We believe that life outside of the classroom is just as important as in. Which is why we strive to provide a healthy living environment where you can expand and grow as an individual. Living on campus lets you connect in a deeper way with the Northland community and imparts…
…the outdoors accessible to everyone. At Northland, we focus on the role outdoor education can play in social justice and environmental stewardship. Our graduates tell us that these are the things that will set them apart from the competition. You’ll find out how people learn, and how to reach them…
…Endowment, a program to offer paid internships to students to give them the needed experience. Looking back, we’re not surprised to discover that many of these student interns have gone on to careers in social justice, conservation, and public service. Here are just a few examples. Tara Ward ’83 is…
…community. We just redid our mission to have radical hospitality — to be the friendliest library in the world. Ooh! How are you doing that? We do senior programs in the morning— a lot of the questions we get are about basic computer navigation. Things we take for granted. Having…
…had taught me many things,” Karl said, “but chief among them was the realization that transformative wilderness experiences are something that should be accessible to everyone—not just those with the personal skills or resources to do so.” Millions of people have seen the kids’ photographs on display in galleries, stadiums,…
…home from his first visit, Nick decided to gamble, but not by speeding. A leaf had blown into the windshield wiper of their family van. Nick told his mother that if the leaf were still there when they got home that he would definitely attend Northland. “I just knew that…
…it will always be geared towards those with little previous experience. You just need to show up with your personal equipment and be willing to try new things. Trips are designed with all fitness levels in mind, but it might be beneficial to train a bit for our “difficult” trips….
Dan Romano, weatherman for WDIO TV, did not start his career in typical fashion. In 2010, he was living in New Jersey, thirty years old, bartending, and taking a second stab at college when he happened to catch Reed Timmer on Storm Chasers one night after a long shift. “Just…
…that? Just for the summer to see if it’s something you want to do.” Well, after I had enough courage to leave Arkansas and go to La Crosse, Wisconsin in the environment at which I was comfortable in, I realized that I was sold on doing that. But I also…
…said. “We can’t just change light bulbs, we have to change hearts. We have to change the story. “Together we can tip the balance, our acts have more meaning today than at any time in history. We need leaders, we need dreamers, we need gardeners and scientists and artists, as…
