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Rey: Double-Majoring 101

Rey: Double-Majoring 101

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Here’s a question that I often hear from prospective students: At Northwestern, can I study things outside of my major, and how’s it like? My answer: yes. Yes. A billion times yes (I’ll ... Read More
Kendyl: Looking Back - Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Kendyl: Looking Back – Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Like many people, I started college with a slew of expectations about academics, lifestyle, and experiences I’d have. Though I thought I had a good sense of what to expect, I found it impossible (in... Read More
Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
With summer upon us, many high school students often begin their college research time during this time. Reflecting on my own college search, applying to college was a complicated process for me. As a... 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
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
Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
When I started my first year at  Northwestern, I had no clue what I was going to major in, what I wanted to do for a career, and, in general, what my future would look like. I came in as undecided, l... Read More
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