Beloit College

Explore the students highlighted below and witness their Beloit experiences, their early contributions to their communities, and how their Beloit education matters.  As you read through these stories, consider renewing your financial support of Beloit, to ensure that the transformational opportunities of a Beloit education are available to the next generation of Beloiters.

Emily’10 Coming out of Beloit, you’re such a conscientious citizen that you can’t help but say, ‘What can I do for other people with the skills I’ve gained?’ Many of my peers are interested in service work and are dedicating a year to service groups like AmeriCorps or Public Interest Research Group.
Isaac’13 Before, I wanted to go into investment banking because I simply wanted to make money. But now I want to work in the renewable energy field. It’s something of importance right now; it’s something we can’t overlook. Therefore, I look to think of ways that I can contribute to the world community by being able to pioneer technologies in the renewable energy field.
Janelle’14 I worked for a non-profit organization called the Mikva Challenge. They promote youth activism and youth involvement in politics. We created policies and recommendations for the CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
Javid’11 Beloit has all these internship opportunities, and I took advantage of them. I interned with the Afghan Embassy in Washington, D.C. Then I worked for Voice of America. Then I worked with the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Both in Washington and in Brussels, I got several international grants from Beloit to support projects and research.
Joe’13 Beloit really values your academic pursuits and your research. They have this idea that you have the capability to do things. Just because you’re an undergraduate doesn’t mean you don’t have good things to offer the world.
Kate’13 I spent a month this summer in eastern Russia at a wetland reserve, teaching Russian teenagers about conservation and ecology. I also worked with endangered red-crowned cranes, which are six feet tall. They’re aggressive, and they judge other animals by height, so you have to hold a broom over your head to feed them!
Lucia’12 My summer research project focused on how cultural differences affect doctor-patient relationships among the United States Latino population. I was amazed at what I found. Some doctors don’t ask for a translator when they know they should get them. Some hospital ERs assume your nationality without even asking you. I was like, “This needs to change.”
Maryn’10 I’m going to Tanzania to compile case studies for a grant-funded eye care clinic. It’s working to prevent blindness in poor areas; people who go there can’t afford things like glasses. I’m excited to help out, and I’m also excited to climb Mount Kilimanjaro!
Nico’12 My project was on how the healthcare system presents options for end-of-life care. I thought it was so interesting how completely different viewpoints of death could exist in the same healthcare system. So many factors go into how people choose their care for end-of-life.