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Maria '23: Finding My Community -- Imposter Syndrome & Me

Maria ’23: Finding My Community — Imposter Syndrome & Me

Posted on June 28, 2021 by aal061
Stepping off the plane at O’Hare I never thought an airport terminal would bring tears to my eyes. I wasn’t crying because I was sad, I cried because I was excited to see what the next four years ... Read More
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
Natalie C. '21: My Transfer Experience at Northwestern - Finding a School for Finding Myself

Natalie C. ’21: My Transfer Experience at Northwestern – Finding a School for Finding Myself

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Admissions Blog
Applying to colleges out of high school, I thought I wasn’t picky. I thought that all I needed was good academics, a place to get my degree, a place to take from and not give to. After spending a ye... Read More
Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Mauricio ’18: Recapping Support for Low-Income Students #AccessNorthwestern

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Admissions Blog
“One of my favorite experiences was being a Peer Adviser for first-years, many of whom were also first-gen and low-income.” At the end of last week, we wrapped up our 20-day #AccessNorthwe... Read More
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