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Connie: Lake Michigan

Connie: Lake Michigan

Posted on July 16, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
I’ve always found solace in the outdoors. There’s something about breathing in fresh, crisp air and feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin that never fails to rejuvenate me. One of my most vivid... Read More
Lena: Location, Location, Location

Lena: Location, Location, Location

Posted on July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
Northwestern’s location can’t be beat! Sure, we are on a large body of water near a major city, but there is so much more to it! What Northwestern has is the proximity to so many great d... Read More
Taylor: Exploring Chicago's Local Arts

Taylor: Exploring Chicago’s Local Arts

Posted on June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
Something that’s fantastic about being a Northwestern student is the access to Chicago. We have a free shuttle that takes us to our downtown Chicago campus, the L (elevated train system) has several... Read More
Taylor: Housing Off-Campus

Taylor: Housing Off-Campus

Posted on June 5, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
From classic dormitories to residential colleges, Northwestern offers a huge array of on-campus living options.  After two years living on-campus, however, I felt like I was ready for a new adventur... Read More
Taylor: Comedy in Chicago

Taylor: Comedy in Chicago

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
Chicago is filled with history – from fire-starting cows to unbelievable architectural feats, this city has an amazing past. A recent addition to the Taylor Billings Book of Chicago History (paperba... Read More
Ava: Dillo Day

Ava: Dillo Day

Posted on April 24, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
I love Spring Quarter for so many reasons. The weather is warm, the beaches on campus are open, some professors hold class outside, and there’s that one week where flowers are blooming all over camp... Read More
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