Prepping for law school
Luke is combining his political science major with another major in economics and a minor in business administration. In addition to his academic studies, he competes in esports on the Rocket League team, serves on the campus ministry team, and works with the Student Athletic Leadership Team (SALT). After graduating from Northwestern, Luke plans to attend law school at either the University of Nebraska–Lincoln or Creighton University, with the goal of becoming an attorney.
Political origins
One of my favorite aspects of political science is learning the origins of different political schools of thought. I often hear words like conservative, liberal, socialist and others thrown around in modern politics, but learning what these concepts are in their purest form has given me a much richer understanding of politics and helped me to form my own opinions.
Applying God’s Word
My professors often lead discussions about current events and introduce passages of Scripture to help inform the discussion. We’ll talk about the nuances of the event and then discuss what the Bible has to say about it. Being a political science major has strengthened my faith by helping me learn to apply God’s Word to deeply complex political issues. Northwestern’s professors do an outstanding job of facing these issues head-on and encouraging students to think deeply about how faith should inform these issues.
Critical thinking
Being a political science major has greatly improved my ability to read about a topic and critically evaluate and write about it. My goal is to become an attorney, so these skills will help me greatly in law school and give me an edge in my future career.
Excellence + leadership
What I appreciate most about Northwestern is the drive for excellence that’s present on campus. Whether it’s in academics, sports or faith, Northwestern’s faculty, staff and coaches strive to be excellent in all that they do. I’ve also been given many opportunities for leadership at NWC. In the spring semester of my sophomore year, I attended the Christian Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where we spoke with lawmakers and toured the White House.
