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Casey: Why My Advisor Is One Of My Best Friends

Casey: Why My Advisor Is One Of My Best Friends

Posted on June 9, 2017August 17, 2017 by Admissions Blog
  As a student, I swear by my paper planner. Everyone has a system, and mine is a floral planner from Target that I use to track my homework, student orgs, meetings, and work. But even when armed... Read More
Casey: Professors (and their pups) are here for you

Casey: Professors (and their pups) are here for you

Posted on June 2, 2017August 17, 2017 by Admissions Blog
When I spotted Professor Regan Thomson down the hallway I called out, “Does your dog live in your office?” He saw me, laughed, and said, “Yes, he does.” I asked if I could come pet his new pup... Read More
Casey: Taking Advantage of the Windy City

Casey: Taking Advantage of the Windy City

Posted on May 17, 2017September 22, 2017 by Admissions Blog
When I was looking at colleges, I wanted a school that had a vibrant campus and wasn’t in the center of a major city. However, I also wanted to be close enough to a big city so I could partake in th... Read More
Casey: Time to Try Defying Gravity

Casey: Time to Try Defying Gravity

Posted on May 8, 2017September 22, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Summer internships are considered essential for finding a job for after graduation, but the application process can be a daunting one. I want to work in theatre management after graduation, so I decid... Read More
Casey: Career Pressures and Spring Break

Casey: Career Pressures and Spring Break

Posted on March 17, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
When you’re a junior in college, there’s no shortage of things to be stressed about. Midterms, finals, a summer internship, a summer grant, what classes you’ll take next quarter, which quarter y... Read More
Casey: Thoughts on Weed Out Classes

Casey: Thoughts on Weed Out Classes

Posted on March 3, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
I’m a tour guide for Northwestern, and one of the most common concerns I hear from prospective students surround Northwestern’s rigorous curriculum and a fear of weed out classes. And while our cu... Read More
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