Transferring to stand out
Coming to Northwestern as a second-year transfer student, Elijah was amazed by the warm welcome and intentionality given to helping him find community and feel part of the Raider family. As Elijah has pursued elementary education and participated in numerous campus activities, he has grown deeper spiritually and developed strong leadership skills that will serve him well in his teaching and coaching career.
Smooth transition
The staff and culture at Northwestern made my transition super smooth. The orientation process was incredible. Students are placed in small groups for orientation weekend, and the transfer students have their own group. This allows transfers to find their footing on campus with all the new students while also walking alongside other transfers with similar college experience. I was immediately welcomed by staff and students alike.
Excellence in teaching
I transferred because Northwestern offers a great environment for growing academically and spiritually. Knowing I could pursue teaching in an excellent program while competing in track and field and being challenged to grow in my faith was very appealing. The “teacher as servant” model taught by the Northwestern education department is one example of how this program stands out in delivering academic and spiritual learning.
Real community + leadership opportunity
Community is a high value at Northwestern College, and that belief is backed up with action. Northwestern really is a student body that loves to be together. I’ve developed lifelong friends and grown in my ability to build relationships while allowing myself to be vulnerably known. I’m so grateful to have found people who love me and challenge me to become more like Jesus. The Lord has also grown me tremendously by helping me step into leadership opportunities on the worship team and as a resident assistant that have both challenged and encouraged me. I’m so thankful for the way God has shaped me through Northwestern College, and I’m excited to see how he uses the things he’s taught me.
