Where are you from? I am from Hiawatha, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because it would allow me to stay close to home and receive my degree in an affordable way. Also, I love all the opportunities that Kirkwood provides. What is your major and how [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I’m from Woodburn, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because I heard that it had a well-respected Computer Software Development program. What is your major and how did you choose it? I am studying Computer Software Development as it is a topic I have [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am from West Africa, Togo. Why did you choose Kirkwood? The reason I chose Kirkwood is because of the outstanding programs, the high quality of education, the in-state student tuition is affordable, and there are some availabilities of grants and scholarships. What is your major and how did you choose it? After finishing my English Language Acquisition classes, I decided to pursue my major, Criminal Justice [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am from Camanche, Iowa Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because of the design program. I was really impressed with what the program had to offer compared to a four year college. What is your major and how did you choose it? My major [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I retired in May of 2018 after 34-years as a radiation therapist, the last 28-years here in Cedar Rapids. What is your major and how did you choose it? In the spring of 2020, I began classes at Kirkwood Community College to pursue my real passion, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? Washington, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I’ve had the opportunity to earn college credit during high school through Kirkwood, and it’s been a great experience. What is your major and how did you choose it? I’m a Liberal Arts major. I started taking general classes and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? Rockford, Illinois. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because I heard from many that it was a respected community college. What was your major and how did you choose it? My major is an AAS in business management. Oddly enough, I started [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]For Outstanding Academic Performance The students are nominated by faculty members based on exceptional academic performance, completion of at least half of their coursework toward a degree, enrollment during the current fall and/or spring terms of the award and their qualities of character and leadership. The list below [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I’m originally from Libya and I have been living in Coralville, Iowa, since 2019. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I choose Kirkwood because it is known for its affordability, quality of education and student support services. It has a diverse student body and a welcoming campus environment. Also, Kirkwood [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I live in Iowa City, Iowa, but I am originally from Democratic Republic of Congo (DR. Congo). Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood to learn English because English is not my first language. What is your major and how did you choose it? [Continue Reading »]
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