Bethany Siehl

Admission Counselor

Contact Information

Phone: (610) 409-3181
Email: bsiehl@ursinus.edu

I work specifically with students from Delaware.

Getting to know Bethany

Hometown: West Chester, PA
Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Yoga
Major in college: Major in East Asian Studies, minors in Japanese, English, and Education
Favorite Book or Podcast: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

Tip for the college search

Start with the big questions and then narrow your search down from there! Once you start forming a picture in your head, try to visit as many schools as you can that fit your criteria so you can see what you like. Make a list of pros and cons after each visit to help keep track of your thoughts.

Ursinus is a great place for…

Building life-long friendships. Some of my closest friends now are the same people I used to hang out with in Lower Wismer every day!

Background

After graduating from Ursinus in 2016, I flew to the other side of the world to teach English in Nara, Japan with the JET Program. I worked with pretty much every age group possible—elementary, junior high, high school, adults, seniors, even babies! I stayed in Japan for just under four years before moving back to North America to tutor and teach music and drama at a private elementary and middle school up north in Toronto, Canada. After another four years, I decided it was time to head back home to Pennsylvania. As I had been a tour guide and senior fellow while I was at Ursinus, it seemed like a great idea to transition into admission! I look forward to sharing my personal experiences at Ursinus with future students.

Education

Ursinus College ’16, B.A. East Asian Studies