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9 out of 9 people found this review useful.
Jessica from Eagle, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Of course I learned in the classrooms, but I also learned a lot about myself and about others in the dorm, cafeteria, and at campus activities. I had to learn how to properly juggle my study time, relationships, job, cleaning and laundry, and personal time (including sleep). Personally, I learned that my agenda book was one of my greatest assets, helping me stay on top of all of the papers, projects, tests, meetings, and fun activities. I found the importance of communicating clearly my expectations and my encouragement to my roommate. Setting the alarm clock across the room was another thing that I learned helped me to get up on time and get to class. I learned that my professors really care about me and that I can ask them for help with academics and with life questions. I learned how much I appreciate all my parents did for me and have sacrificed for me and that they have helped me, in so many ways, become a responsible, honest, and fun young woman.
Am enjoying being here NNU encourages academic rigor and spiritual vitality. I love being challenged academically, and I love the opportunities to learn more about God and serving others. Relationships are what makes life so fulfilling. I enjoyed getting to know a few of the the international students who came to NNU, along with the many other life-long friends I made this past year. I enjoyed serving on my freshman dorm council which planned and organized events for wings, the whole dorm, and our dorm with the other dorms. I also liked serving the admissions department by being a hostess to prospective students who visited the campus - I got to show them around, answer questions, and have them stay in my room. NNU is NCAA Division II, and I had lots of fun going to basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball games, and track meets. The weekends were fun - it seemed like there was always an event, game, or a concert to attend with friends.
Tips for prospective students Beginning on move in day, decide to be friendly and reach out to others. Communicate honestly with your roommate. As you are walking down the sidewalks to class, make eye contact and smile! Sit in different places in the cafeteria. Look for people that need to be included and include them. Get involved on campus - there are lots of clubs and organizations to choose from. Don't forget to go to class, study, keep a calendar of when things are due, and get your needed exercise and sleep. If you don't want to gain the freshman 15, don't eat after 7pm, walk the stairs instead of taking the elevator, and eat your fruit and vegetables.
Great for these types of students NNU is a great place for students who want a smaller campus with fellow students and professors who care and want to invest in their life and students who want to truly find and prepare for their purpose/calling in life. NNU is a place where students are prepared to be global Christians through academic excellence, social responsiveness and creative engagement. NNU has 60 areas in the following schools: Art, Humanities and Social Services, Business, Education, Social Work & Counseling, Health & Science, and Theology & Christian Ministries. It is a Nazarene school, but 45% of the students are from different denominations.
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Greggory from NAMPA, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot This University has an excellent student to teacher ratio. There are many classes that have 30 or less and when it comes down to my specific major, the class sizes are even smaller. This is helpful when needing help or if I have questions on the material. I can call most of my professors at anytime and schedule an appointment if I need to and all the faculty and staff are very friendly.
Am enjoying being here Here at NNU, the dorms are set up so we can really connect with the people and grow as a student body. There are plenty of fun events that bring us together and we have fun. I love the way the student government is set up and the campus is friendly. You can sit with anyone at any meal and not feel excluded.
Bang for the buck Yes NNU is a little pricey, but the financial aid works well with each student to address each of their needs as well as giving students many ways of applying for jobs in the area, even on campus at times. Being more expensive is definitely worth the price though. The environment feels safe and the dorms are well built with heaters in each room and Internet ports in every room as well.
Tips for prospective students I should say, if you come to campus, get involved. Don't lock yourself in your room. Go to events, go to sports games, be involved in the student activities. The more you get involved and explore all the different parts of campus and people will start to recognize you and support you in what you do for being here and involved.
Great for these types of students Student who want an education, Who want to play sports but also learn, Students who want to graduate with a degree and have a well rounded education, Students who want to further themselves in graduate school, drama or music students as well!
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Camille from Nampa, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences this school is excellent in that the teachers i have had all know there stuff extremely well. the classes are not too big so you are able to interact with the teacher more. the campus is small so it doesn't take long to go from class to class.
Tips for prospective students if you are not a nazarene, still apply and you just may find that you like it. i am not a nazarene and the faculty have all been so kind and helpful.
Academic Rigor i think that this school and the teachers at it can be challenging, but they have free tutors that you are allowed to use. the classes tend to require a lot of outside time, but it helps you understand the concepts you may be learning in class more.
Dorm Life i am not too sure about this category because i have never lived in the dorms, and never will live in the dorms. as far as i know it is a great experience.
Food and Dining they have some very healthy food choices as well as some foods that seem to be just boxed. i wish it was more home made kind of foods.
What to do for fun i work almost full time and am going to school full time so i don't have a lot of extra time. i like to cook at bake for fun though. i know that the school offers many different activities for the students though.
Great for these types of students this school is really good if you are looking for smaller classroom settings where you are able to be more one on one with the teacher.
Campus Safety the campus safety is awesome. they have numbers you can call and are very big on making sure the campus is kept safe.
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Leslie from Rialto, CA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I was planning on attending NNU to try a new state and learn from different people. On the day of graduation from my high school I realized that I'm scared to attend the school. I dont know anyone or if I will like it there.
Will enjoy being here I will only know if I'll enjoy my time there by actually attending.
Bang for the buck The school is a pretty expensive school but all money invested in education is well worth it.
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Kaytlin from Nampa, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I love the intellectual and inquisitive atmosphere on campus. Not only are classrooms highly challenging but there are forums and discussions after hours about issues happening on campus and around the world. I am also learning so much about myself and my relationship with God. There are so many extra learning experiences on campus, even as a freshman I have had internship opportunities that I would never have gotten anywhere else.
Am enjoying being here The campus community is so uplifting at NNU, not only do the profs actually care about the students but the entire campus is really connected, everyone knows everyone else and most people are friendly. I don't feel like I have missed out on anything by going to a Christian college, if anything I have had more social and academic opportunities because of the small setting and I love it!
Bang for the buck NNU, like any privet institution, is expensive. It is so deeply worth it however. There are so many opportunities here at NNU and there are so many social events that the money really pays off.
Tips for prospective students Come visit campus! Everyone who steps on campus, eats in the Dex, goes to a community chapel, or stays in one of the dorms can feel the family atmosphere radiating throughout campus and you will love it! Come meet a few of the profs and find out that you will be getting something here, that is just not possible in a lecture class of 200 people.
Great for these types of students If you thrive in a busy and crowded environment NNU is not for you. NNU is so laid back and easy going but very intellectual. Also drinking and that sort of thing is not allowed so if that is what you are looking for NNU is not the number one choice. However, if you are looking for a family atmosphere that will be fun and energizing as well st spiritually and intellectually challenging NNU is wonderful.
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Curtis from Lynnwood, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Every teacher has great things to offer and you never feel as if a class is pointless because every teacher offers great things for you. I never walk out of a classroom and think that I didn't learn anything because my teachers are always amazing. If you think you're struggling with anything then you can easily get help by asking the teacher. Teachers are always willing to help you out here.
Am enjoying being here This school is just amazing and the campus is so beautiful. Although I'm from out-of-state I enjoy living here and would even move here. The weather can be a bit out of sorts but for the most part the weather is lovely. The community at this school is the most loving community I've ever met. Since Northwest Nazarene University is such a small school you'll get to know a lot of people and generally everyone is friends. NNU also has tons of opportunities for you to get involved and to have fun.
Bang for the buck NNU is very expensive but it is worth every penny. You'll see that every penny of your tuition, room & board serves the school well. Everything here is so very nice and, compared to other schools, big. The dorm rooms are of adequate size and the dining cafeteria is usually worth the cost. Even if you are having a hard time affording college there are many scholarships, over 100, that will help you get money. All of these scholarships are only for people attending our university. Check it out.
Tips for prospective students Try everything but not too much. As a Freshman it's easy to get overwhelmed. Calm down and find a good set of friends. It's okay to not hang out with your wing, roommate, or your friends from the first week of school.
Attend classes and do all your homework. Go to bed at midnight. Fred Meyer's Peanut Butter with Honey makes for a great late night snack. Learn your schedule and all of the schedules. Never miss chapel.Great for these types of students Absolutely every student.
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Michell from Emmett, ID
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Variety of degrees
Family type campus
Staff really works to help you suceedTips for prospective students Make sure you are here to get an education and not to party.
You want a small, tight knit, family style university.
Kooky on campus games like Zombies vs Cowboys are something you like.Academic Rigor You are expected to keep your GPA up. With that said, there are all sorts of study groups,, tutors, and mentors that will help you with what ever you need to improve your grades
Dorm Life Since I don'tl ive in the dorms this comes from others to me. Dorm life is a balance of crazy fun and private down time. The one thing everyone seems to like is they don't have to worry about drugs & booze being in the dorms
Food and Dining Where you aren't doing fine dinning there are several choices, from the grill area to main dishes, pizza and so on.
What to do for fun There are several games like Zombies vs Cowboys, bonfires, watching movies in a pool. They really think outside the box when it comes to coming up with fun things to do.
Bang for the buck Tuition is around $24K (2012) this includes tution, room & meals. With that said, you can get thousands knock off if you have a high gpa and act score
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Since I haven't started I don't know
Great for these types of students Those who are serious enough they want an education and not party and wacked enough you carry on with goofball activities
Clubs and Activities http://www.nnu.edu/campus-life/student-involvement/clubs/club-directory/ . Here 's the link to NNU's website that shows all the clubs. I don't want to type that much
Greek Life Alpha Epsilon Delta
Campus Safety I've never felt unsafe while on campus
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Laura from Caldwell, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It's a community of students, professors, and church members. It's a place to have safe fun. It's a place of free expression and spiritual encouragement.
Tips for prospective students The first semester is the hardest, no matter what. Just remember to breathe and take one day a week for yourself where you don't do anything for classes. It helps you rejuvenate your brain cells and relax or have fun for a few hours.
Academic Rigor It's hard and requires a lot from you.
Dorm Life I haven't lived on-campus, but I've heard a lot of great things about it. I am considering to live on-campus next year.
Food and Dining Students complain about the school's food all the time, but I hear a lot of students eat out and eat together to encourage healthy eating habits.
What to do for fun There are a number of activities on weekends to keep students busy, whether involved with clubs or just pitching in for a day. You don't have to commit yourself to anything, but it's there when you need it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus I haven't been going here for very long and I don't know what it looks like on other campuses, but we have a College Bucket List every semester. It's a list of five activities to look forward to during the semester, and it usually involves the participation of more than half the student body. Events include campus golf, and alien vs. human wars.
Great for these types of students Students that love to get involved and want encouragement daily.
Clubs and Activities So many to choose from and I haven't even heard about all of them yet!
Greek Life There isn't any.
Campus Safety Easy to understand, hardly needed, but always there.
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Avery from Grangeville, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences NNU has great, caring professors.
Classes are very challenging.
The campus atmosphere is wonderful.Tips for prospective students Be prepared to study but also to make lifelong friendships and have fun!
Academic Rigor Challenging course, but preofessors are helpful!
Dorm Life Both a lot of fun and hard to forge new living relationships.
Food and Dining Not as good as homecooked but definitely not bad!
What to do for fun LOTS to do in the Nampa/Boise area from hiking and skiing to movies and concerts. Also lots happening on the NNU campus.
Bang for the buck Expesnsive but I think the 1:1 insruction is worth it!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Clock tower, Ford Hall, Chapel, College Church, Brandt Auditorium: All great places. Senior Slick and plays, etc., lots of fun!
Great for these types of students Intelligent students who wan to be challenged, go to a Christian college that has a very service-oriented student body and make lasting memories.
Clubs and Activities Choir, service clubs, you name it!!
Greek Life No.
Campus Safety I feel very safe here.
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Katie from Vista, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This has been an amazing first year of college. It's been incredible to find friends that I will have for life, professors that I can lean on A college life I only dreamed of.
Tips for prospective students With small class room sizes you can always talk to the professors.
The food is always tasty so be careful with the freshmen 15.
Remember when help is needed they have free tutoring.Academic Rigor I find my classes to challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Its incredible how much I have learned and thought I already knew.
Dorm Life The late night chats, study sessions, movie nights and all around fun with either, ice cream trips coffee we always enjoy each others company.
Food and Dining With all the choices like burger, pizza, burritos and salad too many to list but always good.
What to do for fun It is a small campus and a small town but we have christian concerts, jam sessions, sports and even the movies to see in town.
Bang for the buck Weekend movie night in town.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Your parents can rent the alumni house for cheap when they come to visit which means they are near by and can also eat in the Dex. It has helped a lot the first year when you are missing your family.
Great for these types of students You will love it if you are looking for a small personal college that is big enough to not know everyone by name but small enough to see faces you recognize.
Clubs and Activities Many for you to choose from
Greek Life None to speak of
Campus Safety It has private roads only available inside the campus with patrol through the night
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Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Northwest Nazarene University is a place to belong and love as part of a community thriving to serve our Lord, transform culture, and be engaged in life together! People matter to each other and care about one another, and will strive to excel academically. You will find that God draws you to Himself as you experience the love of a community that accepts, challenges, encourages and walks with our God!
Tips for prospective students Pursue numerous options, compare financial aid packages, and know the strengths/weaknesses academically of different institutions.
Academic Rigor You will be challenged, and you will find those classes most challenging most enjoyable. It is a blessing!
Dorm Life Wonderful! Phenomenal staff and planning teams for events! People are in each other's rooms, hanging out, watching movies, playing games, and eating!
Food and Dining Excellent! Great staff and great food!
What to do for fun Go to the Flying M, movies, hiking, downtown Boise, Messenger pizza, dorm activities, game nights, pick up games... you make it happen if it isn't and if it would be fun!
Bang for the buck Great Financial Aid Packages!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Dorm vs. Wild, Numerous clubs on campus, TWIRP, Black Tie, Humans vs. Zombies, Tagged, Campus Golf, Fresheree, Mr. NNU!
Great for these types of students Love of life and people, academically an achiever, small tight-knit community, followers of Jesus Christ, honesty and genuineness about life
Clubs and Activities Hope House, Free Hugs, Life Groups, IJM, Invisible Children, Angels, Prep Program, Intramurals (just about them all!),
Greek Life Limited opportunities
Campus Safety Excellent! They have helped me out multiple times with locking items in buildings to strolling around campus!
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Christina
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The professors are amazing and truly do care about the students. The community goes beyond student expectations.
Tips for prospective students This is a liberal arts university which means you are expected to get a well rounded education in every subject from philosophy to math so be sure to plan you schedule accordingly. Do not be afraid to talk to your professors. Some of them may appear frightening, but honestly they all care about the students and are generally understanding.
Academic Rigor Well the general education courses are typically easier, but then again they are general education courses. The difficulty of classes is dependent upon the class and the level of the class. Upper division classes are difficult, and for some majors this is more true than it is for others, but with the right amount of effort you can succeed.
Dorm Life The dorms are a lot of fun and community gets better every year. As freshman you live in Ford/Culver, sophomores Dooley/Sutherland, junior-Corlett, and seniors in the Holly/Olson apartments. Overall dorm life is what you make it, the university opens the door, but you're the one who has to step through it.
Food and Dining For food there is only one place to go and that is the Dex. Located at the student center the Dex serves all kinds of foods. The workers are friendly and fun and the food while not gourmet is decent and generally tasty.
What to do for fun In Nampa you can go to The Reel for a $1 midnight movie on weekends or if you're hungry Blazin Burger may be the place to go for a $1 shake after 8pm. In Boise there is Idaho Skate World where you can ice skate on weekend for a relatively decent fee. Then there are the various campus sponsored events like week back, fresheree, TWIRP (the woman is required to pay, black tie, Mr. NNU, Homecoming, and so much more!
Bang for the buck You get as much out of NNU as you put into it, so the experience is really up to you. This university has some of the best programs in the pacific northwest in various fields and the quality of education is reflective of that.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus One of the most famous traditions is the bare buns run that occurs after the first decent snowfall of the year where the freshmen boys and some girls run around the entire campus in their underclothes. For some freshmen it is almost like a right of passage. As far as locations on campus there is the Living Room in the Office of Spiritual Formation or the prayer chapel.
Clubs and Activities NNU has several different clubs and activities from Hope House, to Cru productions (drama club), ASL club, Outdoors club, Free Hugs club, Social Work club, there are literally dozens of various things for students to get involved in.
Greek Life There are no sororities or fraternities.
Campus Safety The campus is located in a safe part of Nampa and campus security does nightly rounds at 10pm, 1am, and 5am of the entire campus.
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Crystal from Star, ID
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences NNU is a accommodating place to learn. The atmosphere is what I need. The staff is willing to help at any given moment.
Tips for prospective students Checkout the staff and programs before you look at the price.
Academic Rigor The strenghts of NNU are in abundance.
Dorm Life not using dorms
Food and Dining not needing food services
What to do for fun sports
Bang for the buck college is willing to put the student first and make every semester count
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus chapel everyday is required
Great for these types of students any
Campus Safety very safe
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Corey from Nampa, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences northwest nazarene university has the ability to transform and further a young persons knowledge and place in the world to a more mature standing. the university provides a safe environment for students to prosper into intellectual men and women.
Tips for prospective students when you arrive here and are overwhelmed. take a deep breathe because college isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. if you just buckle down and do your work, you can still make friends and have fun while maintaining a strong academia.
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Dustin from New Meadows, ID
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences overall nnu is a pretty great school. it has many very good departments. the theology department is a fair amount on the liberal side, so that may be a positive or negative depending on your own stance.
Tips for prospective students get to know your professors fast, and get used to always checking out whether you have homework or not, usually the profs. will tell you, but don't count on it.
Academic Rigor it's a very good, and very challenging school. it makes you work, and it is a great thing.
Dorm Life it's pretty good, although the freshman guys' dorm isn't nearly as new or awesome as the freshman girls'.
Food and Dining it's pretty good, all i could ask for is a bit more variety.
What to do for fun there's plenty of places to go, if you have a car, or if you have friends that do.
Bang for the buck it is really expensive, but so far, it is worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus you'll have fun learning them as you go throughout your time here.
Great for these types of students all types.
Clubs and Activities there are many ways to be involved on campus.
Greek Life i'm not sure what that is...
Campus Safety it's completely safe.
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Jessica from Wenatchee, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot It is a liberal arts school which means you learn a little of everything and learn more than you need to know within your field. It is a good school to attend if you want to learn more about Christianity.
Am enjoying being here It is a smaller school so it has a close community, that's one of the biggest perks of attending. Also, the teachers genuinely care about each of their students.
Bang for the buck It isn't as expensive as the bigger schools. This university gives large scholarships to students who deserve them and need them.
Tips for prospective students It is best to not date during your freshman year. You'll be busy enough learning the college game. Take advantage of the weekends for doing homework and catching up on sleep.
Great for these types of students This is a great school for students who are Christians. You will have the Christian perspective in all of your classes and will learn more about the history of Christianity. Also, there is chapel three times a week.
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Austin from Nampa, ID
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I will be a first year college student, fresh out of high school. I am excited for what NNU has to offer! I have heard NOTHING but great things about each program on campus.
Will enjoy being here I have got my schedule leading up to the first days of class, and well it looks pretty great. Community fair, Root Beer Fest, Excursions, and outside of that i have heard there are tons of activities to get involved in i.e. clubs, intramural sports, and various organizations.
Bang for the buck Haven't started yet but I know plenty of people who have attended NNU and it seems like an extremely well rounded community in faith, education and fun.
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Kaisha from Tahoka, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I have learned a lot since being here, just finished my first year. The classes I have taken thus far have expanded my thinking and made me question things around me to become more inquisitive while encouraging self-directed learning. The lessons taught here are the ones that will continue to stay with me even if just through the life lesson taught through it.
Am enjoying being here I love being at NNU. We have such a community that is bubbling!
Bang for the buck NNU is considerable expansive and while the atmosphere is worth so much, I wonder every once in awhile if there is another college that would be offer the same thing at a much lower price. However, I am still attending NNU so it obviously has more than I am willing to give up just yet.
Tips for prospective students Go check out campus so you can really see what it is like! I never visited campus before I attended and I wish I had. You can see what day to day life is like and get a feel for what you might be getting into.
Great for these types of students Students looking to integrate their faith into every part of their education. If you're looking to be in a community of Christian members while getting your education, this is the place for you!
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Kate from Seattle, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am definitely learning a lot. NNU is a liberal arts schools so we are required to take a variety of classes. Sometimes it is annoying to take a variety of classes that I may not enjoy, but I learn so much. And the information really is helpful, even if I don't see it now. Not only am I learning a lot on the academic side, but on the spiritual side as well. Going to chapel, bible studies, and just hanging out with Christian friends really helps me grow in my walk with God.
Am enjoying being here I am enjoying it quite a bit. I love the community at NNU. People are very accepting of each other. There isn't the normal drama or fights like at other schools. People are willing to help you if you are having trouble. People have so much fun with out the raging parties too. It is just a good environment.
Bang for the buck NNU is very expensive. The financial aid officers will work with you to try and help you with loans and scholarships, but it still is very hard to come up with the money. NNU is a great school and I love going there, but sometimes I wonder if it is really worth all the money. But if you can make it work and get scholarships, then it is completely worth it.
Tips for prospective students Apply for scholarships like crazy ahead of time. If you come to NNU strong with money it will make it easier to stay in the future. It will be easier to take out loans, just because you don't have that much money out already (so you won't keep piling up the loans). Also realize that this is a time when you are going to figure out who you are. Maybe write out your values, because you are going to be tested and have to come up with solutions on your own. NNU is a great environment for that, though. NNU really helps to shape you.
Great for these types of students NNU is a good school for people wanting to grow into strong Christian adults. Even if you are not a Christian, it is a good school to help shape your morals and values to be a strong respectable person in the world.
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