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Clayton: Keeping the Lake to My Right

Clayton: Keeping the Lake to My Right

Posted on February 5, 2016February 5, 2016 by AdmissionBlog
Last summer, after grabbing brunch in downtown Chicago with a friend from high school, I decided it was finally time to cross another item off my Northwestern bucket list: I was going to walk the thir... Read More
Ryan: Camping with the "Surgeons"

Ryan: Camping with the “Surgeons”

Posted on November 6, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
I love that Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, on Chicago’s North Shore and a shuttle ride away from the city of Chicago. I love that my morning run could take me north along Sherid... Read More
Veronique: If I Could Be A Sailor

Veronique: If I Could Be A Sailor

Posted on September 25, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
I’ve been super lucky throughout my Northwestern experience to be a part of several amazing student groups. I’ve met some of my best friends through these groups, whether related to my academic in... Read More
Jim: Lakefill at Sunset/Sunrise

Jim: Lakefill at Sunset/Sunrise

Posted on September 11, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
I grew up spending a lot of time on a lake, so Northwestern’s immediate proximity to Lake Michigan was a huge sell for me. Swimming on the beaches is nice when I can, but even taking a walk just to ... Read More
Austin: Where I Go To Unwind

Austin: Where I Go To Unwind

Posted on July 29, 2015July 29, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
At different points along my tenure on campus, I’ve decided to familiarize myself with the places that you might not find on a campus map. Being the adventurer that I am, it wouldn’t suffice to on... Read More
Connie: Lake Michigan

Connie: Lake Michigan

Posted on July 16, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
I’ve always found solace in the outdoors. There’s something about breathing in fresh, crisp air and feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin that never fails to rejuvenate me. One of my most vivid... Read More
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