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Students Megumi Psychology Transferring 6,000 miles from home, international student Megumi was helped by Northwestern’s good connections overseas.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students Marissa Theatre Marissa transferred to Northwestern for a well-rounded education in both theatre and faith.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students Jamie Secondary Education Hands-on experience in local classrooms helped affirm Jamie’s choice to become a teacher.
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Students Nathania Marketing Nathania says financial aid at Northwestern made costs comparable to that of an in-state school in Colorado.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students Andrew Chemistry Challenging courses + caring professors mixed with leadership experiences are equipping Andrew to pursue a career in health care.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students Sarah Study abroad During her semester abroad, Sarah enjoyed being immersed in European cultures and growing in independence.
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Students David Economics David chose NWC for its strong academics, sense of community and competitive athletics.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students Elena History Elena chose Northwestern so she could continue to pursue her favorite activities while earning a high-quality education.
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Students 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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Students Jacob Biochemistry Jacob chose NWC because of its small size, strong science departments and Christian community.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students Sonu Computer Science Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.
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Students 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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Students Lillian Social Enterprise Northwestern’s social enterprise major is preparing Lillian for a career in ministry, business ownership or both.
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Students 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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Students Jackson Nursing Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.
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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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Students 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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