The College Corner highlights where college-bound seniors are heading next year, what drew them to their school of choice, and what they are excited about. If you are a senior and are interested in being featured, please complete this form!
Matthew Kim
What school are you attending next year?
Northwestern University
What is your major?
Neuroscience, Economics, and Global Health Studies
What is the school’s mascot?
Willie the Wildcat
What made you interested in applying to this school?
Growing up near campus and with alumni in my family, I was always interested in Northwestern. But after working on campus last summer, I felt sure it was a place where I could thrive. Its interdisciplinary academics, unique quarter system, extensive research opportunities, and lively student body made the final decision easy!
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I’m most excited about meeting new friends, game days in the new football stadium, and exploring Evanston and Chicago! I’m also looking forward to Dillo Day, the student-run music festival!
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Collaborative, Dynamic, Vibrant.
Dylan Chlystek
What school are you attending next year?
Fairfield University
What is your major?
Business Undecided
What is the school’s mascot?
The Stags
What made you interested in applying to this school?
Its size and community.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
Networking opportunities.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
God, country, and stags.
Chase Sanderson
What school are you attending next year?
Auburn University
What is your major?
Journalism
What is the school’s mascot?
Business Undecided
What made you interested in applying to this school?
The size, the weather, and Patrick Nevin.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I am looking forward to meeting new people and football.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Community, Football and Nevin.
Addington Leahy
What school are you attending next year?
Southern Methodist University
What is your major?
Finance and Fashion Media
What is the school’s mascot?
Mustangs
What made you interested in applying to this school?
SMU has an amazing business school and is also located in an awesome city. There is so much to do there and so many job opportunities available after I graduate.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I am most excited to make new friends and take cool classes that I am passionate about. I am also excited to rush and form a community at the school.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Exciting, Vibrant, and Supportive.
Burke Konz
What school are you attending next year?
Bucknell University
What is your major?
English and Biology
What is the school’s mascot?
Bison
What made you interested in applying to this school?
I applied to this school because I know a lot of people that have gone in the past and have loved it. The strong education and fun social life also drew me in.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I’m looking forward to meeting a bunch of new people especially considering Bucknell does random roommates, so I’ll have a chance to meet a ton of new people. I’m also excited to join new sports teams.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Unique, Scenic, and Fun.
