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Alyssa: The Beauty of The Black House

Alyssa: The Beauty of The Black House

Posted on July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 by Admissions Blog
Coming to college last fall as a first year student, I was nervous about making friends. Would I feel isolated on this campus? Where would I meet people? Since I was coming to Northwestern as a black ... Read More
Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Posted on October 13, 2017November 6, 2019 by Admissions Blog
My move-in day at Northwestern was filled with unexpected surprises. I had packed up my entire life and road tripped up from Florida, frantically texting everyone I knew on-campus to try and get my be... Read More
Kevin: Wildcat Welcome

Kevin: Wildcat Welcome

Posted on June 24, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
When a process like orientation becomes integral to a college campus, becomes an event that students look forward to, campus and college begin to feel a little less scary for prospective students. Her... Read More
Sam: Community Impact

Sam: Community Impact

Posted on April 28, 2016 by AdmissionBlog
When I was a senior in high school, I sat down one Sunday evening and began writing my Northwestern supplement essay. I thought about what it was that drew me to this school halfway across the country... Read More
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