By Alyssa Baxter
WENHAM, MA- When Jim Falkenstrom decided to transfer to Gordon College, he was most excited about baseball- to play, to be a part of the team that's competitive, but fun and to connect with the guys. He has not been disappointed.
Falkenstrom, a 19-year-old, sophomore from Reading, MA, feels like he has been here all along. "I have not had any trouble finding friends," he said. As a member of the baseball team, he has connected with many of the players.
"The guys love him (on the team). He immediately fit right in," said Steve Myhren, the 21-year-old captain from Vernon, NJ."I had all the same wishes for my Gordon experience. Maybe that's the reason we connected so well," said Myhren.
Falkenstrom came to Gordon to play. While he was at Messiah, he only played two innings, but at Gordon, he hopes to be more of an asset.
Along with baseball, he values his academics."My classes are challenging, but not overwhelming," he said, "it's a great balance."
He wanted to be a part of the loving community, the strong academic reputation, and the ideal location which attracts many students to Gordon. He's comforted knowing he made the right decision to transfer here.
"The campus is beautiful, the housing arrangements are exceptional, and the location is ideal," he said, "It's all the things I wish I had from the beginning. . . but, better late than never."
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