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Karina '22: The Theatre Community at Northwestern

Karina ’22: The Theatre Community at Northwestern

Posted on October 14, 2020October 13, 2020 by Admissions Blog
I can easily tell you where 99% of our theatre majors are during the hours of 6pm to 10pm on any given weekday: rehearsal. In Northwestern’s theatre program, “rehearsals” vary greatly: they can ... Read More
Julia '21: Finding Creative Voice through Independent Film Score Projects

Julia ’21: Finding Creative Voice through Independent Film Score Projects

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Admissions Blog
As a fourth year composer in Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music, I have spent the past three academic years exploring, learning about, and refining my creative voice. I have always been fascinate... Read More
Henry - AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Henry – AccessibleNU and You: Navigating Northwestern with Learning Difference

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Admissions Blog
I remember breaking into a cold sweat while copying and pasting my personal essay into the Common App. Yes, Northwestern encourages applicants to embrace their authenticity. But will mentioning my 504... 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
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
Kendyl: #NUPerspectives: Exploring Start-ups in The Garage

Kendyl: #NUPerspectives: Exploring Start-ups in The Garage

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Admissions Blog
For this installment of #NUPerspectives I sat down to talk with Andi, a senior studying communication studies, about her experience with Northwestern’s start-up incubator The Garage.   Kendyl: How... Read More
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