Being a liberal studies major gave me the freedom and flexibility I craved as a college student with a wide scope of academic interests. By enrolling in this program, I was able to accommodate all of them: French, English, communications, theatre—and make them count.”

Majoring in philosophy at Viterbo was one of the most rewarding decisions I have ever made. The program offers a wide variety of classes that allow you to be exposed to the continental tradition. What makes the program unique is the breadth of knowledge, flexibility, energy, and guidance. The program has provided me a strong philosophical grounding that has prepared me for a master’s degree in public policy with a concentration on philosophy and social policy.”

I speak Spanish every day. And I learned Spanish at Viterbo from faculty who are native speakers from three different countries. Viterbo is a place where the faculty wants students to do well and they enable us to do so.”

I like the small class sizes and that the instructors really care about you. I’ve had multiple times where I’ve gotten emails from instructors where they’re saying, ‘Hey so and so is hiring. If you’re interested in this job please apply.’ I feel like when I graduate, it’s going to be impossible for me not to have a job.

I love working with college students, their energy and enthusiasm is contagious. I was blessed to have people walk with me and guide me on my faith journey when I was at Viterbo, and I hope to do that with my students.”

The skills I gained with my degree in social work at Viterbo have allowed me to succeed in a wide range of positions—from small group intervention with elementary students in a charter school to developing and implementing programs from the ground up with a new nonprofit. The close relationships I was able to develop with the faculty allowed them to get to know me and to challenge me to be the best I could be. They provided me with all the tools I needed to succeed. My experiences have taught me that the quality of education you get at Viterbo is unique and not one you are likely to find anywhere else.”

Career services helped me immensely with my decision process through aptitude tests and individual appointments that helped me determine what my strengths and weaknesses were. Everyone at Viterbo career services, my advisor, and my professors were extremely patient during my decision process. I’m glad I didn’t rush into making a decision because it let me try a variety of studies until I found my passion—marketing. Viterbo really provides an intimate and individualized experience. Sometimes I felt I was receiving some sort of special treatment, when in reality that’s how every student is treated at Viterbo.

In my experiences as an English instructor and grant writer, I have analyzed various types of writing from students and faculty to advise them on how to clearly identify and develop their purpose and meaning through organization, language choice, and supported evidence—skills I developed as an English literature major at Viterbo. ”

Viterbo offered me numerous opportunities through volunteering in the community, interprofessional workshops, and on-campus clubs to help me develop as a person so I could identify how compassion, empathy, and servant leadership would help me become the best possible health care provider in my future career.