Michelle Gorney
Michelle Gorney
Class Year
’25
Hometown
Oswego, Illinois
Major(s)
Nursing
Career goal
“I hope to become a nurse in a hospital. I don’t know exactly what I want to specialize in, but I want to do something with kids.”
How have Carthage faculty had an impact on your life or Carthage career?
“Without the nursing faculty, I would not be doing well in my classes. They are so easy to reach out to with questions.”
Favorite class
“Pathophysiology for the Nursing Practice is my favorite class. In it, I’m able to learn about all the different diseases that someone can get, and that interests me.”
Campus involvement
“I’m on the swim team at Carthage. I love the team and enjoy swimming so much.”
Toughest class
“I think Writing Intensive classes are hard for me because I struggle with writing papers.”
Internships or on-campus employment
“I am a swim lesson instructor, and I love doing this job.”
Scholarships
“I received a $12,000 Merit Scholarship. It means a lot to me because it was one of the reasons I could attend Carthage.”
Favorite spot on campus
“I enjoy being by the Kissing Rock and taking pictures of the sunrise or the lake.”
What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?
“My 8-year-old self would be super proud of me right now.”
Why should other students consider your major? What advice do you have for them?
“Nursing is always a needed profession. Even though the going gets tough, do not stop pushing and keep doing what you love.”
Why Carthage?
“I love how the faculty are so easy to reach out to. I love how close people are here with one another. And I love the atmosphere in general.”