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Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Posted on July 5, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Upon entering college, I felt really anxious about balancing my school work with a time-intensive club. Even in high school, I remember one of my biggest issues was balancing academics with sports. I ... Read More
Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Admissions Blog
“One of my favorite experiences was being a Peer Adviser for first-years, many of whom were also first-gen and low-income.” At the end of last week, we wrapped up our 20-day #AccessNorthwe... Read More
Mauricio '18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Mauricio ’18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Posted on May 20, 2019May 27, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Mauricio G. at the 2018 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’ Convocation Photography credits: Justin Barbin Photography This week, a cohort of colleges committed to access (including Northwest... Read More
Kendyl: Daily Dining Hall Eats

Kendyl: Daily Dining Hall Eats

Posted on May 14, 2019May 20, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Whether you’re fueling a late night study-session or grabbing lunch with some friends, food is a huge part of the college experience. We (understandably) receive quite a few questions about dining o... Read More
Carter: Finding Learning in Unconventional Places

Carter: Finding Learning in Unconventional Places

Posted on May 9, 2019May 16, 2019 by Admissions Blog
One of the great things about Northwestern is the sheer number of courses available to you from the get-go. From a seminar about queer representation in the media to fluid mechanics, you never know wh... Read More
Maria: The Real Reason AND is in Our DNA

Maria: The Real Reason AND is in Our DNA

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Admissions Blog
I knew I wanted to study film since I was in middle school. But while film has always been where I channel my passion for storytelling, it isn’t for everyone. My parents (both engineers) never press... Read More
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