Wes transferred to Northwestern after a year at the University of California, Berkeley, and it didn’t take him long to feel at home. He serves as the academic affairs representative for the Student Government Association, lives in the Wilderness Ministry themed house, plays in the band, sings in the choir, and competes on the college’s Lacrosse Club team. Wes is majoring in music ministry and business administration and is considering law school, seminary or graduate school in music after he earns his degree from NWC.

The whole package
“Attending a major university with a secular ideology made me realize I wanted more than simply a rigorous academic experience. I wanted a holistic one that integrated academics with my personal and religious beliefs.”

Smooth move
“Transferring to Northwestern was easy. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. When all the paperwork was processed, they helped me form a schedule that would work with my current employer. They made my transition very smooth.”

A place to belong
“I was a little concerned that starting mid-year would make it difficult to get involved, but a position in the Student Government Association opened up, and within the second week I was already attending meetings.”

Getting personal
“I never realized how effective smaller class sizes are in creating a stimulating educational environment. I was used to 300-plus students in a large lecture hall all listening to a mic’d professor. Here I’m getting face time with professors, and they are remarkable. They know how to teach, and they do a great job of including the Christian perspective and why that perspective is crucial.”

God-centered
“Sunday Night Praise and Worship—which isn’t required and is completely student-run—is an experience that is beyond belief. To see students pack the pews, sing, praise, and completely submit to God and his power is remarkable. It’s invigorating to see how many students are fully committed to God and willing to share the experiences and struggles of their Christian walk.”