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Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Posted on June 14, 2021 by aal061
“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

Henry ’20, ’21: Coming to NU from a Rural Community

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by aal061
“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

Linus ’23: Finding Community in My Residence

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by aal061
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

Cal ’21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Admissions Blog
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
Joe W. '22: Finding Community at Northwestern during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joe W. ’22: Finding Community at Northwestern during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Admissions Blog
The Northwestern community is defined by connection. As a first-year student, I first realized this emphasis on facilitating connection from the moment I marched through Weber Arch and stood on Deerin... 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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