Tag: Support
Maria ’23: Finding My Community — Imposter Syndrome & Me
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
Henry ’20, ’21: Coming to NU from a Rural Community
“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
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
Cal ’21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern
Packing up my belongings on the eve of move-in day, I was nervous. I had already registered for classes, found a roommate, and printed out photos to hang on my dorm room wall. Everything was ready to ... Read More