Meg Schultz
Meg Schultz
Class Year
’27
Hometown
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Major(s)
Elementary Education
Minor(s)
Studio Art
Meg Schultz ’27 is thankful to have received the Art T. Keller Scholarship and the Academic Honors Scholarship to attend Carthage. The funding allows her to pursue an elementary education major and studio art minor without financial stress, giving her the freedom to focus on her studies. “Having these scholarships has taken a huge financial burden off of me and my family,” she says. “I do not have to take out as much in loans, which will be great for when I graduate.”
Meg appreciates attending a college in the same state as her hometown, which is just an hour’s drive from the Carthage campus. While she enjoys the convenience of visiting her family whenever she likes, she also values the opportunity to live on campus, connect with her peers, and explore the Kenosha area. “I love living in Kenosha! The downtown area is beautiful and full of so many things to do. Scoops, Slip 56, The Buzz, and Captain Mike’s are some great places for food if you want to eat off campus. Wild Goose Exchange (a Carthage student-owned business!) and To and From are great places to shop downtown. When the weather is nice, going to the Harbor Market is also an amazing time.”
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Why Carthage?
“I chose Carthage because of the location and size of the campus. I loved the views of the lake and the Kenosha area. My home is also about an hour from campus, just outside of Milwaukee. I enjoy being able to go home if I want to, but I can also enjoy the college experience on campus.”
Faculty mentors
“All the faculty I have worked with at Carthage have had such a positive impact on my college career. Having relationships with my professors makes me feel like I can ask for help whenever I need it and that I have someone rooting for me at all times.”
Favorite class
“My favorite class at Carthage so far has been Education and Society. I came into Carthage as undecided and was put into this class to fulfill a general education requirement, and I fell in love with the class. My professor, Vance Dalzin, and the content made me realize I wanted to be a teacher.”
Campus involvement
“I hold the public relations spot for the Association of Carthage Education Students. I post on social media, help with running the meetings, and think of ideas for the betterment of the club.”
Internships or campus employment
“I am working with the United Way of Kenosha County as their education intern. I heard about it through my career specialist in The Aspire Center. I work with their social media and help with some of the education initiatives that they have with the Kenosha Unified School District.”
Favorite spot on campus
“My favorite spot on campus is my dorm. I am so lucky to live in The Tower this year, and all of my roommates and I made our space so cozy. It feels like home.”
Best tip for making friends
“Join clubs and attend on-campus events! I have met some of my best friends through clubs. It seemed scary at first to go by myself, but putting yourself out there is the first step to success.”