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Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Carter: It’s Okay to Drop a Class

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Admissions Blog
It happens to all of us: you pick classes, you dive right in to work, and then you quickly realize that you’ve signed yourself up for a LOT. Whether it’s leadership positions in clubs you’re pas... Read More
Avery: Navigating "Northwestern Direction" as a Peer Adviser

Avery: Navigating “Northwestern Direction” as a Peer Adviser

Posted on August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Schools call it “orientation” for a reason. When you first arrive on campus, it can seem like you have so much to do, but you may have no idea where to start. Between selecting classes, navigating... Read More
Alyssa: The Fall Quarter Guide for First-Years

Alyssa: The Fall Quarter Guide for First-Years

Posted on August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Now that I’m entering into my second year at Northwestern I wanted to take some time to reflect on my busy first year as a Wildcat. For many of us college is a huge transition after being in high sc... Read More
Carter: The Hydra of Homesickness

Carter: The Hydra of Homesickness

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Admissions Blog
There’s something so thrilling about the independence college brings. You’ll move in and suddenly you’re the adult who dictates when you need to go to bed and when you need to wake u... Read More
Carter: A Floridian's Guide to the NU Winter

Carter: A Floridian’s Guide to the NU Winter

Posted on January 29, 2018January 17, 2020 by Admissions Blog
It comes to no one’s surprise that Florida and Chicago have very different climates. Not only are there seasons, but there are four of them! This can be a bit jarring for many students used to war... Read More
Jacquelyn: Fighting off “Senioritis”

Jacquelyn: Fighting off “Senioritis”

Posted on November 27, 2017November 22, 2017 by Admissions Blog
  It’s Week Nine and it’s cold outside, which means the quarter’s wrapping up and #WinterIsComing. Last week, it took three alarms for me to finally leave my warm and comfy bed. For some st... Read More
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