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
“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
“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
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
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
“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