Glorious goals
Felipe Silva always dreamed of studying abroad. He transferred to Northwestern to study religion and has found himself challenged and encouraged to follow his plans after graduation: church planting and community development. After class, he plays intramural sports, works with the International Justice Mission campus chapter, hangs out with friends in the dorm, and keeps his eyes open for snowboarding opportunities.
Kick start
Northwestern offers a lot of opportunities to get involved, which made my transfer experience easy. I got involved in the community here really quickly through my dorm, the soccer team and the International Club.
Passion and vision
The religion program was a big reason why I wanted to come to Northwestern. As I started to get involved in mission work in Brazil and take more seriously my relationship with the Lord, I felt called to spend my time sharing the word of Christ. I also have a passion for underdeveloped communities, so I want to engage the church more in community development.
Beyond the classroom
My religion classes are one of the best things about being here. They have challenged me in many ways, helping me understand and respect people of different religions while finding opportunities to share the gospel. My professors have been available to talk outside of class. We’ve had discussions about international development, poverty and issues in society. They welcome my ideas and thoughts.
Focused on God
The community of people at Northwestern is one of the main encouragements to my spiritual life. Involvement in service projects and ministries such as International Justice Mission and Hunger/Homeless Ministry help you grow and serve God. Chapel worship is a great time in our day when we can stop and listen to God's word together.
Gaining perspective
The best thing about being in college is the opportunity to concentrate on studying and learning new things. College is a time to open your eyes to see what is around you—it’s a place where you find people with similar and different goals in life.
