Sarah Loster ?25

Sarah Loster

Class Year

’25

Hometown

Carol Stream, Illinois

Major(s)

Theatre Performance

Minor(s)

Costume Design and Secondary Education

“My favorite class so far has been Acting II. In this class, I was able to further develop my acting skills and gain a foundation for reading and analyzing plays.”

Sarah Loster, ’25

Career goal

“I hope that when I graduate, I can find a job teaching theatre in a high school.”

How have Carthage faculty had an impact on your life or Carthage career?

“The professors in my department are wonderful! They are always willing to talk out any problems I have, and they really care about their students.”

Favorite class

“My favorite class so far has been Acting II. In this class, I was able to further develop my acting skills and gain a foundation for reading and analyzing plays.”

Toughest class

“My most difficult class so far has been Elementary French. I have never taken french before, and learning a new language can be very scary at first.”

Opportunities at Carthage

“I am currently in the New Play Initiative “Memento Mori,” which will be performed here and in Ireland during the upcoming J-Term study tour. I am very excited about this opportunity!”

Scholarships

“I received a theatre scholarship, as well as a few other scholarships from Carthage.”

Favorite moments and memories at Carthage

“Some of my favorite memories include working on theatre productions and hanging out with my friends.”

Favorite spot on campus

“My favorite spot on campus is the costume shop. It’s somewhere I feel happy and welcome, and I can always find a friend or professor there.”

Biggest surprise so far

“The biggest surprise so far has been how friendly and welcoming everyone is.”

What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?

“I think my 8-year-old self would be proud of me for following my dreams and doing what I love.”

Why should other students consider your major? What advice do you have for them?

“I think that other students should major in theatre performance because it’s very interesting, and the professors who you learn from are amazing!”

Why Carthage?

“I chose Carthage because it was important for me to be at a college with small classes and where I could to get to know my professors.”