Sydney Barton

Class Year

2026

Hometown

Brimfield, IL

Major(s)

Biopsychology (Minor in Political Science)

Monmouth & You

Why did you choose Monmouth?

When I stepped on campus for the first time it just felt like home. I loved the layout of campus, the professors, and all the programs I had heard about.

What advice do you have for students searching for a college?

Go with your gut. You will definitely want to look at the programs you are interested in, campus life, and the living situations, but beyond that, if you are finding a lot of similarities, sometimes you will have to listen to your gut feeling. I also highly recommend asking yourself if you can see yourself on campus at that institution. Do you feel at home there?

What advice do you have for students who choose Monmouth?

Get involved. You don’t have to do everything but definitely get out there and I’m sure you’ll find something that you enjoy!