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Alexa: Becoming an Investigative Reporter During the Pandemic

Alexa: Becoming an Investigative Reporter During the Pandemic

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Admissions Blog
As an incoming journalism student, I had no idea what my Northwestern and Medill journey would look like. I knew I loved talking to people. I knew I loved telling stories. I ultimately knew I loved up... Read More
Grounding ourselves in the familiar during COVID-19

Grounding ourselves in the familiar during COVID-19

Posted on August 11, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
A note to prospective applicants from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: Despite profound changes and challenges this August, last week brought familiar energy and optimism to our A... Read More
Leo: My Internship with the "Hamilton" Team

Leo: My Internship with the “Hamilton” Team

Posted on August 3, 2020August 4, 2020 by Admissions Blog
On a sweltering Monday in June, I caught the “L” from Davis Street in downtown Evanston and began the commute to River North in the heart of Chicago. It was the summer after my sophomore year at N... Read More
Our Modified Testing Policy in Response to COVID-19

Our Modified Testing Policy in Response to COVID-19

Posted on June 18, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
A note to prospective applicants from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: In a blog post earlier this month, I wrote to affirm that we’re staying mindful of your current context—... Read More
Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Continued Reassurance in a Time of Unrest

Posted on June 5, 2020September 15, 2022 by Admissions Blog
June 5, 2020 A note to our prospective students from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley: We know recent events have been overwhelming for many of you. The killing of George Floyd, Br... Read More
Danny: Civic Engagement at Northwestern: how we learn and are heard

Danny: Civic Engagement at Northwestern: how we learn and are heard

Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Admissions Blog
In my experiences chatting with prospective students, I often get asked what the political climate is like on campus. Coming to Northwestern — and the college process as a whole — I knew I... Read More
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