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Kiera Lane, C鈥�18, Spanish and Biblical and Theological Studies

“Along with my degree path from NPU, my involvement in Global Partnerships has most impacted where I am today and changed me in evident ways. My many trips to Oaxaca, Mexico shaped me as a global citizen and as a leader. These trips led me to lifelong friends, and to my now husband. They landed me back in Oaxaca, serving alongside indigenous communities in various capacities, and now to pursuing a seminary degree in public ministry, with plans to relocate to Oaxaca post-graduation. Cross-cultural ministry is my calling, and the North Park community fostered this passion and affirmed it.

“The most challenging aspect of being a learner at NPU was my worldview constantly being challenged by peers, professors, and mentors. It was a good and healthy challenge, but none-the-less hard. To me, being a part of the North Park community means being a part of a legacy of learners eager to make the world more beautiful and just. It means celebrating where we鈥檝e been, acknowledging where we should鈥檝e done better, and working towards a more just church and world.”

We’re celebrating 130 years of North Park community. You’re invited to share your own story at

Juanita Koziol, G鈥�21

“My extraordinary experience as a North Parker has taught me deep compassion for everyone I meet, reminding me that everyone has a unique story. This impact has allowed me to be of better service to others in my life, career, and community.

“Being part of the North Park community means I am fully injected with the knowledge, skills, experience, and compassion to pursue my dreams. Living through this pandemic as a graduate student could feel lonely and stressful at times. It was critical to maintain a socially connected support group that included friends, family, professors, and other North Parkers. Engaging through video or phone calls at least one or twice a week helped me stay rejuvenated, relaxed, and focused on successfully completing my degree.

“North Park was prepared to ensure their students had all the essentials to not give up, stay safe, stay motivated, and enjoy the unique process of degree completion. During COVID, I was truly grateful for North Park’s financial aid team. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They helped me successfully complete my graduate program with a variety of financing options, including grants and scholarship programs that I never thought were possible for my situation.”

We’re celebrating 130 years of North Park community. You’re invited to share your own story at

Christine Wallace, C鈥�10, Education

“Studying abroad at S枚dra V盲tterbygdens Folkh枚gskola (SVF) in 2007 allowed me to interact with people with different backgrounds from my own as I traveled around Europe. My favorite part was when SVF Program Director Hans Nilsson took us to Greece and knew more than the tour guides. Anders Andersson, the head of the school, welcomed us Americans with open arms, and many of my classmates invited us to their homes in Sweden to share fika, where I learned the value of conversation.

“I learned from many great teachers, like Hans, Kurt Peterson, and Sven-Olof Josefsson. They stood out to me because I loved the way they told stories. I鈥檓 a teacher now myself, teaching middle school English and US History, and I draw from those experiences as I teach my own students; I get to be the storyteller.”

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Julie Bodiwala, C鈥�21, Nursing

“I will always associate my time at 香港六合彩开奖直播 with sitting on the green-space in the warm Chicago weather. Watching others sitting on picnic blankets, resting or studying, hanging hammocks in the trees, and skateboarding, I would feel a sense of belonging and content. As an Orientation Leader during Threshold Orientation, it was our role to welcome and include the incoming freshman. I was blessed to engage and facilitate honest conversations with new students as they navigated their nervousness for the start of the semester.

“This experience helped me realize how vital communication is鈥攈ow initiating a sympathetic conversation can ease another person鈥檚 stress. I was reminded of the skills I have been developing through the nursing program and how achieving trust and compassion can provide a safe space for empathic communication. Being an Orientation Leader has further inspired me to help my community through becoming a nurse who can advocate for my patients.”

We’re celebrating 130 years of North Park community. You’re invited to share your own story at

Fanchon Kelley, S鈥�19, Master of Divinity

“During my time at NPU, I had an opportunity to intern at Immanuel International church in Stockholm, Sweden. One Sunday when I first got there, I was at the church’s worship service. In the beginning of the service, they asked for first-time visitors to share where they are from and what brought them to Immanuel church. Many people got up and I was amazed that people were literally visiting from around the world. People stated they were from Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. Literally almost every continent was represented in the church.

The first song that we sang was a familiar hymn called “How Great Thou Art.” When everyone joined in, you could hear the different accents and dialects of people as they sang. It was a great representation of the diversity within the body of Christ. Even though we were from all over the world we were able to come together and sing to God. It is a memory that I always hold on to and that helps me appreciate our differences.

I learned that even though cultures and relationships can be different, God is the common denominator that can bring us all together. We may worship differently and have different views, but this is what makes the church special and unique. We can鈥檛 be who we are without each other and our differences.

Being part of the North Park community means that I am part of an organization that has deep roots in the Christian faith and a history that tells the story of individuals who saw the importance of Christian education. I believe that the history and growth I am part of has propelled me in my own growth and journey with God. I feel equipped and academically trained because of this community.”

We’re celebrating 130 years of North Park community. You’re invited to share your own story at

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We’re celebrating 130 years of North Park community. You’re invited to share your own story at

Kelli Swanson, C鈥�15, Spanish and K-12 Education

“North Park is special to me for so many reasons. Both my grandparents, my aunt, and my uncle are all graduates of NPU, so I am a third-generation graduate. My grandparents, Armour and Beverly Swanson, have a corner of the library and a classroom in the Johnson Center dedicated to them. There was no pressure for me to go to North Park but the second I walked onto campus for a tour, I leaned over to my sister and told her it was where I wanted to be.

One of my favorite memories from North Park is from my first year and in Linda Parkyn’s SPAN 2010 class. One day Professor Parkyn had us singing Christmas carols, in Spanish of course, at the tops of our lungs in Carlson Tower. This memory is just one of many that showed me I was in the right major.

North Park鈥檚 School of Education prepared me to be the teacher I am today, and I am genuinely thankful for the professors that guided me to success. Because of North Park, I officially earned my tenure status, completed five years of service at my school, and have a Master’s of Education in Education Technology.“

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Kahlil O. Crawford, G鈥�19, MBA

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