Where are you from? I am from Kalona, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because someone mentioned the college, and as I looked into it, I liked what I saw. I had been praying about what direction to take in my nursing career and also [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am originally from Saginaw, Michigan, but I moved to Iowa City when I was very young. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I was a high school dropout after I had my first child. I went to the Continuing Education program at Kirkwood where [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I grew up in Mason City, Iowa, and then graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in Anthropology and Biology in 2009. My family and I then moved to Denver, Colorado where we spent 10 years. In 2019, we moved back to the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? Swisher, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because it was an affordable way to receive my education, especially during the pandemic. I also met with multiple staff from Kirkwood before deciding, who made me feel comfortable and supported. What is your major [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? New Sharon, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? My FFA teacher pushed me to go to Kirkwood. What is your major and how did you choose it? Diesel Truck Technician, I have my CDL and have been driving semi for the past year and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? Washington, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I started taking Kirkwood classes when I was a sophomore in high school. I earned 42 credits by the end of my high school career so I decided to continue my studies here. What is your major [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am from Swisher, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? As a Prairie High School Alumni, and an active runner, I practiced on Kirkwood’s campus before I was even a student. Running past the buildings, around the nature track, all throughout campus showed me [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? West Liberty, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because I was still unsure about how to fulfill my goals and what my next steps would be. What is your major and how did you choose it? My major at Kirkwood is [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am from Accra, Ghana. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because I wanted a small institution that will make me feel at home and wanted to be closer to my family as well. I got into Temple University in Philadelphia, but [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I was born and raised in Riverside, California. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I choose Kirkwood because it offers classes that worked with my busy schedule. What is your major and how did you choose it? My major is Business Administration – Management. I [Continue Reading »]
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