The Northwestern community is defined by connection. As a first-year student, I first realized this emphasis on facilitating connection from the moment I marched through Weber Arch and stood on Deerin...Read More
Applying to colleges out of high school, I thought I wasn’t picky. I thought that all I needed was good academics, a place to get my degree, a place to take from and not give to. After spending a ye...Read More
Here at Northwestern, we pride ourselves on knowing the days of the week: Monday, Game Day, Game Day, Thursday, Friday, Game Day, and Sunday. Of course, the calendar changes from week to week: some we...Read More
I can easily tell you where 99% of our theatre majors are during the hours of 6pm to 10pm on any given weekday: rehearsal. In Northwestern’s theatre program, “rehearsals” vary greatly: they can ...Read More
As a fourth year composer in Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music, I have spent the past three academic years exploring, learning about, and refining my creative voice. I have always been fascinate...Read More
I remember breaking into a cold sweat while copying and pasting my personal essay into the Common App. Yes, Northwestern encourages applicants to embrace their authenticity. But will mentioning my 504...Read More