Hear From Biology Students

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

Juan Alberto Gómez-Solis ’25
Majors: Spanish and Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“The professors have all been very generous and passionate about their teaching. I am very grateful they go above and beyond to ensure their students succeed in class! Many of them make the environment comfortable — where you can be your true self.”

Brett Jackson ’25
Majors: Biology, Paleontolgy Track
Hometown: Estherville, Iowa
“There is a variety of specialties and skills you can learn as a biology major. I came to Carthage for its paleontology program, which is rare in undergraduate studies and even rarer to have it through a biological and anatomical perspective.”

Jack Kelley ’25
Majors: Biology
Minors: Music
Hometown: Port Byron, IL
“I chose Carthage because of the great programs that the College offered and, of course, the lake!”

Morgan Kelsey ’27
Majors: Biology
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“I’ve lived in Kenosha my whole life, so Carthage just really felt like home to me!”

Mel Krukow ’26
Majors: Biology, Paleontology Track
Minors: Art
Hometown: Oshkosh, Wis.
“Not only a perfectly sized smaller school, but Carthage also offers everything I need to become a paleontologist.”

Maverick Leer ’26
Majors: Biology, Paleontology Track
Minors: Geoscience
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“The Biology Department at Carthage has strong research opportunities and lots of interesting classes to take. The professors are helpful and are very good to get to know.”

Nadia Musaitef ’25
Majors: Biology
Minors: Spanish and Chemistry
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“I love how small and tight-knit the community is, and I really love the personal relationships that are made here. Carthage is more than just a school — it’s a family.”

Anna Polietaieva ’27
Majors: Biology and Chemistry
Hometown: Ukraine
“As a liberal arts school, Carthage highlights exploring different disciplines and connecting them. The combination of both, and of course the lake view, were the main reasons I chose Carthage.”