Remote Learning at Mount Union

More than anything, Mount Union feels like a second home because of the people and the relationships I have formed over the course of my college experience.

I’ve always liked the campus and after my first visit, I knew I had to come to Mount Union.

The civil engineering program at Mount Union prepared me for my career with hands-on opportunities allowing me to learn from field experts.

My support systems such as my friends, sorority sisters, and how supportive my professors are making it feel like a second home.

Mount Union feels like a second home to me because of the students, staff, coaches, and friends I have met.

Mount is preparing me for my goal by providing me with a strong education and allowing me to make contacts in my future field.

Mount Union had so many qualities that interested me, so it was the obvious choice!

Mount Union is providing me with excellent academic and professional skills, and they are also helping me develop personally as well.

The swim team and my coaches are what make Mount Union my second home.

Being offered a chance to play on Mount’s soccer team gave me hope that my dream to be a collegiate athlete was not over. Although Mount Union has provided me the opportunity to be more than a student athlete, too with the different student organizations.

Mount Union has helped me build connections, which led me to attend an Internship Fair where I landed a summer internship!

I want to direct, shoot films, music videos, etc... Mount Union's theatre program is giving me the experiences necessary to fulfill my goals.

I chose to attend Mount because people are welcoming and there are amazing opportunities that can enhance my academic and professional career.

The fact that everyone on campus—the students, the faculty—seems to genuinely care about my growth and wellbeing. I don’t feel like just another number here.

Mount Union is preparing me for my future career by allowing me to participate in events like Art Fest and Raider Tank.

Who wouldn't choose Mount Union!? It has such beautiful scenery that brings a sense of comfort, while the friendly faces and community bring a sense of warmth.

My advice for high school students exploring colleges is to consider academic programs, campus culture, and personal preferences; I was immediately struck by the genuine warmth and friendliness of people at Mount Union.

Mount Union has given me unique hands-on opportunities that are preparing me to go into PA school with confidence!

The professors at Mount Union are definitely one of the most significant factors that set its program apart from others. They put our education at a very high standard and give ample resources for students to utilize.

I transferred to Mount Union because I wanted a sense of family and being genuinely cared for as a student.

The tradition and history of the University are prestigious. I wanted to be apart of that and pursue excellence both on and off the field.

Mount Union is definitely my second home because it's smaller and reminds me a lot of my hometown. You see the same faces every day, but you can always find someone new to talk to. Everyone is very welcoming and so amazing to be around.

My ultimate career goal is to become a Head College Women’s Basketball Coach one day. Mount Union is preparing me for a successful future by learning from expert faculty and connecting me with influential people.

I loved that Mount Union strives for their students to achieve excellence both academically and athletically and that aligned with what I wanted in a school.

The skills I've gained by overcoming these obstacles will also help me as an engineer upon graduating from Mount Union.

I made the decision to transfer schools after learning about Mount Union's nursing program, which is highly ranked.

I love working with kids and want to make a positive impact in their lives each and every day.

When I finished high school, I needed a place to improve my musicianship, but I also needed a place where I could grow and mature as a person. UMU was that place for me. 

I had no doubts that I wanted to be at Mount Union. I have had the privilege of working with talented and dedicated colleagues inside and outside of the music department.

Mount Union is definitely setting me up for success. Not only am I provided the necessary resources, including a beautiful music facility, a very knowledgeable and talented music faculty, and a wide variety of music classes, but the degree track is also specifically designed to get me hands on experience!

The Mount Union experience lets people thrive and bloom in ways they often had never imagined before attending.

Mount Union provided many opportunities for me to challenge myself as a musician and a person in all the ensembles and classes that are offered.

Working with the students and watching them grow as musicians and as humans is extremely rewarding.

It is hard to achieve that sense of family on campus; Mount Union does just that.

The ability to take various courses gives me the opportunity to take advantage of everything that is offered to me as a student.

I would like to thank Dr. Sheryl Mason, professors Cook, Corbisello, and professor Schwendiman for giving me the confidence to succeed in my academic career.

I ultimately want to work in the ICU once I graduate and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

I'd like to attend law schoool to become an attorney. The opportunities I was given at Mount Union have prepared me to take the next steps to enhance both my academic and professional careers.

The music faculty expertise and kindness helped guide me through my undergraduate years and I am forever grateful for the knowledge that they have passed on to me.

I love Mount Union because of all the people who touched my life in significant ways during my four years. I firmly believe I would not be where I am today if not for their impact, their friendship and their dedication to making me a better student, a better musician and most importantly a better person.

My extracurricular and internship experiences at Mount Union shaped me into the emerging leader I am becoming today!

Mount Union makes me feel at home each day and that’s how I knew I made the right choice.

I discovered the theatre program in Fall 2021 when I auditioned for 'Pippin' and was blessed enough to be cast. I felt immense love from every actor, crew member, and the theatre faculty and have created many beautiful friends and connections.

Mount Union assured me that I could study both civil engineering and music.

Throughout my time at Mount Union I've embarked on many experiences that have helped me become the professional that employers are looking for; enriching my musicianship and theatrical experience.

Having the advisors/mentors that I had at Mount Union has allowed me to be that for other students.

I was able to learn about what my interests are due to all the extracurriculars Mount Union has to offer.

My career goal is to be a physician assistant and Mount Union is helping me by providing a great program with hands-on learning experiences.

It feels like a second home at Mount Union because of the small classroom sizes and the nurturing professors.

I chose Mount because I grew up in Alliance, so I’ve known about it my entire life. My older sister also attends Mount, so it was only right to also continue my education here. Although, Mount has become a second home because of the many friends I’ve made throughout my involvement while a student here.

I want to pursue a career that will help me further develop my interpersonal and professional skills. As a student, Mount has helped me build these skills through the many learning opportunities such as film productions for Raider Student Media (RSM) with my friends and study abroad.

My favorite building on campus was KHIC (Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center). There are so many places in KHIC where you can study, hang out with friends, or just enjoy a nice cup of coffee and observe our beautiful campus.

Mount Union offers many real-world opportunities like internships and volunteer work which have allowed me to gain valuable expertise.

My goal is to provide a service to expand and diversify the company's mission so that we can expand our customer reach.

Mount Union has helped me step outside of my comfort zone to engage with people from all over the world who understand me and care about me.

I want to become an actor and comedian one day, and being a member of Mount Union Players through the theatre program is helping me step outside my comfort zone to become a more confident performer each time I step on stage.

My ultimate career goal is to become a surgical nurse and obtaining my BSN through Mount Union is setting me up to build my skillset and succeed after graduation.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn't put an investment into Mount Union. To me, you cannot put a price tag on a valuable and meaningful education.

The staff here at UMU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcomed and accepted.

The small classroom sizes at Mount Union allow me to have a voice and to have easy access to professors.

I love having a small class size and being able to have one-on-one relationships with my professors.

I am given the resources to thrive and function to the best of my abilities at Mount Union.

I am constantly surrounded by love and support from my roommates, friends, classmates, Greek life, and faculty.

Mount Union's excellent education department and diverse student body will prepare me to be successful in graduate school and allow me to become an educator who can teach and interact with a wide variety of students.

A school can seem completely different if you only look at its website or briefly drive by it. Schedule a visit to meet students & faculty and learn about all the opportunities it has to offer. I never thought that I would end up at Mount Union, but now I can't imagine it any other way.

Mount Union exemplifies the liberal arts method. I simply wouldn't be the person, nor the scholar I am today without the lessons I received both in and outside of the classroom.

I knew that I wanted to continue my educational journey in an environment where I felt valued, supported, and challenged to achieve my fullest potential. Mount Union not only met these criteria but exceeded my expectations in every way.

While being a first-generation student is something I'm proud of, navigating college was the biggest obstacle I had to overcome. I could not have done so without the support from my family and friends.

I love the small class sizes because we are all a big family!

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

I feel as though the concepts that I am learning about and skillset that I am building will prepare me to enter my desired career upon graduation.

My family and I were driving by Alliance and noticed Mount Union's campus, which I thought was beautiful!

I visited 23 college campuses in my search and as soon as I stepped on Mount's campus I knew it was the place for me.

I believe that a good education doesn't just teach a student how to get what s/he wants, it also helps that student figure out what is worth wanting — what will actually lead to a fulfilling life.

I believe the Integrative Core at Mount will make me a better professional in my field because as an optometrist, I must be able to speak to people clearly every day.

I love that we are encouraged to engage in intelligent conversation while also enjoying social aspects of campus life. You are guaranteed to be seen and heard as a Raider!

Through Mount Union's connections with local non-profits, I am able to serve my community through the YWCA of Alliance as a student intern.

My ultimate career goal is to become a physician in a pediatric specialty, and Mount Union is helping me prepare for that with advanced courses and research opportunities.

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

Biochemistry, a major which combines my love of biology and chemistry, while also incorporating many of the medical school prerequisites that I need, is preparing me to be a confident and successful professional after graduating.

Learning about France and its culture through a cooking class is fascinating as it serves as an immersion into the culture.

Stressing about the college process sounds impossible, but what is meant to be will be and you will end up at the college that is right for you.

Mount Union has an inclusive community that allows me to grow academically while also encouraging me to learn beyond the classroom.

I want to be a forensic accountant, and Mount Union is preparing me for that career with its endless learning opportunities

Going to the Dominican Republic and serving others in another country was an incredible experience!

The atmosphere and environment really drew me into coming here.

"I had a great campus visit to Mount Union, and it was a big part of my decision to attend."

I love Mount Union because of the small school atmosphere. I think there's a place for everybody on campus and the school does a good job developing its students to be more than just scholars.

Faculty, staff, my advisors and bosses along with everyone that works to keep the University progressing are what make Mount Union feel like a second home.

I had the opportunity to work in the theater department while attending Mount Union, and it allowed me to gain field experience to help get a job straight out of college.

Storytelling is one of the most humanizing shared experiences we can have and when done right, it can help people to become more accepting of others.

There are many things that are measured during the interview process, one of which is "Googleyness." Working at Google is very fun because the people are so awesome, everyone comes from such diversified backgrounds, so there's never a lack of energy and excitement.

Rollerblading to class, studying by the lakes, and Mount Union's first NCAA DIII football national championship in 1993 in Salem, VA are among my best memories of attending Mount Union.

Following graduation, I became a reporter for KNVO TV 48 and at the same time was a reporter for Fox2 News. Mount Union prepared me for my career in every way. I believe it was the solid foundation that I needed to be able to develop and grow as I moved up in my career.

Starting the Florida chapter of the Alumni Association was a way for me to continue to give back, and it also allows me to stay connected to the institution that has provided me with so many life and career options.

The institution's small class sizes and familial atmosphere allowed me to feel at home even away from home.

I actually went to graduate school the very next year, after Dr. Hendel in the Department of Theatre introduced me to and helped me prepare for the University/Resident Theatre Auditions in Chicago.

Mount Union gave a good foundation in music to enter the main stream of music and to get into the schools that eventually got me to The Metropolitan Opera.

The education that I received at Mount Union taught me the foundations so I could move forward with my education.

Some of my favorite campus memories are from the Cunningham Residence Hall vs. McCready Residence Hall stereo contests.

I felt that I received a lot of one-on-one attention in my classes at Mount Union but particularly in science. Professors invested a lot of time in students and figuring out how to help them achieve their goals.

Without question, Mount's greatest strength is its ability to provide students with incredible faculty mentors. Between Mount's smaller class sizes and the greater flexibility students enjoy in choosing courses within their major that most closely align with their interests, Mount Union facilitates the pairing of students with faculty who can truly relate to their students on a personal level.

The global engineering trip to Belize was incredible. Getting to make those memories with my peers and having the chance to serve an underdeveloped community are things I’ve brought with me into my career today.

I love Mount Union because of how key members of the administration are personally invested in the success of its students. The connections that are built on campus are genuine...