“During my visit to Converse, I attended a very moving alumnae meeting. Each of the alumnae spoke of how wonderful their Converse experience had been and how much they had enjoyed it. When one speaker in particular was moved to tears, several alumnae in the audience cried as well. I was so moved that I felt a connection that surprised me. I realized at that moment that I wanted to be part of something that is so powerful. I looked at my mother and said, ‘I want to experience Converse myself.’ We went home and I applied to Converse that day.” 

“Growing up in my household, I was always given the opportunity to be my own person and to find ways to be creatively involved in the world around me. In high school, I worked very heavily with the Special Education classes as well as the art club. Teaching and art were passions of mine, and I struggled with finding a way to satisfy them both. At the suggestion of my art teacher, I decided to research art therapy because it sounded like an incredible career opportunity. The art therapy program at Converse in particular stood apart as especially interesting. 

I took a tour of the Converse campus with my mother and, as horribly cliché as it sounds, I fell in love with college from the feeling I got when walking around. Everyone I met was so nice but also very candid about what Converse had to offer. During the visit, I was also able to meet and speak one-on-one with the art teachers. 

Three years later, it is easy to see how successful Converse has been in helping me fine tune my life skills and personal development, and has provided an educational arena where I have been able to thrive. I can't imagine myself at a huge university where I would feel so lost and unimportant.”

“Like many people, I initially found selecting a college to be a difficult process. But when I finally came to visit Converse as a prospective student, I knew almost immediately that it was the place for me. The Converse people—faculty, staff, and students—combined with the beautiful campus really made an impact and helped me to realize that Converse was not only where I wanted to be, but also where I needed to be. 

Converse has opened my eyes to so many new things. It is an excellent college for young women to establish themselves as they begin life’s journey. When you start at Converse, you know that what follows will be amazing.”