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What College Should Be

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1,630 bright, hardworking men and women from many backgrounds, our students know what they want. It’s why they’re here.

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We think college should be fun and exciting, a place and a time to explore new ideas and try new things—to get a sense of what you want to do with your life and to figure out who you are.

Lebanon Valley College is for students who want:

A broad education . . . . . . . . . . 2A strong major . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Friendships that last . . . . . . . . 6Life-changing experiences . . . 8A full life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A second home . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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“ I began college as a biology major and then switched to philosophy, American studies, and English literature . In a sense, the liberal arts embodies the Renaissance ideal: do as much as you can and do it well . ”

MARQUIS BEY ’14

Majors: Philosophy, American Studies, English LiteratureHometown: Philadelphia, Pa.Activities: powerlifting, reading, and writing

INVOLVED PROFESSORS

LVC’s caring, dedicated professors enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience. Because LVC is a close-knit community, professors make a point of really getting to know their students—meeting with them outside of class, attending their performances, or cheering them on from the sidelines at games.

SMALL CLASSES

Learning works best when students are involved. That’s why the average class size at LVC is only 20, and why so many classes are based on close discussion—instead of the lecture-style courses that are the norm at larger colleges and universities.

CONSTANT SUPPORT

We support our students in many ways, from free tutoring in any subject to writing help on any paper . Once you’re at LVC, you’re part of our family, and we’ll do all we can to make sure you succeed (and graduate in four years).

College should offer . . .

a broadeducationThis is your time to explore—to try out new roles, challenge yourself, and build a wide foundation of knowledge and experience .

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LEARN EVERYTHING

A liberal arts education is about exploring many subjects and delving into unfamiliar topics—such as economics, art history, or computer science—that you might not have been able to study in high school. It’s about using different parts of your brain, learning the basics of many fields, and, oftentimes, discovering a new passion.

College should include . . .

a strongmajorFor the first time in your life, you’ll get to really focus on the subjects that interest you the most, becoming an expert and preparing for your career .

MusicWhether studying theory and performance or learning the basics of music business, education, or recording technology, LVC students explore a variety of professions within the music industry.

Working with LVC professor of music Jeff Snyder, six LVC students imagined and launched <R>Evolution Records, a student- run label that provides production, promotion, and distribution services to student bands of every genre while supporting a number of service-based projects. Students of all majors bring their knowledge and expertise to help <R>Evolution function as a business—while logging real-world experience and developing marketable skills.

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TYLER GARRETT ’12

Major: Music Recording Technology

NICK D’ANGELO ’12

Major: Music Business

DEANNA BERISH ’12

Major: Music Business

NIKKI ABBAMONT ’13

Majors: Individualized, Entertainment Business

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DIG DEEP

In addition to exploring many subjects, you’ll choose one (or two) to focus on. Some majors relate directly to specific careers—accounting or digital communications, for example—while others build skills and knowledge that will be useful in anything you do.

Physical Therapy

Backed by outstanding facilities and having gained practical experience by working with LVC athletes, students in this six-year program graduate with a doctor of physical therapy degree.

OTHER AREAS OF STUDY

In addition to their major, LVC students may add a minor; prepare for careers in medicine, law, dentistry, or the ministry; earn teacher certification; or pursue a joint degree.

Teaching Certification

Art EducationEarly Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education/Special Education

K–12 EducationMusic EducationSecondary Education

Minors, Concentrations, and Other Areas of Study

American StudiesCommunicationsCreative WritingLaw and SocietyLiteratureTheater

Cooperative Programs

EngineeringMedical Technology

Pre-professional Areas

DentistryMedicineLawMinistryVeterinary Medicine

MAJORS

AccountingActuarial ScienceArt & Art HistoryBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

BiologyBusiness Administration

ChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeDigital Communications

Economics

EducationEnglishFrenchGermanHealth Care Management

Historical Communications

HistoryIndividualized Major

International Studies

MathematicsMedical Technology

Music

Music BusinessMusic EducationMusic Recording Technology

PhilosophyPhysical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychobiologyPsychologyReligionSociologySpanish

EducationChoosing from among a range of certifications, and with four years of class-room observation and then a semester of student-teaching, LVC’s education majors become excellent teachers who get great jobs after graduation.

College should lead to . . .

friendshipsthat last From classroom debates to midnight conversations to lazy afternoons in the quad, college experiences forge the kind of bonds that never seem to break .

COURTNEY ROYER ’14

Major: Early Childhood Education Hometown: Grantville, Pa.Activities: Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Lebanon Valley Education Partnership

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ALWAYS A DUTCHMAN

Membership in the LVC family doesn’t end at graduation. Students tend to love their LVC experience so much that they keep in touch with the College throughout their lives, helping young graduates however they can—whether through career guidance, referrals, or internships . With 15,000 LVC alumni around the world, there’s always a friendly face or helping hand wherever you go and in whatever profession you choose.

BUILT-IN SUPPORT

LVC’s 48 resident assistants are upperclass students who live in the residence halls and help freshmen adjust to college life—making sure they have the guidance and resources they need to succeed .

JUST LIKE HOME

LVC is a friendly and safe residential environment where students live together just a few steps from the center of campus. More than just places to study and sleep, LVC’s residence halls are fun, interesting communities where lasting friendships and memories are made.

SARA STAUFFER ’14

Major: Early Childhood Education Hometown: Red Lion, Pa.Activities: Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Lebanon Valley Education Partnership, Peer Mentor

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“ I went to Perugia, Italy, and studied Italian language, food, and politics . I learned a new culture and made great friends .”

INTERNSHIPS

Through an internship position, you can try out a career that interests you and apply the things you’ve learned in class to a professional setting. Internships look great on a résumé because employers want to hire people with actual work experience. More than 60 percent of LVC students complete a professional internship, student teaching, or field/clinical experience .

Here are a few of the internships our students have held in recent years:

designing window displays for Anthropologie

researching new applications for existing drugs at Penn State University College of Medicine

archiving historical materials for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

College should include . . .

life-changingexperiencesYour world is about to get a lot bigger . Soon, you’ll have the chance to live and study in another country, join a professor in the laboratory, or try a career through an internship .

RESEARCH

Because LVC’s professors are also scientists and scholars, they need help collecting data, running their experiments, and researching their books and articles. Assisting professors with research builds valuable skills and experience . At large universities, these opportunities usually go to graduate students. At LVC, they go to you.

GABRIEL LINCOLN-DE CUSATIS ’12

Major: Political Science Minor: International StudiesHometown: Havre de Grace, Md.Activities: cross country, track & field, swimming

STUDY ABROAD

One in five LVC students spends time learning in another country—studying Spanish in Argentina, business in the Netherlands, or music recording technology in Northern Ireland, for example. LVC offers semester-long programs in 11 countries, as well as shorter-term options around the world, giving students of any major the chance to see what it’s like to live and learn in another culture.

Northern Ireland

New Zealand

Australia

Spain

Argentina

England

Greece

France Italy

Netherlands

Germany

United States (off-campus programs in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia)

Gabriel’s Italy scrapbook

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DINING

LVC students enjoy a variety of healthy, delicious foods on campus and more options in Annville. In college, mealtimes are a chance to relax for a bit and catch up with friends between classes.

ATHLETICS

A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), LVC offers the following sports:

Baseball •Basketball ••Cross Country ••Field Hockey •Football •Golf ••Ice Hockey •Lacrosse ••Soccer ••Softball •Swimming ••Tennis ••Track & Field (indoor

and outdoor) ••Volleyball •• men’s

• women’s

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Approximately 60 percent of the student body participates in intramural sports . Options include Ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, and coed flag football.

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is LVC’s mascot.

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College should offer . . .

a full life You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it

again: hard work is nothing without a bit of play . At LVC, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spend time with friends doing the things you love best .

STUDENT LIFE

LVC offers more than 90 student-run clubs and organizations . Below is just a sampling:

Audio Engineering SocietyLa Vie Collegienne

(student newspaper)LVC Drum LineLVEP Mentor ProgramTae Kwon Do ClubTuba-Euphonium Ensemble

VISITING ARTISTS

LVC regularly hosts visiting musicians, artists, comedians, and other types of performers. For example, Ben Bailey, Secondhand Serenade, and comedian Ross Matthews have all performed here in recent years.

MUSIC FACILITIES

LVC’s extensive music facilities include numerous classrooms, teaching studios, practice studios, rehearsal halls, and state-of-the-art recording studios.

SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING

More than 50 different student organizations and sports teams contribute to LVC-sponsored community service projects each year. Giving back is part of what it means to be an LVC student .

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

LVC’s award-winning athletic facilities include a state of the art fitness center, a 75-acre field complex, a 36,000-square-foot gymnasium, a 200-meter indoor track, six outdoor tennis courts, and a 25-meter pool.

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“ I believe that being involved is very important . It shapes you as a person . It broadens your views and relationships . And it allows you to share your opinions and experiences with others .”

HEATHER TRAN ’14

Major: Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyHometown: Nottingham, Pa.Activities: soccer, running, Multicultural Mentor, resident assistant, Pallas Honor Society

“ LVC has a unique relationship with Annville, in that students have discovered ways to both enjoy and give back to the local community .”

MCKENNA SNYDER ’14

Majors: English Literature and Sociology Hometown: Elizabethtown, Pa.Activities: resident assistant, Student Government class secretary, volunteer firefighter

When flooding threatened Annville in the fall of 2011, McKenna Snyder and several of her friends got involved with the relief effort through the local fire company—and kept volunteering long after the crisis passed. For McKenna, “The Annville Fire Department truly embodies the spirit of volunteerism . My friends and I love the family we’ve found at Station 5, and couldn’t imagine our LVC experience without them!”

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WEEKEND GETAWAYS

LVC sponsors regular weekend trips (including free bus fare) to such activities and destinations as paintball, ski trips in the Poconos, Philadelphia Flyers games, Rehoboth Beach, the Lancaster Outlets, and New York City .

NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

Annville is surrounded by towns and cities that provide LVC students with even more opportunities for learning and fun . Here are a few:

ANNVILLE

Big enough to provide the resources students need and small enough to be personable and safe, Annville is the quintessential college town . From the Kettering Corner Ice Cream Parlor to MJ’s Coffee House to the historic Allen Theatre, Annville’s favorite student destinations are just a block or two from campus.

Palmyra (8 minutes) bowling, ice rink, sports complex

Hershey (15 minutes) Hersheypark, GIANT Center, AHL Hockey, outlet mall

Harrisburg (35 minutes)

minor league baseball, state capitol, symphony

York (1 hour)

skiing, state park

Philadelphia (1.5 hours)

pro sports, culture, historic landmarks

Baltimore (2 hours)

pro sports, crab cakes, aquarium

College should be . . .

a secondhomeNot all college experiences happen on campus . You’re also part of a wider community—a place you’ll be a part of, give back to, and even call home .

JUST CLOSE ENOUGH

For many LVC students from towns and cities throughout eastern Pennsylvania, Annville is just close enough—without being too close—to home. They can easily get back when they need to (for a home-cooked meal or to catch up on laundry) but still feel like they’ve gone away to college.

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