“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

“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

“If you’re looking to grow during your college years, choose Northwestern.”

Libby Ven Huizen ’21 Worship arts major from Sheldon, Iowa

Libby'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 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’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

“I’ve always liked helping others in need. Not only does helping people in the tutor center give me satisfaction, but the part I love the most is when the student leaves the center understanding the topic.”

Sammy Blum ’21 Biology–health professions major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Sammy's story

“It took a lot of paperwork and long lines of waiting to get a two-minute interview for a student visa at the American embassy, but it was all worth it.”

Wilfredo Almendarez ’22 Political science major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Wilfredo'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

“Northwestern has given me a better environment to focus on my academics and athletics. I have also been able to form strong relationships with my peers and coaches and grow in my relationship with God.”

Dabby Anyadike ’22 Business administration major from Los Angeles, California

Dabby'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

“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

“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

“Math prepares anyone for the fast-paced work environment of any 21st century job because learning the skills for solving complex mathematical problems teaches you how to solve nearly any other problem.”

Kitrick Fynaardt ’21 Math and computer science major from Alton, Iowa

Kitrick'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