“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

“I have loved working with every professor in the Spanish department. They are all so kind and all demonstrate their dedication to students and their jobs.”

Suresh Portillo ’20 translation and interpretation major from San Francisco, California

Suresh's story

“At Northwestern I’ve gained relationships that will last a lifetime. It took less than a couple of hours on campus for me to meet someone who is now one of my best friends. And from there I found countless other friends who I know will be there for me at any time in my life.”

Chris Ten Pas ’21 Criminal justice major from Oostburg, Wisconsin

Chris's story

“I really love the idea of interdisciplinary study that the Honors Program offers. This really interests me because my majors are so different, and because I love to learn as much as I can. In fact, I wanted to major in four or five disciplines, but that’s not feasible, so instead I enrolled in the Honors Program because it promises experience in fields outside of your own, which is really cool.”

Landon Van Berkum ’22 Computer science and history major from Everson, Washington

Landon'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 have gained so many more things from Northwestern than just a fabulous education. I have grown in my faith every year, I have met incredible friends—including my fiancée—and established relationships that will last a lifetime, and I have grown in my musical skills. Northwestern is truly an amazing college.”

Joel Van Peursem ’21 Music and secondary education major from Vermillion, South Dakota

Joel'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

“I feel very well prepared for my future because I have had a lot of success in my internships. Last summer I interned for Foster Group and was able to adjust very fast even though I had never had a job in the finance industry. Learning in the classroom was a great starting point.”

Devin Vander Werff ’20 Business administration/finance major from Urbandale, Iowa

Devin's story

“I want to live in a political system that cares about others as much as Jesus commands and abides by the ethic of loving others as yourself. Hopefully studying political science will enable me to do that more effectively.”

Noah Karmann ’21 Political science and history major from Columbus, Nebraska

Noah'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 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  Fopma ’20 Accounting and business administration major from Pella, Iowa

McKinley 's story

“What motivated me to come here is that the college has a very diverse soccer team with highly skilled players, and it offers a strong academic program that includes a wide range of business degrees.”

Jacobo Garcia-Nieto de la Orden ’19 Business administration/finance and management major from Barcelona, Spain

Jacobo'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

“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 ’20 Social work and Spanish major from Orange City, Iowa

Amy's story

“Northwestern provides an incredible education that puts students well on their way to achieving their goals.”

Erica Hulsing ’21 Sport management and accounting major from Grinnell, Iowa

Erica's story