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Jim: Reflections on Change

Jim: Reflections on Change

Posted on July 16, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
remember coming to Northwestern as an undeclared student and being unsure of what I was going to do with myself. I knew that I would need some time to decide what my major would be and to find some ac... Read More
Robby: An Operatic Opinion Reversal

Robby: An Operatic Opinion Reversal

Posted on July 10, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
My mom dragged me to my first opera when I was a junior in high school. She wanted me to understand what I might be studying if I went to Northwestern. I remember sitting through Il Barbiere di Sivigl... Read More
Jason: If I could Teach a Class

Jason: If I could Teach a Class

Posted on April 24, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
When I started at Northwestern I was struck by the wide variety of courses offered. I came from a high school with classes called “American History” or “Spanish.” But here we have classes as s... Read More
Jason: People With Wide Interests

Jason: People With Wide Interests

Posted on March 20, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
As a senior, I’ve come to the point where I can reflect on my Northwestern experience and think about some of its best parts. To incoming students, I offer one piece of advice: get to know people ... Read More
Taylor: Alternate Wildcat Identity

Taylor: Alternate Wildcat Identity

Posted on February 12, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
For this week’s blog entry, Taylor imagines her alternate Northwestern life.  There is almost an infinite number of classes, organizations, and experiences to be a part of at Northwestern. As ... Read More
Jason: My Study Abroad Experience

Jason: My Study Abroad Experience

Posted on February 3, 2015September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
Last year I was able to take advantage of an opportunity to study abroad in Peru for a quarter. I don’t want to overwhelm you with everything I did for four and a half months, but there were definit... Read More
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