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StudentsMegumi

Megumi

Psychology
Transferring 6,000 miles from home, international student Megumi was helped by Northwestern’s good connections overseas.

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StudentsReid

Reid

Engineering
Taking things apart, fixing them and putting things together have been Reid’s passion since childhood. With a standout engineering degree from NWC, he can use these skills to impact the world.

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StudentsMitchell

Mitchell

Social Enterprise
As a social enterprise major, Mitchell appreciates its complementary emphases on both business and ministry because it prepares him for a variety of full-time ministry positions.

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StudentsLane

Lane

Elementary Education
As a Raider pole vaulter, Lane knows the importance of committing without hesitation to each vault—and applies that same “all-in” approach to life.

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StudentsDannen

Dannen

Management
Dannen is looking forward to applying what she has learned in Northwestern’s business classes, an internship, and Business Club activities as she pursues a career in management.

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StudentsTark

Tark

Biology
Knowing that Tark is interested in teaching biology at the secondary level, his professors give him tips on how to modify a lab or lesson so he can use it in a high school classroom.

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StudentsKacey

Kacey

Youth Ministry and Christian Formation
Kacey seeks to impact youth for Christ in the same way people ministered to her while she was in middle school.

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StudentsGabriel

Gabriel

Biophysics
Gabriel’s desire to grow in faith and pursue his passion for biophysics led him to the strong Christ-centered community and academic excellence at Northwestern.

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StudentsKerstyn

Kerstyn

Public Relations
The versatility of the public relations major has been a perfect choice for Kerstyn, who wanted to embrace the creative side of business.

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StudentsElijah

Elijah

Transfers
When Elijah transferred to Northwestern to pursue elementary education, he not only found standout academics but an authentic community that is transforming his life.

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StudentsKylie

Kylie

Biology-Health Professions
Kylie, who wants to be a primary-care physician assistant, chose Northwestern because of the reputable biology program, small class size and strong basketball program.

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StudentsMarissa

Marissa

Theatre
Marissa transferred to Northwestern for a well-rounded education in both theatre and faith.

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StudentsRyder

Ryder

Business Administration
Ryder chose Northwestern because it is Christ-oriented, and because he had the opportunity to play baseball at the collegiate level.

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StudentsNoah

Noah

Sport Management
Noah chose Northwestern because it felt like home and gave him an opportunity to grow his relationship with Christ, earn a college degree and play college football.

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StudentsJamie

Jamie

Secondary Education
Hands-on experience in local classrooms helped affirm Jamie’s choice to become a teacher.

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StudentsNathania

Nathania

Marketing
Nathania says financial aid at Northwestern made costs comparable to that of an in-state school in Colorado.

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StudentsNathan

Nathan

Business Education
Gaining professional skills and being equipped to live out his faith in real-world work environments makes Nathan excited about his future.

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StudentsLiam

Liam

Data Science and Statistics
Liam chose Northwestern because he wanted an education within a Christian community—and because of its strong math program.

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StudentsAndrew

Andrew

Chemistry
Challenging courses + caring professors mixed with leadership experiences are equipping Andrew to pursue a career in health care.

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StudentsHannah

Hannah

Criminal Justice
Hannah chose Northwestern because of the emphasis on community, the welcoming campus environment, and the Christ-centered focus in the classrooms.

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StudentsJoshua

Joshua

Tutors
Tutoring, outreach and participating on Northwestern’s baseball team give Joshua meaningful opportunities to lead and build strong relationships.

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StudentsSarah

Sarah

Study abroad
During her semester abroad, Sarah enjoyed being immersed in European cultures and growing in independence.

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StudentsDavid

David

Economics
David chose NWC for its strong academics, sense of community and competitive athletics.

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StudentsAshley

Ashley

Translation & interpretation
After interpreting for her parents and others in her hometown as a kid, Ashley knew she wanted to do something in the interpretation field.

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StudentsAshlyn

Ashlyn

Biblical and Theological Studies
In addition to having fun with friends, studying abroad, and learning how to be a leader, Ashlyn is gaining a better understanding of God’s word through her major in biblical and theological studies.

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StudentsGavin

Gavin

Worship Arts
Gavin started at Northwestern to pursue his then-girlfriend, who is now his fiancee; he stayed because of the campus community and spiritual growth he experienced immediately after arriving.

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StudentsMari

Mari

Social Work
Adopted from Ethiopia, Mari hopes to use her personal experience to help other families through the adoption process.

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StudentsSpencer

Spencer

NEXT Program
Spencer is taking classes, living in a dorm and participating in student activities as part of Northwestern NEXT, a program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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StudentsMallory

Mallory

Nursing
Exceptional nursing facilities, equipment and professors are preparing Mallory to provide health care in a way that serves others in the name of Christ.

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StudentsMarco

Marco

Physical Education
Marco is a future teacher and basketball coach whose goal is to follow Christ’s example in the way he serves his students.

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StudentsLuke

Luke

Political Science
As a political science major at Northwestern, Luke is learning to think critically and apply God’s Word to complex issues. Once he graduates from NWC, he plans to attend law school in his home state of Nebraska.

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StudentsBraeden

Braeden

Math
At Northwestern, Braeden has been encouraged not to be afraid to make mistakes while he learns—an environment he wants to replicate when he becomes a high school math teacher.

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StudentsMeredith

Meredith

Music
Meredith plays in multiple Northwestern music ensembles, goes on annual music tours, and participates in clubs and activities aligned with her interests and career goals.

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StudentsIsabel

Isabel

Actuarial Science
Isabel chose Northwestern because of how it prepares actuarial science students to pass their professional exams—and because of its Christian community and smaller class sizes.

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StudentsHarris

Harris

Marketing
Harris loves the research, strategies and statistics involved in marketing and has gained experience in his chosen career field both on campus and through a summer internship.

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StudentsElena

Elena

History
Elena chose Northwestern so she could continue to pursue her favorite activities while earning a high-quality education.

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StudentsEmma

Emma

Genetics
Multiple research opportunities as an undergraduate student at Northwestern are leading Emma to consider a career in either the medical field or conducting research.

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StudentsJacob

Jacob

Biochemistry
Jacob chose NWC because of its small size, strong science departments and Christian community.

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StudentsPrincess

Princess

Medical Laboratory Science
Choosing a college 6,000 miles from home was a leap of faith for Princess—one that was rewarded by challenging classes, opportunities for research, close friendships, and a growing relationship with Christ.

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StudentsMairin

Mairin

Software Engineering
Mairin was drawn to software engineering as a field where she could work with computers and still interact with others.

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StudentsLogan

Logan

Agricultural Business
Logan’s major in agricultural business and participation in Northwestern’s Future Generations of Agriculture Club is preparing him for a career as an ag loan officer or accountant.

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StudentsAJ

AJ

English Teaching
AJ views his professors as teaching role models who are committed to preparing him well for his future English classroom.

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StudentsThea

Thea

Graphic Design
Since coming to Northwestern, Thea has learned to see art as a form of worship and a means of reflecting God the Creator.

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StudentsNoah

Noah

Psychology
Noah appreciates the psychology department’s research opportunities as solid preparation for his career as a family therapist for veterans.

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StudentsCarie

Carie

Art
Inspired by her professors, Carie is learning different art techniques, as well as developing her own artistic style. Grad school may be in her future, along with eventually working for an art museum.

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StudentsEmmy

Emmy

International Business
Emmy is discovering that a deep knowledge of culture can be helpful when doing business abroad and at home.

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StudentsIzaac

Izaac

Spanish
Izaac’s world has been opened through his Spanish classes, but also by attending Spanish-speaking churches and spending a semester abroad.

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StudentsGrace

Grace

Social Work
Despite growing up just a mile from campus, Grace has found NWC to be a place of opportunities and new experiences.

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StudentsGabe

Gabe

Accounting
Gabe found accounting to be the perfect match for his interests and abilities, and he is gaining leadership experience through his involvements at NWC.

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StudentsAnnika

Annika

Finance
Annika added a finance major after a professor told her that knowledge of banking and economics could help her developing math skills.

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StudentsTaylor

Taylor

Art Therapy
An art therapy major, Taylor desires to use art to help people sort through the challenges in their lives.

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StudentsSonu

Sonu

Computer Science
Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.

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StudentsEmily

Emily

Exercise Science
The kinesiology department’s strong grad placement rates convinced Emily that NWC would prepare her for PT school.

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StudentsLillian

Lillian

Social Enterprise
Northwestern’s social enterprise major is preparing Lillian for a career in ministry, business ownership or both.

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StudentsElyssa

Elyssa

English Teaching
Though she is 9,000 miles from home, international student Elyssa has found a second family at Northwestern as she prepares to become an English teacher.

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StudentsJackson

Jackson

Nursing
Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.

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StudentsEmily

Emily

Physical Education
A two-sport all-conference athlete, Emily looks forward to becoming a physical education teacher so she can inspire children to become more active.

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StudentsGarrett

Garrett

Biology-Ecological Science
An internship helped Garrett pursue his career goals in wildlife and fisheries science. While graduate school may be in his future, eventually he hopes to work as a state or federal wildlife biologist.

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StudentsCaroline

Caroline

Physics Education
Caroline chose Northwestern because of its close-knit community, and as she prepares to be a math and physics teacher, she seeks to work at a smaller school where she can have similar close connections with students.

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StudentsIsaiah

Isaiah

Biology-Health Professions, Chemistry, Business Administration/Finance and Economics
An aspiring doctor who is completing four majors, Isaiah says his Honors program experience studying and then touring historic sites in Greece was the highlight of his time at Northwestern.

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