“Besides an education, Northwestern has given me great friends and connected me to a variety of different people”

Linsy Gonzalez Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation major from Boyden, Iowa

Linsy's story

“Northwestern faculty and staff do a great job of challenging me. They hold high standards that are achievable and attainable. ”

Taylor VanderVelde Biology-Health Professions major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Taylor's story

“Being a Raider has changed my life. Coming from California to Orange City was a huge culture shock, but it was the greatest decision I could have made for myself”

Manuel Jaramillo Criminal Justice major from Selma, California

Manuel's story

“Students get very personal care in Northwestern’s agribusiness program. We get extensive hands-on experience and take many field trips to prepare us for the growing, innovative field of agribusiness.”

Kaylynn Ridgely Agricultural Business major from Rockwell City, Iowa

Kaylynn's story

“From professors in my major to those teaching general education courses, each Northwestern professor has sought to help me flourish at college.”

Aaron Eckmann Political Science major from Cavour, South Dakota

Aaron's story

“During my semester in Italy, I was blown away by the evidence that God is working in every corner of the world.”

Chloe Tschetter Applied Design and Entrepreneurship major from Edgerton, Minnesota

Chloe's story

“Besides an education, I have had so many different experiences at Northwestern. Each area of experience has given me good friends who push to make me and the world around them a better place. ”

William Minnick History major from Orange City, Iowa

William's story

“My professors have been such a blessing to me! Because they are very knowledgeable and approachable, I have enjoyed staying back after class to talk with them or listen to the conversations they have with other students or professors. ”

Elyssa Tang English Teaching major from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Elyssa's story

“Northwestern is well-known for the strength of its science programs, so I knew I would be challenged and well-prepared by the biology department. ”

Garrett Raymon Biology-Ecological Science major from Hills, Minnesota

Garrett's story

“The student mentors are really nice with the NEXT program students. They help us write papers, research on the web and study for tests, because they want us to succeed.”

Austin Dixon Music major from George, Iowa

Austin's story

“After seeing the college’s new science facilities on a campus visit, I knew that Northwestern was the place where I would have the best experience in science education. ”

Marshall Kleinhesselink Biology/Secondary Education major from Sheldon, Iowa

Marshall's story

“I chose Northwestern College for the standout education, Christian experience and close-knit community it offers.”

Andrew De Noble Exercise Science major from Rock Rapids, Iowa

Andrew's story

“I’ve had unprecedented opportunities, and I have peace when thinking about my future because I am confident I will be well equipped for life after college.”

Emily Rozendaal Biblical and Theological Studies major from Sully, Iowa

Emily's story

“I want to become a certified nursing assistant because I care about people and want to help them feel better. ”

Daniel Mills NEXT Program major from Blackstone, Massachusetts

Daniel's story

“I appreciate the application of our statistics classes to the real world. Dr. Huffman and Dr. Schon both have experience working for reputable companies in the field of statistics, so it’s always interesting to hear how what we’re learning might play out in everyday situations.”

Hailey Louw Statistics major from Story City, Iowa

Hailey's story