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Kendyl - #NUPerspectives Q&A: Day in the Life of a CompSci Major

Kendyl – #NUPerspectives Q&A: Day in the Life of a CompSci Major

Posted on January 3, 2020June 5, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Kendyl: What year are you and what are you studying at Northwestern? Alena: I’m a second-year student, and I’m studying Computer Science (CS) in McCormick. It’s the same computer science classes... Read More
Kendyl: Finding your Home in a Student Organization

Kendyl: Finding your Home in a Student Organization

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Admissions Blog
When it comes to student organizations, fall quarter can be a bit of a shuffle. Northwestern students of all years flock to the fall organization fair, looking to find their fit on campus whether they... Read More
Alyssa: My Summer Studying in Spain

Alyssa: My Summer Studying in Spain

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Admissions Blog
I never envisioned myself being able to study abroad while at Northwestern; it seemed far out of my reach due to financial factors. However, with the help of GLO, the Global Learning Office, I was abl... Read More
Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Admissions Blog
One thing that I certainly wasn’t prepared for when I got Northwestern was how important my social identities would become. I think it’s true of a lot of high school experiences that conversations... Read More
Nolan—Not Just a Lab Coat: My Undergraduate Research Experiences

Nolan—Not Just a Lab Coat: My Undergraduate Research Experiences

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Before this summer, I never really considered myself a researcher. Whenever I think of the word “research,” a lab coat, some very advanced science equipment, and safety glasses come to mind. While... Read More
Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Admissions Blog
For many incoming students, coming to Northwestern will mark the first time they ever lived in a residential hall given Northwestern’s two year live-on requirement. Students who grew up sharing room... Read More
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