Amber Redmond

“I chose Carthage for multiple reasons — the small class sizes, how beautiful it is, all the resources students are offered, and how welcoming it felt when I first visited. Also, my first-ever visit to Carthage was in November, so the beautiful fall colors sold me on the spot!”

“I wholeheartedly believe I would not be where I am today without the professors I’ve had here at Carthage. The psychology and studio art professors showed me that I am in the right place. The relationships I’ve built have led to so many opportunities for me. The faculty here at Carthage is unmatched.”

“My favorite class so far has been the sophomore seminar for my art major. The class is made up of all the sophomore art majors. My class had eight students, and we became so close throughout the class. It was amazing to build relationships with the rest of my studio art graduating class.”

“My toughest class so far has got to be Research Methods and Statistics for my psychology major. Math has never been my strong suit, so learning to love it and how to use it for what I want to do in life has been a challenge, but I am so happy I have been pushed to learn something that will help me so much post-grad.”

“I am involved in many organizations on campus! I am the director of graphic design for CAB, an e-board member of Pi Theta, and a general member of the Horticulture Club and Psi Chi. Being in multiple clubs and organizations has been a great way to put energy toward something that isn’t being graded.”

“Along with working for the gallery, I also work for the Athletic Department as a student worker for event management. That means I help with all the sporting events on campus. The job includes greeting opposing teams and officials, setting up before the game, tearing down after, etc. this job also allowed me to work the 2022 NCAA DIII men’s volleyball national championship!”

“I am currently the gallery assistant for the H. F. Johnson Gallery on campus. I have learned so much about the art world and everything that goes on in the background to make an exhibition show run smoothly. Working hands-on with other artists has been a great opportunity to have a job like one I could have post-grad.”

“Nothing is fully set in stone yet, but I would love to open up an art studio to teach classes or work in some community space with children and art. I also plan to go back to school at some point for an art therapy degree.”

“My favorite spot is under the tree right behind Tarble. It is the perfect spot to sit, think, read, study, or do homework.”

”I have so many favorite moments it’s so hard to choose! One of them has to be going to the Admiral’s hockey game for a bus trip with CAB! Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch, and it was so fun to go see a game with all my friends.”

“I honestly think the biggest surprise so far has been how welcoming and supportive everyone is. Growing up, I always thought college wouldn’t be for me and everyone did their own thing. But Carthage is a strong community, and everyone wants to see you succeed.”

“I would recommend both psychology and studio art to anyone and everyone! But, I will focus on studio art for this question. I have learned so much about art and myself through this program. The bonds I have made in the Art Department are unmatched and will last a lifetime. They have taught me to grow as an artist and a person.”

”I think 8-year-old Amber would be excited about what I’m doing in school now. For as long as I can remember, I have been doing art. I also love helping people however I can, I have always been a mediator, and I take pride in people being comfortable coming to me when they wanted to talk.”