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Eliza: Discovering Opportunities

Eliza: Discovering Opportunities

Posted on November 19, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
As a high school senior, college to me meant school — spending all day in class, doing homework, maybe participating in a club or two — but  it was still school and I had been going to sc... Read More
Ryan: Camping with the "Surgeons"

Ryan: Camping with the “Surgeons”

Posted on November 6, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
I love that Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, on Chicago’s North Shore and a shuttle ride away from the city of Chicago. I love that my morning run could take me north along Sherid... Read More
Hayley: Back in the Swing of Things

Hayley: Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on October 8, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Between starting new classes, seeing old friends and assuming extracurricular responsibilities, the first week of any quarter is a busy one, and last week was no exception. Although I’m a journalism... Read More
Mike: Fall at Northwestern

Mike: Fall at Northwestern

Posted on October 8, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
Fall marks the beginning of school once again. Going back to classes, homework, stress. At the same time, and arguably more importantly, returning to campus means football games, tailgates, reuniting ... Read More
Connie: Unexpected Experiences

Connie: Unexpected Experiences

Posted on September 25, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
It all started with a phone call one Friday night during my first year. I picked up my phone, answering, “Hello?” “Hey Connie! It’s Alex. One of our piano teachers in AMASE dropped out last mi... Read More
Jim: If I Could Join One More Group

Jim: If I Could Join One More Group

Posted on September 2, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Ask any of my friends about how many activities I’m involved with at Northwestern, and I guarantee the response you receive will be “Too many!” I’ve never been one to shy away from an opportun... Read More
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