Hear From Political Science Students
![Political science majors at Carthage College gain insight into political institutions and behavior.](/live/image/gid/79/width/1440/height/550/649_3704_polisci-banner-final.rev.1638389808.jpg)
![Nicole Biba ?24](/live/image/gid/100/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2137,2136/489_Nicole_Biba.rev.1638389813.jpg)
Nicole Biba ’24
Majors: Political Science, Criminal Justice
Minors: Music
Hometown: Cuba City, Wis.
“My advice would be to fully immerse yourself in your classes because then they become so interesting, and it can relate to more courses down the road.”
![Justin Girodat](/live/image/gid/100/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,495,2268,2763/36277_Justin_Girodat.rev.1668032020.jpg)
Justin Girodat ’24
Majors: Political Science
Minors: Women and Gender Studies, Business Administration
Hometown: Avon, Minn.
“I chose Carthage because of the location, community, and success the volleyball program here at Carthage has had.”
![Basil Kiracofe](/live/image/gid/100/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,95,2508,2606/39212_53275819724_4a158da60d_o_2.rev.1709314480.jpg)
Basil Kiracofe ’27
Majors: Political Science and Studio Art
Minors: Women and Gender Studies
Hometown: Fountain City, IN
“The best way to make friends at Carthage is to join different organizations and campus events! I met some of my closest friends through the different organizations that I’ve joined.”
![Katherine Taylor Retek](/live/image/gid/100/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/511,0,1763,1253/36446_4893_163701665847155.rev.1669861223.jpg)
Katherine Taylor Retek ’24
Majors: Political Science & Musical Theatre
Hometown: Rensselaer, IN
“When I was a senior in high school applying to different colleges and universities, I found out that Carthage had sent me an email to my school email address. I took a tour two days after I applied, and I have been in love with Carthage ever since.”