Nic Leither
Psychology major from Atwater, Minnesota

Right brain, left brain
Graduate school is in Nic’s plans for the future, as is a career in human relations and/or outdoor education. This spring he is studying in the Middle Eastern country of Oman through Northwestern’s semester study abroad program. An All-American wrestler, Nic is also a member of the college’s Black V improv team and active in the Campus Democrats.

Looking deeper
I chose Northwestern for a variety of reasons. When I visited, I saw a place that would challenge me as a person in and out of the classroom, and a place where I would have a relationship with the professors and be involved in a lot of different activities. My residence hall and the wrestling team also offered me an opportunity to be involved in two excellent communities of brothers and to compete in sports.

Brain trust
The psychology professors make sure that when their students leave with a Northwestern diploma, they know their stuff. I feel like I’m pushed academically, and the reason we’re pushed is because the professors care about us and want to give us the best education possible. They take an interest in our lives outside the classroom and want to get to know us on an individual level and help us achieve our goals in psychology.

Think leadership
I’m a captain on the wrestling team, a leader in my dorm, and the vice president of the Campus Democrats. There are many opportunities to start and to be involved in many different clubs at Northwestern.

Heart and mind
I have a great group of friends and a better idea of my identity than when I first came. Northwestern has challenged me and pushed me to discover what I truly believe. The importance of community and tradition, my idea of what the church should be, and what it means to be a follower of Christ have all changed for the better during my time at Northwestern.

Making connections
I think that Northwestern’s setting is something I’ve grown to appreciate the most, as strange as that may sound. Orange City’s size and location encourages students to stay on campus during the weekends, and because of that, it encourages us to make friends and create our own fun.