I came to Iowa Wesleyan from a much larger University. I felt like one person lost in a sea of other students and found myself struggling to afford the cost. Iowa Wesleyan is not only affordable, but I feel like family here. Everyone knows my name, and I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime.

God placed me at IW for a reason and he did it in the right time. My experience at IW is amazing. I am in one of the best nursing programs with professors who have vast experience in different areas of nursing. IW feels like a second home to me; the people in the community are so friendly and welcoming. I have made a lot of meaningful relationships here at school and in the community that are helping me shape my life and career.

“The MECI program prepared me by teaching me up-to-date educational practices and enlightening me to different concepts within the curriculum design.” Samantha’s Favorite Memory of Iowa Wesleyan: “Since I was an online student, I didn’t have many on-campus memories. But I was the graduate assistant in the registrar’s office for two summers and I loved getting to work with Diane Schnicker.”

“The strengths of Iowa Wesleyan include the solid curriculum, amazing instructors and the humble culture and demeanor. They provide a solid education, establish respectful relationships with the students and inspire as if they are a launching pad for success.”

“Iowa Wesleyan provided me the skills beyond just bedside nursing care. The curriculum and the instructors taught me to look at health care a bit more globally, with a more critical eye, and provided the tools and resources needed to problem solve, build relationships, and be culturally cognizant and compassionate.”

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“I was very pleased with the level of experience the faculty at IW had.  In my mind, if an education program is going to have success it needs to have experience, like the one at IW.  I am more prepared for my current teaching career because of the courses and faculty and staff.”

“The classes I took at IW helped prepare me for my career. I never wanted to stop learning and I wanted to find ways to develop myself as a professional. That led to many different opportunities that I took advantage of.” Matt’s Favorite Memory of Iowa Wesleyan: “Meeting my wife on campus my senior year, and in the same year I was offered a position here at IW in Student Development.”

“I loved the psychology program at Iowa Wesleyan! It really prepared me for graduate school through the psychology content, as well as those skills of writing academic papers. The smaller classes allowed my teachers to get to know me and really provide individualized learning and feedback! I utilize this knowledge on a daily basis in my career as a school psychologist from my knowledge of child development to writing evaluation reports!”

The knowledge I learned from my professors and advisor at Iowa Wesleyan prepared me to begin a career upon graduation. The courses were always interesting and discussions in classes were engaging. Fellow criminal justice majors were always helping each other which made the program stronger.