Name: Mitch Luken
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Year: Sophomore
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: German
Sport(s): Men's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field

I chose to attend Heidelberg because ...
I liked the small school feel and the environmental science program caught my attention.

The best part about playing a sport at Heidelberg is ...
The team culture. My team is my family. 

Heidelberg is unique because ... 
We support athletics extremely well. Our gym is often packed for any sport and I don't feel as though any team is treated unfairly with support. 

My career goal is ... 
Work as an Environmental Scientist performing chemical tests in the field.

Describe your most unique experience at Heidelberg (top internships, study abroad, etc.) ... 
My most unique experience was studying for 6 weeks over the summer in Heidelberg, Germany. Not only did I get a much better grasp of the German language but I learned a lot about German culture and history, while making lots of friends.