Testimonial by Amy Posey NMU Parent from Metamora, WI.
How many students do you have attending Northern? What year are they/when did they graduate? What is/was their field of study?
I have 1 daughter who is a senior at NMU. She is an art Ed major and is a CM at Spaulding.
Describe your student's experience in finding, selecting, and attending Northern. What was your involvement in this process?
My daughter was considering 3 medium size state schools, GVSU, CMU and NMU. NMU. We visited all 3 and she chose NMU because of the beautiful (and bougie) interior of the buildings- specifically the Woods and the main building with the Wildcat Den and the bookstore. All 3 were similar in cost. She made the decision and we supported her with whatever her preference was.
Was it a difficult or easy decision for your student to attend NMU? What sealed the deal?
She loves nature and being near Superior and hiking trails sealed the deal. We worried about the distance but not too much.
What were your main concerns about your student attending Northern? How were those concerns addressed?
We really did not have any concerns except how far away she was. It helped us as parents knowing that there were support services, medical clinics and counselors to guide her with her decision on her major (and her eventually changing that major). As we reach the end of her 4 years, we could not be happier with her choice of schools! The instructors and facilities have been outstanding! Our only regret as her parents is that we didn’t choose NMU when we had the chance!!