Candidate Testimonials

Kelly E.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-26T10:30:52-05:00November 26th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: boomerang, college grad, Indiana, lakeshore, ReThink, ReThink West Michigan, west michigan|

Post-graduation life can be scary and certainly unpredictable for many new college graduates. Kelly understood this firsthand as she was nearing graduation from a university in Indiana and deciding between staying in Indiana or moving [...]

Jalisa D.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-18T11:59:38-05:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: camping, explore, Florida, Newaygo, outdoors, relocate, west michigan|

After completing her degree, Jalisa packed her belongings into her car and left the sunshine state of Florida to begin her journey as a Michigander. She built up her four-season wardrobe and quickly learned that [...]

Sarah H.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-05T11:32:00-05:00November 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: beach, boomerang, community, family, MSU, west michigan|

Born and raised in West Michigan, Sarah is a true Michigan native. Sarah started her education at Kellogg Community College and continued to Western Michigan University to receive her bachelor’s degree in physics. After undergrad, [...]

Zach T.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-05T11:31:34-05:00November 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: Beaches, boomerang, downtown, grand rapids, Intern Connect, lifestyle, restaurants|

Originally from the East side of the state, Zach fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of Grand Rapids after living downtown during a summer internship with Gordon Food Service (GFS). His summer spent on [...]

Nanda F.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-05T11:04:35-05:00November 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: boomerang, Kalamazoo, ReThink West Michigan, west michigan|

Born and raised in Wyoming, Michigan, Nanda appreciates the diversity and growth that she’s seen in West Michigan throughout the years. Wyoming is the third largest community in West Michigan so it’s no wonder that [...]

Daniel J.

By Olivia Windorf|2019-11-05T11:05:30-05:00November 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Blog Posts, Profiles|Tags: Ada, boomerang, Downtown Grand Rapids, events, Lake Michigan, lakeshore, MiMade Mixer, relocation, west michigan|

Being a father of four who enjoys the city and life in the country, West Michigan is the best of both worlds for Daniel. Daniel attended high school, college, and graduate school in West Michigan. [...]

Chelsea F.

By Vanessa Lansdale|2019-03-06T15:12:59-05:00March 6th, 2019|Categories: Profiles|Tags: beach, Pigeon Creek Park, relocation, restaurants, Tunnel Park|

Though she grew up in Ohio and went to college there, Chelsea was no stranger to West Michigan. The region was a frequent vacation spot for her family, and now, she’s made it her home. [...]

Mason N.

By Jessica Kuster|2019-03-26T16:24:45-04:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: Profiles|Tags: Beaches, boomerang, Grand Valley State University, Lake Michigan|

Mason grew up in a small suburb of Chicago, but decided to venture to West Michigan to attend college at Grand Valley State University. After moving to Indianapolis post-graduation, Mason decided to settle down in [...]