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Carter: Birthright: Connections Across Continents

Carter: Birthright: Connections Across Continents

Posted on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 by Admissions Blog
It’s a bit of a whirlwind, stepping into an unfamiliar airport. My friend and I had a fairly straightforward drive over to JFK from Manhattan, heading out around five hours before our departure. Tha... Read More
Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Kendyl: How to Navigate your Northwestern Visit like a Wildcat

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Admissions Blog
As a prospective student, stepping onto an unfamiliar campus can be overwhelming, and with so much to do and see, it can be tough to pinpoint exactly where to start. I’ve definitely been there, but ... Read More
Alyssa: The "Formal" Guide to Formals at Northwestern

Alyssa: The “Formal” Guide to Formals at Northwestern

Posted on November 28, 2018December 3, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Residence hall formals, Greek Life formals, Black Formal, multicultural student organization formals, south campus formal, sports teams formals, semi-formals; these are just a few of the many formals ... Read More
Maria: International Student Orientation - Welcoming International Students to their Home Far from Home

Maria: International Student Orientation – Welcoming International Students to their Home Far from Home

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Admissions Blog
I arrived on campus never having been to Evanston, let alone Chicago. I was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, but I knew that I wanted to go abroad for college. I learned about different U.S. schools... Read More
Avery: How A&O Blowout Brings Us Together

Avery: How A&O Blowout Brings Us Together

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 by Admissions Blog
When one artist climbs the side of the Riviera Theatre, the night’s a success. When two make the climb? It’s the A&O Blowout. When I applied to Northwestern, I had no idea that I’d end up ju... Read More
Alyssa: How the Chicago Undergraduate Program Changed Me for the Better

Alyssa: How the Chicago Undergraduate Program Changed Me for the Better

Posted on August 31, 2018August 28, 2018 by Admissions Blog
The summer before I started my first year at Northwestern my parents were excited, yet anxious about their youngest child going to school out of state. I’m the youngest of four children so I’ve al... Read More
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