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Sam E.: Evanston, Chicago and All the Opportunities Within!

Sam E.: Evanston, Chicago and All the Opportunities Within!

Posted on February 14, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Before arriving in Evanston for my freshman year, I was a little…ok….more like a lot worried about this little town called Evanston. Growing up in Washington, D.C., life in the city was al... Read More
Take Notes: How to Have the Best Birthday Weekend Ever at NU!

Take Notes: How to Have the Best Birthday Weekend Ever at NU!

Posted on February 7, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Being from the East Coast, I never would have expected that the warmest birthday of my life thus far would have been in Chicago. Nevertheless, when its 61 degrees in January, you don’t waste it. I t... Read More
Guest Blog: My Botswana Adventure

Guest Blog: My Botswana Adventure

Posted on February 1, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Having just returned from summer vacation, I have been thinking a lot about the past 7 months here in Botswana. There have been so many ups and downs but what stands out the most to me is just how muc... Read More
Sam S: Unsolicited Advice - Step Foot into Every Single Building on Campus

Sam S: Unsolicited Advice – Step Foot into Every Single Building on Campus

Posted on January 23, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Over my past four (yikes!) years at Northwestern, I’ve been lucky enough to have been involved in exciting projects, gathering a wide range of experiences while meeting extremely passionate and hard... Read More
Tomas: A Chilean's Take on Those Chilly Chicago Winters

Tomas: A Chilean’s Take on Those Chilly Chicago Winters

Posted on January 20, 2017September 28, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Let’s get straight to the point. Winter in Chicago is not a season that you are supposed to enjoy. The bitter cold and the wind will try to freeze you every morning on your way to class and snow wil... Read More
Justin T.: The Pride of the Purple Mafia

Justin T.: The Pride of the Purple Mafia

Posted on January 13, 2017September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
Northwestern has the most supportive alumni base that you will find anywhere. We call them the Purple Mafia for short and you will find them in every city in any field. Recently, I’ve had some exper... Read More
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