Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Student Spotlight

At UW Oshkosh, we are proud of our long tradition of success. We have taken great care to hire enthusiastic, dedicated faculty, provide the best in high-tech equipment and really look after our students in their academic coursework and career pursuits. But rather than go on and on about our accomplishments, we thought we would ask students, just like you, to tell you for themselves why UW Oshkosh is the best choice. Enjoy hearing what it is is like from them, then visit - and enroll - to experience what it will be like for you!

Adam Coyer

Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Major: Mathematics

I care a lot about the welfare of people, especially children. I want to become certified in teaching because there are too many children out there who don't have decent teachers (...read more)

Angela Rodriguez

Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Major: Medical Technology

I'm a pretty laid-back person, quiet around people I don't know but very outgoing around my friends. I care a lot for others, which draws me to the medical field. (...read more)

Bo Vang

Hometown: Fresno, CA
Major: Management Information Systems

I am a bit shy around new and different surroundings. I am sincere and I care a lot about people, particularly young Hmong women. (...read more)

Bridget Bell

Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Major: Pre Medicine Biology

I am highly involved in my education outside of the classroom. I spent the summer of 2003 living and doing research on Alzheimer's Disease in Bowling Green, Ohio. (...read more)

Brooke Hansen

Hometown: Winneconne, WI
Major: Marketing and Spanish

I learned so much about my marketing major and what I need to do to be successful in my career. But like most things, you only get as much as you're willing to put into the classes. (...read more)

Courtney Butts

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Major: Psychology

I am a very outgoing person. I love to meet new people and try new things. I like to talk about important issues, hear other people's points of view and to expand my mind every chance I get. (...read more)

Dan Dederich

Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI
Major: Broadfield Social Studies

The College of Education and Human Services challenges me while offering many opportunities to succeed. (...read more)

Emily Joswick

Hometown: De Pere, WI
Major: Nursing

I think the nursing major here is great for many reasons. The size of the College of Nursing provides for peer competition but also allows for one-on-one learning and the ability to (...read more)

Jamie Szymanski

Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Major: Journalism

Making the transition from high school to college is memorable. Everything that you were comfortable with at home changes, and you get to learn a lot about yourself. (...read more)

Jantira Thomas

Hometown: Manitowoc, WI
Major: Biology

During my freshman year, Dr. Michelle Michalski recognized my interest in biology and allowed me to do collaborative laboratory research with her on two separate occassions. (...read more)

Jason De Lazzer

Hometown: Elkhorn, WI
Major: Finance

I enjoy my business courses, especially my finance courses. I come from a blue-collar background, so learning how to make my money work for me and getting the most out of it is important. (...read more)

Jessica Thulin

Hometown: Brownsville, WI
Major: Marketing and Human Resources

The College of Business Administration is great! The professors are outgoing and have had great real-life experiences to share with students in class. (...read more)

Jonel Kristo

Hometown: Tirana, Albania
Major: Finance and Economics

The faculty teaching within my major has immense international experience. Three of the economics professors have international backgrounds while several others have (...read more)

Jose Ferreira

Hometown: Asuncion, Paraguay
Major: Radio/TV/Film

The classes are very small and a great opportunity for interaction with teachers and fellow students... If I were to do it all over again, I would [still] choose UW Oshkosh. (...read more)

Pa Lee

Hometown: Appleton, WI
Major: Marketing

I have interacted with people from Russia, India, Pakistan, China, South Korea and Japan, just to name some. Their different views, teaching styles, discussions and creativity make an (...read more)

Rosa Alvarez

Hometown: Watertown, WI
Major: Bilingual Education and Spanish

I love being on my own and making my own decisions. Living in the residence halls, I can be an adult and make choices about schoolwork, curfew, and cleaning; I've learned to be a responsible person. (...read more)

Tony Flanagan

Hometown: Manawa, WI
Major: Art Education

I have always felt the urge to travel. The anticipation always builds before the trip, and I wonder how my discoveries will affect me and in what way my life will be changed by the journey. (...read more)

Casey Eberhardt

Hometown: Greenfield
Major: Nursing

I am somewhat outgoing. It may take me a little while to open up, but once I do, I usually have a lot to say. I like to be a leader in group projects because I think I am good at organizing and motivating. (...read more)

Chris Bentley

Hometown: Shawano, WI
Major: Psychology and Philosophy

I definitely care about people's growth, both intellectual and emotional. That is a strong reason why I am pursuing a career in school psychology. The nature/nurture debate is a topic that (...read more)

Idus Ebeigbe

Hometown: Benin City, Nigeria
Major: Management Information Systems

I have a simple and honest approach to life, and I don't like too many complications. I try to make jokes with people, and I tend to take things that come my way with ease. (...read more)