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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
Mauricio '18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Mauricio ’18: Reflecting on Support for Low-Income Students

Posted on May 20, 2019May 27, 2020 by Admissions Blog
Mauricio G. at the 2018 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’ Convocation Photography credits: Justin Barbin Photography This week, a cohort of colleges committed to access (including Northwest... Read More
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
Carter: Birthright: Connections Across Continents

Carter: Birthright: Connections Across Continents

Posted on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 by Admissions Blog
It’s a bit of a whirlwind, stepping into an unfamiliar airport. My friend and I had a fairly straightforward drive over to JFK from Manhattan, heading out around five hours before our departure. Tha... Read More
Alyssa: The "Formal" Guide to Formals at Northwestern

Alyssa: The “Formal” Guide to Formals at Northwestern

Posted on November 28, 2018December 3, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Residence hall formals, Greek Life formals, Black Formal, multicultural student organization formals, south campus formal, sports teams formals, semi-formals; these are just a few of the many formals ... Read More
Avery: How A&O Blowout Brings Us Together

Avery: How A&O Blowout Brings Us Together

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 by Admissions Blog
When one artist climbs the side of the Riviera Theatre, the night’s a success. When two make the climb? It’s the A&O Blowout. When I applied to Northwestern, I had no idea that I’d end up ju... Read More
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