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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
Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Alyssa: Finding the Major Right for Me

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
When I started my first year at  Northwestern, I had no clue what I was going to major in, what I wanted to do for a career, and, in general, what my future would look like. I came in as undecided, l... Read More
Alyssa: My First Summer Away From Home

Alyssa: My First Summer Away From Home

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Admissions Blog
At the end of my first year of college, I had the intention of flying back home, seeing my family and friends, and relaxing after a hectic year. However, the universe (and my parents) had other plans ... Read More
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