Northern Arizona University

Why I decided to attend NAU... I love the four seasons weather, the smaller school community and the beautiful scenery!

Why I joined Honors... I wanted to challenge myself on another level and meet peers that have similar academic priorities and goals.

Why I decided to attend NAU...  I never really wanted to come to NAU, it was my safety school.  I wanted to go to school in the east coast, but I had a full ride here and not a whole lot of financial aid from other schools.  So I came here and it was the best decision I ever made. I love Flagstaff and the atmosphere here at NAU just feels like home.

Why I joined Honors...  I wanted to challenge myself during my upper level education. The Honors program not only met my need for academic fulfillment, but exceeded them in providing a healthy community, rich discussion, and mind-opening knowledge about the world we live in.

Why I decided to attend NAU... I applied to six different universities and I must admit that NAU was not originally my first choice. NAU was my “back-up” choice. After visiting three universities, I finally made it out to Flagstaff and visited NAU during spring of my senior year of High School. It wasn’t until after I saw the campus and all that it had to offer, that I realized NAU was everything that I needed and desired in a university. NAU quickly moved to the top of my list in my college search. NAU offers a very intimate feel as a public institution and I was attracted to the variety of opportunities available to me as a student, not to mention fresh air, four seasons, and beautiful ponderosa pine trees surrounding the campus!

Why I joined Honors...  I was very excited to receive an invitation to join the Honors Program at NAU. I was very happy to be offered admission to the Honors Program because I didn’t have to fill out a supplemental application or wait until my sophomore year to participate. It was very nice to be recognized for my work in high school without having to do any extra work. After being in the program for more than a year now, I have realized how beneficial the Honors Program has been for me. Small class-sizes, individual attention, and early enrollment are just a couple of benefits of being an Honors student. As a result of my motivation to make the most out of my Honors experience, I look forward to increasing my involvement in the program as well.

Why I decided to attend NAU... I chose to become a student at NAU because I wanted to go to a state university, and be away from home at the same time.  During campus visits, I most enjoyed the beautiful campus, fresh mountain air, and found everyone to be extremely friendly.  NAU is a very friendly and accessible campus, and I am so glad I made the decision to study here. 

Why I joined Honors...  I chose to join the honors program, because I wanted to challenge myself during college.  I had heard great things about the program, such as smaller class sizes, involvement in the community, and participatory learning in the classroom.  Honors has helped me to open myself up to a whole new way of thinking about the world and my part in it.

Why I decided to attend NAU... NAU was the perfect choice for me because it was not too close or too far from home. I can experience life outside my hometown while still being close enough for the occasional visit. Not to mention that the weather is perfect, the scenery is breathtaking and the teaching standards are very high. Another thing to love about NAU is the atmosphere: the students are fun and friendly and the teachers are very caring and understanding while still providing challenging coursework. Even the surrounding town of Flagstaff has this friendly and fun atmosphere. NAU has a very supportive and involved community, which helps make NAU one of the best Universities around. I am so happy with my decision to attend NAU, I can’t think of a better place to learn and grow!

Why I joined Honors...  Honestly, I joined the Honors Program because it seemed like the thing to do at the time. Most of my high school classes had been honors classes, so when I got my invitation to the NAU Honors Program it seemed only natural to accept. I was a little worried that university level honors classes would be much harder than those at the high school level, but with only one or two per semester how hard could it really be? By the end of my first semester I knew that I had made the right choice. My honors classes ended up being my favorite classes and the most helpful ones as well. True, some classes were challenging but the effort I put into them really paid off in the end by improving my writing, reading and organizational skills beyond anything I could have anticipated. The NAU Honors Program is excellent and I am happy to be a part of it. However, don’t just take my word for it, come experience it for yourself and see what this program can do for you! 

Why I decided to attend NAU... I loved the campus, the atmosphere, and I wanted to get out of California for college. 

Why I joined Honors... I wanted to have classes that are challenging and small. The Honors program offered me both of those options. I did not have to take simple, liberal arts requirements that would have possibly been boring. I got to take Honors courses that were engaging and interesting.

Why I decided to attend NAU... Honors Program, a school that was actively recruiting me as an individual, WUE, location

Why I joined Honors... Honors was an opportunity to challenge myself, and to expose myself to more critical thinking both in and outside of class. I was also very attracted to the idea of smaller class sizes and early enrollment. Finally, the opportunites in Honors, such as Ambassadors, GURUS, and the Student Advisory Board, would allow me to participate in extra-curricular activities that not only helped my education, but also that of other Honors students.

Why I decided to attend NAU... I decided to attend NAU because it is the smallest of the in state universities and is located in a part of Arizona that offers countless opportunities for hiking, camping and mountain biking. Having grown up in Flagstaff, I could not picture myself living in a large city such as Phoenix where many of these outdoor activities are less accessible.

Why I joined Honors...  I joined honors because I wanted to be part of a community where I could meet new people who shared many of my academic interests. Also, honors appealed to me because it seamed like the natural progression from the AP courses I had been taking in high school.

Why I decided to attend NAU... I came to NAU for the small-city environment, the trees, the smaller campus, smaller classes, friendly atmosphere, and all of the little perks that NAU has to offer.

Why I joined Honors...   I joined the Honors Program because I like the idea of a faster curriculum, seminar-style classes, the alternative liberal arts program, and, most of all, the opportunity to graduate "with honors."

Why I decided to attend NAU... Originally, I had no plans to look into NAU, but as my interest with International Affairs grew, I started researching NAU.  After visiting the campus a few times, I realized that NAU was the perfect atmosphere for me.  Coming from a somewhat small town, Flagstaff was an easy transition for me.  I also loved the community at NAU and its surroundings.  The community is so relaxed and laid back.

Why I joined Honors... Coming from honors courses in high school, I thought I would easily fit in with the Honors Program.  I consider myself a pretty motivated person, so I figured I would surround myself with peers in college that considered themselves motivated, too.  I also liked the idea of having smaller classes and actually having interactions with the professors and my classmates.

Why I decided to attend NAU... I love everything about NAU, but I was initially drawn to NAU because of its location, the small class sizes, and the music program. Plus it was close enough to home, but also far enough away. I love it up here and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Why I joined Honors...  I joined the Honors program because my mom made me. She pushed me and pushed me so I finally gave in and said I would give it a try.  However, I had every intention of dropping it after a semester or a year. Once I started in the program though my ideas changed and I really enjoyed my classes and the program!  As much as it pains me to admit it, my mom was right and joining the honors program was a great idea!

Why I decided to attend NAU... I decided to come to NAU for the smell.  I love that pine fresh scent.  Really, I chose NAU because it was affordable and close to home.  Originally, I planned to attend NAU for one year to determine my major, then move on to Brown University of the University of Pennsylvania. However, once here, I chose to stay after I grew to love Flagstaff, NAU, and especially the Honors Program.

Why I joined Honors... It was never a question for me that I would join Honors, so long as I fit the criteria. I loved that the NAU Honors Program was incorporated into the entire university, rather than it being a separate college.  Every university I applied to had some sort of honors program, but very few had that sense of community found here.