Outstanding Students

Where are you from? Ames, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because of the smaller class sizes and outstanding Hospitality Program and real life experience at the Kirkwood Hotel. What is your major and how did you choose it? My major is Hospitality Management and [Continue Reading »]

Courtney Goedken

Where are you from? Hopkinton, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? Because it feels like home. The professors want you to succeed so they are there to help you. I also chose Kirkwood because there are many opportunities within the Ag Business Program at Kirkwood that students are [Continue Reading »]

Sarah Gorkow

Where are you from? Norway, Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because it is close to home and the small class sizes. What is your major and how did you choose it? I chose a major in Administrative Management because of its versatility in the [Continue Reading »]

Madeline Greene

Where are you from? I am originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. I have lived in the Cedar Rapids area for about 10 years. Why did you choose Kirkwood? It is an excellent school with staff and instructors who truly care about the students. The Parks and Natural Resources program [Continue Reading »]

Najmeldeen Gasab

Where are you from? I’m from Alfasher, Sudan. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood for its reputable Business Administration program and its convenient location close to home. What is your major and how did you choose it? My major is Business Administration, and I chose it [Continue Reading »]

Skylar Etten

Where are you from? I’m from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because of its financial advantages and close location. I found the environment easy to learn in and the professors very helpful. What is your major and how did you choose it? [Continue Reading »]

Jay Bateman

Where are you from? Cedar Rapids, Iowa Why did you choose Kirkwood? Besides proximity and affordability, I chose Kirkwood because I was able to create flexible class schedules. This allowed me keep up with the demands of having a young family and be successful as a student. What is your [Continue Reading »]

Lauren Burkle

Where are you from? I am from Mount Vernon, Iowa. I grew up in Mount Vernon and then transferred to West Delaware after moving to Lake Delhi before my junior year of high school. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because of its affordability, small class [Continue Reading »]

Samantha Campanelli

Where are you from? Marion, Iowa.Why did you choose Kirkwood? I liked their program select.What is your major and how did you choose it? Network and System Administration.What has been your proudest moment at Kirkwood? Making the Dean’s list every semester.What are your plans after Kirkwood? Work lol. What [Continue Reading »]

Emma Conlon

Where are you from? Clarion, Iowa Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose it because of the Study Abroad options and Kirkwood was highly ranked as a Culinary School in Iowa. What is your major and how did you choose it? I am a Culinary Arts major and I chose it [Continue Reading »]