my college was chosen for me. When I heard that…
Peni Acayo, a 2011 graduate, came to Goshen to be an artist, but she was also a star athlete, a scholar, a volunteer and a peacemaker. Far away from her home in Kampala, Uganda, Peni took advantage of many extra-curricular opportunities. From being recognized nationally for her volleyball skills three…
Kate Stoltzfus, a 2014 graduate from Goshen, left Goshen College with an English writing and journalism degree and a deep appreciation for her home at GC. For the record, I love Goshen College. I wasn’t always so sure. I was sort of forced into coming here. I say “sort of”…
Kara Hostetter, a 2016 molecular biology and biochemistry graduate, had attended three schools in Africa before coming to Goshen. At GC, she found similarities in the small class sizes and close relationships. Why did you choose Goshen College? My experience being at Eastern Mennonite High School (EMHS) for eighth and…
Jeremy Pope graduated from Goshen College in 2011 with degree in business and sports management. He came to GC to play basketball, but he stayed for the community. If you know just one thing about Jeremy Pope, it’s probably that he likes to play basketball. In fact, that’s why he…
Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a 2017 music graduate, had the chance to participate in a variety of activities during her time here. As she puts it, “There is so much going on at Goshen. I wish I could be two places at once!” What do you like most about Goshen and why?…
Jair Hernandez, a 2013 graduate from Goshen, came to Goshen College to study public relations. Jair knew that as a liberal arts college just a few blocks from his home, Goshen College offered a little bit of everything. “I wasn’t sure what to study,” Jair said. “At first I thought…
Sarah Lerch, a 2012 graduate from Spring Valley, New York, studied chemistry and biology. While at Goshen College, she had the opportunity to study alongside graduate students and professors in lab settings. Sarah first heard about Goshen from the people she trusts most: her family. If two generations before her…
