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Carter: A Floridian's Guide to the NU Winter

Carter: A Floridian’s Guide to the NU Winter

Posted on January 29, 2018January 17, 2020 by Admissions Blog
It comes to no one’s surprise that Florida and Chicago have very different climates. Not only are there seasons, but there are four of them! This can be a bit jarring for many students used to war... Read More
Jacquelyn: Keep an Open Mind in College

Jacquelyn: Keep an Open Mind in College

Posted on September 12, 2017September 8, 2017 by Admissions Blog
One important thing to know about me is the pride I have for my city – Chicago. People tend to have a favorable bias toward their home, but it’s my personal belief that whether it’s the food, ne... Read More
Nicole: What Chicago Has Given My College Experience

Nicole: What Chicago Has Given My College Experience

Posted on July 21, 2017August 17, 2017 by Admissions Blog
College students are given an unprecedented amount of free time. Classes take place in the mornings or afternoons, but the rest of the day (and weekends) are up to them to fill. Exploring Chicago is o... Read More
Teresa: Finding City Communities Through Class

Teresa: Finding City Communities Through Class

Posted on May 25, 2017September 22, 2017 by Admissions Blog
For my first five quarters at Northwestern, I kept a pretty streamlined schedule. Specifically, I scheduled all my classes around my language requirement. So when I found myself finished with French, ... 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
Tomas S.: Springing Forward to a New Quarter

Tomas S.: Springing Forward to a New Quarter

Posted on February 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
With only 1 week left of classes for winter quarter, it is easy to forget that we still have to go through finals before Spring Break. With days getting longer and warmer, it becomes harder to stay t... Read More
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