Servant leader
While searching coast to coast for the right college, Joshua knew Northwestern would be his home after meeting with his potential professors. Their genuine commitment to helping achieve his goals—coupled with excellent academics, athletics and a thriving faith community—made Northwestern stand out from the rest. An honor student with a biochemistry major and philosophy minor, Joshua plans to attend medical school in the future. He credits the strong, faithful community of faculty and students for his standout experience.
Living out values
I chose Northwestern because of the small-school Christian education. Not only does Northwestern stand out within Christian academics, but it also lives out what it preaches. The entire science department was committed to helping me reach my goals of higher education immediately when I stepped onto campus. During my college search, there were no other ones that I felt operated on such a high level of academics and faith. This realization led me to enroll in Northwestern, which has ended up being a better choice than I could have imagined.
Helping people grow
At the end of my freshman year, my biology and chemistry professors recommended that I serve in the Student Success Center (SSC) to tutor other students in these classes. The SSC is for any student who wants to improve, regardless of their grades. It helps create better study habits, confidence and academic discipline. I enjoy helping students grow in their knowledge and having the opportunity to teach. Some of the most meaningful things about tutoring have come out of conversations that have started at the SSC. I most enjoy seeing people grow from when they first come all the way to the end of the year.
Committed community
I have gained a community that is committed to the betterment of everyone. Whether it is academically, socially or spiritually, there is always someone to grow with. The friends I have made during my time here are friends I will have for life. The faculty are some of the greatest people I have met; I do not know where I would be without them. Northwestern has given me an appreciation for a strong Christian community.
