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Nolan—Not Just a Lab Coat: My Undergraduate Research Experiences

Nolan—Not Just a Lab Coat: My Undergraduate Research Experiences

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Before this summer, I never really considered myself a researcher. Whenever I think of the word “research,” a lab coat, some very advanced science equipment, and safety glasses come to mind. While... Read More
Rey: Double-Majoring 101

Rey: Double-Majoring 101

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Here’s a question that I often hear from prospective students: At Northwestern, can I study things outside of my major, and how’s it like? My answer: yes. Yes. A billion times yes (I’ll ... Read More
Danny—#SESPLOVE: Finding Home in Our School of Education and Social Policy

Danny—#SESPLOVE: Finding Home in Our School of Education and Social Policy

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Admissions Blog
I often get a few curious looks when I tell people I study Social Policy in the School of Education and Social Policy. When people ask me what the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP as we cal... Read More
Kendyl: Looking Back - Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Kendyl: Looking Back – Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Like many people, I started college with a slew of expectations about academics, lifestyle, and experiences I’d have. Though I thought I had a good sense of what to expect, I found it impossible (in... Read More
Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
With summer upon us, many high school students often begin their college research time during this time. Reflecting on my own college search, applying to college was a complicated process for me. As a... Read More
Maria: The Real Reason AND is in Our DNA

Maria: The Real Reason AND is in Our DNA

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Admissions Blog
I knew I wanted to study film since I was in middle school. But while film has always been where I channel my passion for storytelling, it isn’t for everyone. My parents (both engineers) never press... Read More
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