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Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Admissions Blog
One thing that I certainly wasn’t prepared for when I got Northwestern was how important my social identities would become. I think it’s true of a lot of high school experiences that conversations... Read More
Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Admissions Blog
For many incoming students, coming to Northwestern will mark the first time they ever lived in a residential hall given Northwestern’s two year live-on requirement. Students who grew up sharing room... Read More
Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Posted on July 5, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Upon entering college, I felt really anxious about balancing my school work with a time-intensive club. Even in high school, I remember one of my biggest issues was balancing academics with sports. I ... 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
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