“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

“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

“Northwestern’s education faculty are absolutely amazing. They truly want to see you succeed and want to get to know you on a personal level.”

Trevor Rozeboom ’20 Elementary education major from Rock Rapids, Iowa

Trevor'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

“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 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

“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

“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

“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

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

McKinley '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’ve grown as a person in every way at Northwestern—academically, emotionally and spiritually. I’ve learned so much about myself, others and the world around me. Northwestern is a beautiful, fun and safe place that truly changes students’ lives if they let it.”

Samantha Olson ’22 Biology-health professions major from Sioux Center, Iowa

Samantha'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

“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