Outstanding Students

Ethan Heims

Q: Where are you from? (city, state) 

A: Alburnett, Iowa 

Q: Why did you choose Kirkwood? 

A: Kirkwood seemed like a great and affordable choice for starting my higher education. 

Q: What is your major and how did you choose it? 

A: I chose an Associate of Science degree to pursue a career in neuroscience. 

Q: What has been your proudest moment at Kirkwood?  

A: Probably earning this award! 

Q: What are your plans after Kirkwood? 

A: I plan to move on to the University of Iowa to further pursue my educational goals. 

Q: What inspires or motivates you? 

A: A desire to make a positive impact on the world. 
 
Q: Tell us about who you are outside of Kirkwood – hobbies, family, other interests, etc. 

A: I have a sister who’s great at art and inspired me to pursue some artistic interests myself. I also play video games and engage in politics a little. 
 
Q: What does be named an Outstanding Student mean to you? 

A: It’s a sign that I’m really able to go far. 

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add? 

A: The final stretch was sure an interesting one with the pandemic. 

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