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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
Margaret '23: Finding a Passion for Sports Radio

Margaret ’23: Finding a Passion for Sports Radio

Posted on May 20, 2021 by aal061
  There’s sometimes pressure in life to only do things that advance your career. To spend all your time working toward your dream, and only doing classes and extracurriculars that get you there... Read More
Andrew '22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Andrew ’22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Posted on May 17, 2021 by aal061
When I arrived on campus my freshman year in the fall of 2018, I knew immediately that I wanted to find a way to continue to actively engage my passion for music even though I was entering Northwester... 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
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