Jacob Hill
Chemistry Major

"The most impressive thing I have found in the Chemistry department at Catawba is the willingness of the professors to facilitate help and resources for who are willing to put the work in. Catawba appealed to me because there is opportunity to work with other students, professors, and advisors to extend education beyond coursework and develop as a person and member of the community."

Rachel Cone
Chemistry Major

"The reason I chose Catawba was because my parents went here and I fell in love with the campus! I chose the Chemistry Department because I want to become a doctor and I know the personal attention I receive here will help me accomplish my future goal."

Hannah Burleson
Chemistry Major

"I have truly enjoyed my time here as a Chemistry major at Catawba. The professors are all so wonderful and know how to encourage students to become better scientist. I can remember being a freshman and how afraid I was to mess things up in the lab at first. To begin with the professors had to explain a lot of things, but as time went on I gained more freedom to figure things out on my own. They are always there if you have a question or just need to talk. I have also enjoyed getting to know the other chemistry majors. There is no way that you can't become friends with them after spending so many hours in the lab working with them. It has all been a wonderful experience that has prepared me in so many ways to continue on to graduate school."

Kimberly Chapman
Chemistry Major

"I attended a larger university just before transferring to Catawba, where I felt like a number instead of a student. At Catawba, the ratio of professor to student is excellent giving you the one-on-one attention everyone deserves. I have learned and accomplished a great deal more at Catawba than I ever would have at a large university."