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“I’ve always liked helping others in need. Not only does helping people in the tutor center give me satisfaction, but the part I love the most is when the student leaves the center understanding the topic.”

Sammy Blum ’21 Biology–health professions major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Sammy's story

“I encourage students to choose Northwestern if they’re seeking intimate learning environments that focus on cultivating connections and interdisciplinary skills.”

Ali Almail ’21 Art and genetics, molecular and cellular biology major from Sanad, Bahrain

Ali's story

“I appreciate how much the nursing faculty care for us. If we are struggling in a class or are not understanding something very well, they will take the time to help us out and make sure we are back on the right track. They do a very good job of both teaching us and making sure we know they care about us.”

Grant Rohrer ’20 Nursing major from Slayton, Minnesota

Grant's story

“Every Northwestern professor I have been privileged to take a class with or casually encounter during an activity on campus or at church has been absolutely gracious and inspiring.”

Adebola Adeyemo ’20 Public relations major from Lagos, Nigeria

Adebola's story

“I applied to be part of the Honors Program for several reasons, one being that I wished to give myself the best opportunity to be pushed and to strive to achieve the highest of honors. To not challenge myself at this stage would feel as though I’m selling myself short. What makes this program even more desirable is the faculty; I appreciate that my professors are scholars who wish to promote the growth of each student.”

Jonathan Johnson ’21 Business administration and psychology major from Bellflower, California

Jonathan's story

“I have loved working with every professor in the Spanish department. They are all so kind and all demonstrate their dedication to students and their jobs.”

Suresh Portillo ’20 translation and interpretation major from San Francisco, California

Suresh's story

“I feel very well prepared for my future because I have had a lot of success in my internships. Last summer I interned for Foster Group and was able to adjust very fast even though I had never had a job in the finance industry. Learning in the classroom was a great starting point.”

Devin Vander Werff ’20 Business administration/finance major from Urbandale, Iowa

Devin's story

“All of my professors have been extremely invested in both my learning and in my life. They are all passionate about both science and their faith, and they are always willing to field questions about either of these things.”

Noah Gritters ’20 Biology–health professions, chemistry and mathematics major from Pella, Iowa

Noah's story

“I’ve always liked helping others in need. Not only does helping people in the tutor center give me satisfaction, but the part I love the most is when the student leaves the center understanding the topic.”

Sammy Blum ’21 Biology–health professions major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Sammy's story

“The opportunities I've had in the English department have led to professional growth as well as helped me build close relationships with professors and fellow English majors.”

Schuyler Sterk ’21 English teaching major from Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Schuyler's story

“Any college could teach me how to be a chemist At Northwestern, I’m also learning the underlying moral framework behind my choices as a biochemist. In short, I chose Northwestern because it integrated a Christian worldview into the sciences.”

Colin McDowell ’20 Biochemistry major from Poulsbo, Washington

Colin's story

“At Northwestern I’ve gained relationships that will last a lifetime. It took less than a couple of hours on campus for me to meet someone who is now one of my best friends. And from there I found countless other friends who I know will be there for me at any time in my life.”

Chris Ten Pas ’21 Criminal justice major from Oostburg, Wisconsin

Chris's story

“It took a lot of paperwork and long lines of waiting to get a two-minute interview for a student visa at the American embassy, but it was all worth it.”

Wilfredo Almendarez ’22 Political science major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Wilfredo's story

“Northwestern has given me a better environment to focus on my academics and athletics. I have also been able to form strong relationships with my peers and coaches and grow in my relationship with God.”

Dabby Anyadike ’22 Business administration major from Los Angeles, California

Dabby's story

“My history major has changed the way I think and look at the world. I’m much better at thinking critically and organizing details into a coherent whole than I was coming in as a freshman. Even if my career path should take unexpected turns in the future, I think these skills will be very useful.”

Abby Ver Mulm ’20 History major from Rock Valley, Iowa

Abby's story