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<h2>About Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> Carthage’s beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is home to 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Carthage combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that students uncover and ignite their full potential. <a href="/about/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>J-Term at Carthage</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/january-term/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="J-Term at Carthage is a month to study, travel, and try something new." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4514_jtermcallout-180x162.rev.1501412534.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4514 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>One month to explore new subjects on campus or around the world.<br/><a href="/january-term/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>50+ Areas of Study</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student reads a book at Sesquicentennial Plaza." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18310_call-out-academics-plaza.rev.1501412175.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18310 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Ready to get started?<br/><a href="/academics/">Choose your passion.</a></p></div>

<h2>Why Liberal Arts?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/liberal-arts/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student laughs during a physics class. At Carthage, the liberal arts foundation strengthens study across all majors." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/14962_liberal-arts-180x162.rev.1478528154.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image14962 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>7 myths about the liberal arts.<br/><a href="/liberal-arts">Learn the facts</a></p></div>

<h2>Experiential Learning</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A Carthage student works with her supervisor at an internship at the courthouse." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/18313_call-out-internships-experiential.rev.1501413710.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image18313 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Internships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.<br/><a href="/academics/experiential-learning/">Learn by doing.</a></p></div>
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<h2>Visit Us</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9188-call-out-lake-students" alt="Students watch the sunrise on campus"/></a>Some views you just have to see for yourself. <a href="/admissions/visit/">Schedule your visit</a></p></div>

<h2>Just accepted to Carthage?</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/admissions/visit/"><img src="/live/images/9187-call-out-orientation" alt="Carthage Orientation leaders pose for a photo at the Oaks Residential Village"/></a>Celebrate! Next steps for admitted students. <a href="/admissions/carthage-bound/">#carthagebound</a></p></div>
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<h2>Paid Summer Research</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/sure/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8990-call-out-sure-program" alt="Two Carthage students conduct research in chemistry."/></a>You. Your professor. A summer of one-on-one mentoring. <a href="/sure/">Read more</a></p></div>

<h2>Fly with NASA</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/space-sciences/"><img width="180" height="162" alt="A student conducts research aboard NASA's zero-gravity aircraft." src="/live/image/gid/123/width/180/height/162/4076_daniellespins-530.rev.1501414818.jpg" class="lw_image lw_image4076 lw_align_none" data-max-w="180" data-max-h="162"/></a>Carthage’s research in the space sciences has students floating in zero-g. <a href="/space-sciences/">Read more</a></p></div>
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<h2>Get Involved</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/campus-life/clubs/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8986-call-out-student-life-get-involved-1" alt="Students enjoy warm weather at Carthage's sand volleyball court."/></a>Carthage has more than 120 student organizations. <a href="/campus-life/clubs/">See a list of all clubs</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6095-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-2-summerfest" alt="Students take a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6094-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-1" alt="Students take a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/8973-call-out-my-carthage-instagram-patio-meal" alt="Student relaxes on the patio between Hedberg Library and the Chapel"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>

<h2>A Week in the Life</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/mycarthage/"><img src="https://www.carthage.edu/live/images/6096-call-out-mycarthage-instagram-3" alt="Maren Schutz takes a selfie for the MyCarthage Instagram"/></a>See what it’s really like to be a Carthage student. <a href="/mycarthage/">Students share <em>their</em> Carthage through Instagram</a></p></div>
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<h2>Giving Day 2018!</h2><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><a href="/giving-day/"><img src="/live/images/12213-call-out-giving-day" alt=""/></a><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/giving-day/">Thanks for being <strong>#red</strong>and<strong>ready</strong>!</a> Giving Day 2018 was a smashing success. Your gifts raised more than $430,000.</p><div class="cc-tab-green gift-button"><div class="content-wrap"><div class="border"/><a href="https://www.carthage.edu/giving-day">Learn more</a></div><div class="arrow-wrap"><div class="arrow"/><div class="border"/></div></div></div>

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From lakeside study spots to jet-setting study tours, the Carthage experience goes beyond the classroom. Click on the lists below to learn more about Carthage classes, programs, facilities, and opportunities.

A Carthage student raises her hand to speak during a Introduction to Psychology course.

Small Class, Big Deal

6 Perks of Small Classes

Lake Michigan looking especially blue on a serene summer afternoon.

Lake Views

Just 10 Beautiful Photos of THE Lake

12 Ways…

to Make Friends in College

Heads of the Class

11 Professors Students Love

Toughest Classes: Neuroscience

Tough Love

12 Courses Worth the Work

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Our Great Lake

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The Perfect Fit

16 Absolutely Perfect Campus Spots

4. Europe

Just Go

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1. More is more. Really.

Free Money

9 ways Carthage does scholarships better

1. The Stu

Book Nooks

12 Places You Will Probably Study

1. Our Liberal Arts Foundation.

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Jess Rueda '17

Trending Up

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Where is THAT?

Do you have a good eye for what’s on campus?

Transformed

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Carthage celebrated Holi: The Festival of Colors on April 23, 2015. Students gathered at Kissing Rock for this religious and cultural spring festival known for its color powder toss.

Holi: Festival of Colors 2015

10 Favorite Pics from the Color Toss