From her hometown of Lake Station, Indiana, to the halls of Valparaiso University, to the bustling streets of Washington D.C., Kayla Smith’s ’24 journey is one of discovery, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her dreams. “I’ve always wanted to help people who are in need, so I thought criminal justice would be the perfect route. […]
When Fox Wilmot ’24 first came to Valpo, he already understood faith and service to be the foundation of his journey forward. The oldest brother of four, with youth ministry experience back home in Laurel, Maryland, he was no stranger to responsibility or leadership — two strong qualities that only continued to flourish when he […]
Every student’s path to Valparaiso University is as unique as they are, and for Manny Calleros ‘25, ‘27, that journey began as a transfer student after serving for over 15 years as a first responder. Continuing his calling to help others, he is currently wrapping up his first year in Valpo’s Physician Assistant Program. Taking […]
My experience as an orientation assistant (OA) is something that I will cherish forever. As a future educator, I strive for opportunities to work with students, and this happened to be the perfect job for that. During FOCUS days, I would wake up at 6 a.m. and be ready to go by 6:30 a.m. We […]
Visiting Valpo sometime soon? Do you (or your parents!) want to snap photos to show your friends and family which colleges you’ve been touring? Want to post pictures on your feed with cool backgrounds that make you look good? I got you covered! Here are the top photo op spots on Valpo’s campus from a […]
Hey all! My name is McKenzie and I’m a senior here at Valpo studying environmental engineering. Reflecting back on when I was going through the college search process four years ago (how has it already been that long?!), I had a hard time making personal connections with the schools I was looking at. Tours of […]
When working on a college application, it can be difficult to know what all to include, how to phrase things, or how to effectively tell your story. Above all, you’re likely wondering how to make your application stand out. I reached out to our Valpo Admissions Counselors themselves (the staff who review your application!) and they shared […]
Let’s admit it: deciding what college you want to attend can be very stressful. You have a lot on your mind already during senior year. You are probably about to move away from home and be on your own, celebrating your last year in high school with friends, taking finals and AP exams, and so […]
One of the most important pieces that should go hand in hand with your college application is the FAFSA. FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid that works as a reference for universities during their decision process on future scholarships, grants, or loans that you might qualify for. So, let’s break down the […]
THAT VALPO FEEL As the Valparaiso University marketing manager, I interview students weekly. I’m interested in finding out about their higher education experience, what they plan to do after graduating, and what made them ultimately choose Valpo. One thing that stays consistent when I interview students is that visiting Valparaiso University’s campus sealed the deal for them. […]