Adventurous Thinkers - My Journey

Your Results: Adventurous Thinker

You care about finding a high-quality place to grow.

You are a deep thinker. You are looking for mentors and experiences who will help you love learning. You may also be seeking experiences that will help you discern your vocation. You are attracted to a liberal arts college because it will help you see God through a diverse group of perspectives.

Scroll down to read stories written by deep-thinking Wheaton students like you. Be sure to open our email with some questions you can ask admissions counselors to find out if colleges have what you need to think more deeply and connect with influential mentors.

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Meet Students Like You

Hear from Wheaton students who are adventurous thinkers too

James Graham '22

Laurel Bacote '21

Stephanie Gilsenan '21

James Graham

"From the prof to the teaching assistant to the study groups, there was a camaraderie that pushed me (and pulled me when necessary) to succeed."

Laurel Bacote

"I subconsciously knew that I wanted to major in theater more than art, despite loving both."

Stephanie Gilsenan

"I have been surrounded by people that kindly challenge me to be more vulnerable, act more like Christ, and sacrifice more of myself at a level that I have not experienced anywhere else."

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Questions to Ask Your Counselor

How will I get to know my professors?

How do recent graduates continue their learning?

What lectures does the school host outside classes to help students become deep thinkers?

How do students engage in cross-cultural conversations?

Do you know of a good mentoring relationship between a student and faculty member? Can you connect me with that student?

How many courses do students take outside their specific concentration?

How many students will be in my classes"

What are the most popular elective courses at the college?

What kinds of clubs are on campus?

Bonus: If you're interested in Wheaton be sure to talk about the Christ at the Core curriculum.

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