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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
Alyssa: My First Summer Away From Home

Alyssa: My First Summer Away From Home

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Admissions Blog
At the end of my first year of college, I had the intention of flying back home, seeing my family and friends, and relaxing after a hectic year. However, the universe (and my parents) had other plans ... Read More
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
My JR Experience at the Winter Olympics

My JR Experience at the Winter Olympics

Posted on May 7, 2018May 2, 2018 by Admissions Blog
One of the biggest reasons I chose to come to Northwestern was because of the Journalism Residency program through the Medill School of Journalism. I knew that I wanted to study journalism in college ... Read More
Teresa: The Best Things about Summer Study Abroad

Teresa: The Best Things about Summer Study Abroad

Posted on March 26, 2018March 2, 2018 by Admissions Blog
When you get to college, one of the first things people will tell you is how you just have to study abroad (see Tomas: My Semester Abroad). And honestly, they’re right. Studying abroad is one of t... Read More
Tomas: My Semester Abroad

Tomas: My Semester Abroad

Posted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Admissions Blog
A semester abroad (although only a quarter at Northwestern), is probably one of the best experiences undergrads can have in their 4 years at Northwestern. Many times, people will talk about the places... Read More
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