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Profiles of the Hesston Experience

photo of Andrea Pankratz
As a student at Hesston College I was able to explore all the possibilities for majors. I took a variety of courses to help me discover my interests. I also made great connections on and off campus for future jobs.

Andrea Pankratz

photo of Todd Lederman
At Hesston, I not only established solid lifelong friendships, I grew spiritually. I was convicted that being a Christian and involved in business can go together. What excites me are my opportunities to further the kingdom because of my business contacts.

Todd Lederman

photo of Lauren (Janzen) Eberspacher

Hesston not only prepared me for my work-based life, but it prepared me to go out and share my faith.

Lauren (Janzen) Eberspacher

photo of Cynde Postma
Hesston has shaped my future in the fact that it’s giving me the opportunities that I need to be able to succeed in the future.  I am getting real-life experience here that I wouldn’t get anywhere else.

Cynde Postma

photo of Rachel Swartzendruber Miller
Hesston was an academic launching pad for me. It transformed who I was as a student. I was supported and discovered what I need to be successful. I learned to love learning.

Rachel Swartzendruber Miller

photo of Shawnti Peachey
Hesston has taught me the value of being accepting, flexible and a critical thinker, all valuable skills that allow a person to adjust to any situation.

Shawnti Peachey

photo of Andrew Penner
I love meeting new people and the people here are so friendly. It was an incredibly easy transition to a new place.

Andrew Penner

photo of Lynae Wright
All of my professors have been very helpful in their instructing and are just very welcoming and friendly people.

Lynae Wright

photo of Glenn Smucker
Hesston promoted a professional life devoted to serving people along with creative self-expression.

Glenn Smucker

photo of Dale Kempf
Hesston planted the seed for a passion for science and making a difference in the world. They are values I carry with me and that people recognize in me today.

Dale Kempf

photo of Larry Catlett
Hesston has the reputation it does because people care. When you have a relaxed environment, learning and success come easy.

Larry Catlett

photo of Alison Franks
My first impression of Hesston was, "Wow where did this little diverse college come from in the middle of Kansas?" I was just like, "Let's see how this goes."

Alison Franks

photo of Masaki Kato
I grew up in Tokyo so Hesston College was a totally different world to me. This small community welcomed me like family.

Masaki Kato

photo of Deb Yoder
I found that most of the classes at Hesston deepen your ability to think critically. Not only do you learn the book knowledge about a subject, but you also learn the important, real-life issues surrounding it.

Deb Yoder

photo of Collette Weaver
Being at a smaller two-year college has allowed me to get a lot more experience in the classroom and have more one-on-one interaction with my professors.

Collette Weaver

photo of Brocia Beachy
I am grateful that the student body has taught me to be more accepting of others’ views and opinions. My professors have taught me how to analyze and look openly at situations.

Brocia Beachy

photo of Mishaun Pfannenstiel
This year has been a tremendous challenge for me, but I like challenges. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. Hesston’s campus has been like a big family to me. It’s been a good fresh start.

Mishaun Pfannenstiel

photo of Marissa King
So much of what I did at Hesston prepared me for studying abroad and working with people in a neighborhood where I am in the minority.

Marissa King

photo of Sarah Lederman
I know I’m going to be a better businesswoman after I’m done at Hesston than I would have been otherwise.

Sarah Lederman

photo of Roger Yoder

My two years at Hesston were probably two of the best years of my life. I grew up in western Maryland and my dream was to become a pilot. My first visit to Hesston came at an early age when my mother had a Mennonite Board of Education meeting there. I went with her on this trip and when I came home I knew that I wanted to become a pilot. By the beginning of high school, I knew that I wanted to go to Hesston because of the aviation program.

Roger Yoder

photo of Janelle (Yutzie) Blubaugh
The feeling of community I experienced while at Hesston played a part in my decision to practice medicine in a small town. I learned to truly value relationships, the importance of caring for those around me under every circumstance, and treating people with respect.

Janelle (Yutzie) Blubaugh

photo of Andy Miller
Some students would say that the “Hesston Experience” involves a Druber’s run or eating cheese fries at Newell’s. However, to me, it means growing in a Christ-centered community.

Andy Miller

photo of Tyler Mitchem
Coming to Hesston gave me opportunities to strengthen my own beliefs, but more importantly, challenged me and forced me to search for answers.

Tyler Mitchem

photo of Lauren Weaver
I am challenged in and out of the classroom daily, but these challenges are helping prepare me for life after Hesston.

Lauren Weaver

photo of Jonathan King
Getting my financial aid package was really easy. It was exciting to see all the scholarships and grants that make it possible to pay for college.

Jonathan King

photo of Kirsti Graffenberger
Coming to college, I wanted to help in other countries and major in something that can be taken globally. Going to Haiti allowed me to see what an issue hunger is in so many places. I want to help stop it, and dietetics is a place to start. A lot of organizations are looking for dieticians to help people find affordable and nutritious food no matter their situation or location.

Kirsti Graffenberger


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