Joseph Hertzel
Undergraduate Admissions
Territory:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Eastern Nebraska, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee
Personal Information:
Hometown: Omaha, NE
High school: Creighton Prep High School
College: Creighton University
Major: Psychology & Business Administration
Activities during college: I was involved in New Student Orientation, TRIO/SSS, service, research, and served as a teaching assistant.
Hobbies: Going to movies, reading, playing golf & pickleball, playing video grams, drawing, watching sports, and hiking.
Fun fact about yourself: I listen to instrumental music just as much, if not more, than music with words.
Why do you think Creighton is special? Creighton University is a special place because we invest so much time, energy and care into our students. We want our students to grow academically and personally throughout their 4 years here. Creighton pushes people to become better versions of themselves every single day both in and outside the classroom. We don't shy away from the fact that college will be hard sometimes, but regardless of what is happening in your life, we will always be there for you!
Do you have any special advice or tips for applicants? The biggest piece of advice I could offer is to be truly yourself in every aspect of the college admissions process. We want to get to know applicants not just as students, but also as people. We love reading and hearing about the things that you are interested in and passionate about. So, staying true to who you are is my biggest piece of advice and that will lead you to the place you are meant to be.
What do you like about Omaha and what are your favorite secret spots? I love Omaha because it is the perfect balance between having all of the opportunities and benefits of a large city, while also having that smaller town community. There are so many fun things to do here and so many cool places to go see. Some of my favorite spots around town are the Heartland of America park/Riverfront, Aksarben Village (Inner Rail food court), Standing Bear Lake & Lake Zorinsky, Pitch Pizzeria, Memorial Park/Dundee and the Nebraska Crossing Outlets.