“Every Northwestern professor I have been privileged to take a class with or casually encounter during an activity on campus or at church has been absolutely gracious and inspiring.”

Adebola Adeyemo ’20 Public relations major from Lagos, Nigeria

Adebola's story

“I truly love and enjoy this college beyond belief. Choosing to attend here was definitely one of my greatest decisions.”

Grahm Kenobbie ’20 Philosophy and computer science major from Phoenix, Arizona

Grahm's story

“Through my courses at Northwestern, I’ve been able to learn about different theological ideas without doubting the importance of the central truth of the gospel. I’ve also been able to grapple with new and ancient ways to worship God. Wrestling with both of these has strengthened my faith.”

Heather Van Itallie ’20 Christian Education and Youth Ministry major from Davenport, Iowa

Heather's story

“Art is an expression of your thoughts in its rawest form, and it is incredible to explore those thoughts at NWC with friends and newfound family.”

William Browning ’19 Art and biology health professions major from Duncan, Oklahoma

William's story

“One of my social work profs says we're trying to work ourselves out of a job. I think one of the most rewarding things we can do is help someone help themselves.”

Amy Tuttle ’19 Social work and Spanish major from Orange City, Iowa

Amy's story

“Besides an education, I have gained meaningful relationships with my professors and peers at Northwestern. I have also gained a broader understanding of my place in the world both as a Christian and a scientist.”

Peace Preston ’19 Chemistry major from Spencer, Iowa

Peace's story

“I would tell students who are considering studying abroad to take the leap and do it. It teaches you so much about who you are, and you learn so much about other people.”

McKinley  Zula ’20 Accounting and business administration major from Pella, Iowa

McKinley 's story

“My history major has changed the way I think and look at the world. I’m much better at thinking critically and organizing details into a coherent whole than I was coming in as a freshman. Even if my career path should take unexpected turns in the future, I think these skills will be very useful.”

Abby Ver Mulm ’20 History major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Abby's story

“The faith-based education, the friendliness of everyone I met, and the tight-knit community that makes up Northwestern weren’t found at the other schools I looked at.”

Hope De Ruyter ’19 Psychology major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Hope's story

“It wasn’t until I asked a tutor for assistance for the first time that I realized how helpful peer tutoring can be.”

Matt Scott ’19 Actuarial Science major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Matt's story

“The opportunities I've had in the English department have led to professional growth as well as helped me build close relationships with professors and fellow English majors.”

Schuyler Sterk ’21 English teaching major from Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Schuyler's story

“I applied to be part of the Honors Program for several reasons, one being that I wished to give myself the best opportunity to be pushed and to strive to achieve the highest of honors. To not challenge myself at this stage would feel as though I’m selling myself short. What makes this program even more desirable is the faculty; I appreciate that my professors are scholars who wish to promote the growth of each student.”

Jonathan Johnson ’21 Business administration and psychology major from Bellflower, California

Jonathan's story

“The biology department provides many opportunities to do individual and group research. Once we learn the lab techniques, our professors give us the freedom to use what we know to solve big questions in the lab. That prepares us for future research and helps us develop problem-solving skills.”

Katie DeKruyff ’19 Genetics/Molecular Biology/Cellular Biology major from Fontana, California

Katie's story

“I appreciate how much the nursing faculty care for us. If we are struggling in a class or are not understanding something very well, they will take the time to help us out and make sure we are back on the right track. They do a very good job of both teaching us and making sure we know they care about us.”

Grant Rohrer ’20 Nursing major from Slayton, Minnesota

Grant's story

“I have met so many nice people and made a lot of good friends who have left a major impact on my life. I felt like I have discovered a family here.”

Poulina Tran ’19 Computer science and mathematics major from Hanoi, Vietnam

Poulina's story