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Justin T.: The Pride of the Purple Mafia

Justin T.: The Pride of the Purple Mafia

Posted on January 13, 2017September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Northwestern has the most supportive alumni base that you will find anywhere. We call them the Purple Mafia for short and you will find them in every city in any field. Recently, I’ve had some exper... Read More
Sam E.: Why I Love the Quarter System

Sam E.: Why I Love the Quarter System

Posted on January 10, 2017September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Making decisions is not an easy task, especially when you don’t know exactly what your true preferences are. It is fair to note that hindsight is 20/20, and nobody knows whether a decision they make... Read More
Casey: 'Holidaze'

Casey: ‘Holidaze’

Posted on December 8, 2016September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
College is full of traditions – new traditions, old traditions, traditions you’re carrying on from alumni who came years and years before you. Once such tradition is “Friendsgiving”, the tradi... Read More
Casey: Wanderlust in the Shade of Purple

Casey: Wanderlust in the Shade of Purple

Posted on December 2, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
One of the best things about attending Northwestern is all of the places that it can and will help you go whenever you’re not actually at Northwestern. Northwestern has more than 150 study abroad pr... Read More
Teresa: When I Realized My Major Was Right For Me

Teresa: When I Realized My Major Was Right For Me

Posted on November 28, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Every time I tell people I’m a communication studies major, they ask me what that means. The truth is, I think it could mean a million different things, and that’s what I love about it. In my four... Read More
Sam E.: My Favorite Class

Sam E.: My Favorite Class

Posted on November 22, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
I’ve always been interested in marketing and advertising. Some people like to watch Super Bowl commercials, but not me. I love to watch Super Bowl commercials; searching for them on YouTube the Mond... Read More
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