Jared Werner
Jared Werner
Class Year
’27
Hometown
Palatine, IL
Major(s)
Political Science
Minor(s)
Graphic Design, Spanish
Jared Werner ’27, a recipient of the William Niemann Scholarship and the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, is majoring in political science with a double minor in graphic design and Spanish. He is grateful to attend a college where he can work closely with professors in the classroom and on independent projects related to his major. Through Carthage’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), he is conducting research with a faculty member on the historical and contextual data on Carthage’s Sam and Berry Shoen Collection of Soviet Art.
In addition to taking advantage of the academic opportunities at Carthage, Jared is able to continue playing the sport he loves as a member of the men’s wrestling team.
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Why Carthage?
“I chose Carthage for its smaller class sizes so that I could have one-on-one connections with my professors. The campus is clean and easy to get around. The location is not too far from my hometown but just far enough that I feel like I can get an authentic college experience.”
Faculty mentors
“The Carthage faculty have impacted me by being available and resourceful when I have questions or need help with projects. I enjoy knowing my professors and them really knowing me as a student. At Carthage, I don’t feel unheard, like in a huge lecture hall or a bigger college. Each professor is very accommodating and can direct you towards your goals. I really enjoy the Arts Department, as well as my favorite professor, Jojin Van Winkle.”
Campus involvement
“I’m the co-founder and president of the Carthage Weightlifting Club. I’m also a member of the Carthage Film Association and Carthage’s chapter for The National Society of Leadership and Success.”
Golden opportunities
“Other opportunities have I have had at Carthage include the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience or the SURE program. I am performing research called ‘Art-Historical and Contextual Research on Carthage’s Sam and Berry Shoen Collection of Soviet Art’ with Professor Robin Holmes and another student.”
Career goal
“My career goal is to work in government internationally utilizing my English, Spanish, and Russian to help countries affected by conflicts.”
Best tip for making friends
“The best way to make friends at Carthage is to get involved within any club or organization that you are passionate about. If Carthage doesn’t have it, you can make it a club.”