Tag: First-Years
Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves
“Stay curious, continue to try new things, and be open to meeting new people! – Julia (Park Ridge, IL) Music Composition & Learning and Organizational Change (LOC) “Get involved i... Read More
Henry ’20, ’21: Coming to NU from a Rural Community
“Is this…Group 180?” I stammered, staring straight at the sign sticking out of her backpack. Nice one. “Yes! You must be Henry. Glad you found us.” My peer adviser, Ruthie, exclai... Read More
Linus ’23: Finding Community in My Residence
One of the most daunting things going into college for me and many of my friends was the prospect of having to “start over” when it comes to social relationships. In high school, we had grown very... Read More
Cal ’21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern
Packing up my belongings on the eve of move-in day, I was nervous. I had already registered for classes, found a roommate, and printed out photos to hang on my dorm room wall. Everything was ready to ... Read More