What Our Students Say
Scott Becker '10
Hometown: Watkins, Iowa
Major: Criminal Justice, Minor in Political Science
Sports involved in: Soccer, Cross-Country, Track
"Mount Mercy’s coaches are a big part of me continuing to reach my potential. Coach Amir and Coach Scheckel have both pushed me to be the best athlete I can be. They give workouts during the offseason, and make sacrifices during the season. One of their greatest attributes as coaches are the way they motivate me to want to be better for me, and that carries over to the team."
Kateri Bose '09
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Major: Psychology, Minor: Biology
Extra Curricular Activities: Soccer, Choir, Honor's Student Association, Stang Christian Fellowship, Stang Gang, Catholic Scriptural Investigation, Psychology Club
"The small classes have been very favorable to my learning style. It has been great to ask professors for recommendation letters who you know remember you and what you did in their class. Also, it has been so helpful in my leadership and service. The combination of learning, leadership preparation, and service opportunities has prepared me for my future."
Elizabeth Brumm '12
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Major: English and Public Relations
Extra Curricular Activities: Soccer, choir, campus ministry, honors club, and the Emerging Leaders Program
"Community involvement and service is a must at Mount Mercy. I have really grown to value the importance of service to the community.Participating in campus ministry and attending Antioch with students who are similar to me in their spirituality has really given my faith a boost."
Patric Engelken '10
Hometown: Center Point
Major: Marketing & Management
Extra Curricular Activities: SIFE
"Being able to obtain a double major in two years is something that not many other colleges are able to do. With this double major I am able to meet the goals that I have always wanted to do."
Alexa Francois '11
Hometown: Dundee, IA
Major: Elementary Education with special ed. and reading endorsements
Extra Curricular Activities: Volleyball, track, and Stang Gang
"I have grown in numerous ways since I have come to Mount Mercy. I have experienced opportunities that in other situations I would not have experienced. I have grown closer to my faith and have been able to grow as a person."
Matthew Hakeman '10
Hometown: Williamsburg, IA
Major: Biology/Pre-Med
Extra Curricular Activities: Track and Field, Student Government Association-Secretary, Resident Assistant, Facilities Student Manager, G.R.E.E.N. Club, Circle K, Emerging Leaders Program, Volunteer at Mercy Hospital-Emergency Department, Campus Clean Up, Project America
"There are many ways to approach service, but at Mount Mercy, the way we choose to give back to the community becomes second nature, and something that we truly value in our lives. The appreciation of those you helped is perhaps life’s greatest reward."
Kelsey Hansen '11
Hometown: Alton, IA
Major: Nursing
Extra Curricular Activities: I am involved in Stang Gang, Circle K, MMCANS, History Club, and M2AP Board, in which I serve as the marketing manager. I also work at the student service desk in Lundy, am the third floor Andreas RA, and throw for the track and field team
"Mount Mercy has a reputation for a strong nursing program which is what caught my eye at first, but after I came to campus, I knew Mount Mercy was for me because of all the friendly people I met. Everyone was super nice and willing to reach out and help with anything and everything."
Michael Kaduce '09
Hometown: Urbandale, IA
Major: Biology/Chemistry Minor
Activities: President of the Senior Class, SIFE, Biology Club, Student Ambassador, Student Alumni Career Ambassadors, Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department at St. Luke’s Hospital, Founder of Kaduce and Kaduce Lawn Care, Safety and Security Committee, Cultural Affairs Committee, Commencement Committee, Academic Integrity Committee
"Whether it is hanging out in the dorms with lifelong friends or interacting with faculty in the tunnels, the people at Mount Mercy offer something special, a passion for an education and an interest in each other’s well being. There is definitely something special that sets Mount Mercy apart from the rest!"
Yesenia Mendoza '10
Hometown: Austin, MN
Major: Political Science/ International Studies
Activities: Soccer, SIFE, vice president of SGA, SCF, Antioch Retreat, RA
"All my extra-curricular activities touch on different points; there is spiritual growth through Antioch, there are leadership skills through SGA and being an RA. The professors have been really challenging, motivating me to do more and to get out of my comfort zone. They believe in me."
Hannah Olson '10
Hometown: Waukon, IA
Major: Social Work
Extra Curricular Activities: The Social Work Organization, Student Ambassadors, Work Study
"Mount Mercy has taught me many things. I not only know what Social Work entails, how to work with clients, and what I want out of my career, but Mount Mercy has taught me how to help others with a sense of grace and selflessness."
Beth Samek '10
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Major: Marketing and Business Management
Extra Curricular Activities: Soccer, SGA, SIFE, Investment club, SACA, Student Ambassadors, works for Admissions.
"I made the mistake of saying, “I’m going home” while I was at my parents’ house once and they did not like it! The moment Mount Mercy became home was the moment when my support system on campus became family. "
Ian Ster ‘12
Hometown: Marion, Iowa
Major: Biology
Extra Curricular Activities: Drama Club, CORE, Children’s Theatre, Theatre productions
"Community service is a good way to help out, especially after the flood last summer. I like the feeling that I get when I help out someone who needs it."
Keith Terry '12
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Major: Outdoor Conservation and Criminal Justice
Extra Curricular Activities: Cross Country and Track
"The numbers show that the prestige of Mount Mercy gives the graduates great success in landing a job. The college is well known and all of the major programs are respected by employers. They believe that when they hire a Mount Mercy graduate they get a competent and great individual."