03/08/2023
”I first attended Northwest University a couple of years ago, after having been out of college for many years. I spent about 4 years attending another college, but never actually graduated. I didn’t know what to do at the time, and the constant addition of new courses or requirements stalled my progress and made me extremely jaded. So, when a friend of mine, NPP Coordinator & Pastor Luis Vizcarrondo, told me about the Northwest program at Refine Church, and how efficiently I could attain my degree after taking the “actual” required courses over a short period of time, I, though reluctantly, decided to give it a shot. The courses were fairly challenging, but seeing as I had a good support group, and the subjects I had to study were ones I had a genuine interest in, I ended up doing fairly well. I did have my moments though. Even still, I kept at it, asked for help, got the help that I needed when I needed it, and graduated. What I liked most about the North-West University program, was that I didn’t have to waste as much time finishing my course to get my degree, like I did at my previous college. The professors were helpful and fairly accommodating, the discussions didn’t feel redundant or dense, which was a nice change of pace, and I was able to do all the work online and from my own home, which made it far more manageable, economical, and safe. If it wasn’t for the Northwest University Partnership Program (NWUPP) at Refine Church, I probably wouldn’t have my degree. I’m very thankful I took the opportunity when I did, and I suggest you do the same.”
- Jactniel Figueroa (Graduate, Associates, Northwest Alumni)
