Junior Paige Halpin chose Monmouth College because of the campus and the way that she felt whenever she was visiting. She's since found that the college has more to offer than just its beauty and atmosphere. MC allowed Paige to start her educational studies major earlier than most schools by allowing her the opportunity to student aid in local school districts her freshman year. She said the school has been a perfect fit for her, adding "It has been more than I ever could have asked for!"

Once Paige matriculated at Monmouth, she was quick to become involved and make herself known around campus. Though some may say that Paige is a little too involved, she sees it another way, as involvement is something that she has set her sights on. If she liked it, she went after it and she did it.

"I think at one point and time I was able to put myself on 17 different membership lists," she said. "Crazy, I know."

Some of her favorites include Alpha Xi Delta, student government and spiritual life. Paige is living proof that Monmouth College offers a wide array of activities and lets individuals be involved in a multitude of things. "They should give me a degree in English and extracurriculars when I graduate!" she joked.

Paige has obviously made a home for herself at Monmouth. She has settled in easily and found her place, but why did she go for the small liberal arts college versus looking at the large universities? Going to a smaller school meant that she would be able to be involved in music and theater without having to major in these subjects. A larger university would have required her majoring in those fields in order to participate. Though she enjoys these subjects, she wanted to be able to major in English. She has been in choir every semester and has been in four theater productions. In addition, Paige felt that since she was a person who did not exactly know what she wanted to do with her life, a liberal arts education would help because students take classes in a variety of subjects.

"Some of my favorite classes have been ones outside my major," she said. "I also have found interests in subjects that I did not know I had."

An added benefit is that Paige was able to switch her initial major from education to English with a minor in history minor and still graduate in four years.

Though Paige loves her extracurriculars and the liberal arts classroom experiences, her favorite thing about Monmouth College has been how easy it is to get know the students, staff and faculty. "I have found many wonderful friends here, including my professors. I love that I can have a relationship with them outside the classroom," she said.