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Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Carter: The Baby Monkeys of 154

Posted on October 13, 2017November 6, 2019 by Admissions Blog
My move-in day at Northwestern was filled with unexpected surprises. I had packed up my entire life and road tripped up from Florida, frantically texting everyone I knew on-campus to try and get my be... Read More
Teresa: Finding Friends at Northwestern

Teresa: Finding Friends at Northwestern

Posted on October 31, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
People always say that in college you find out who your real friends are. They also say not to be surprised if your fall quarter friends from freshman year are not the ones you stick with. In a lot of... Read More
Casey: Where are you from?

Casey: Where are you from?

Posted on September 21, 2016September 21, 2017 by Admissions Blog
The three most common questions you’ll hear at any given college orientation ask what your name is, what you want to study, and where you’re from. All three are hypothetically simple questions, bu... Read More
Kevin: Wildcat Welcome

Kevin: Wildcat Welcome

Posted on June 24, 2016September 21, 2017 by AdmissionBlog
When a process like orientation becomes integral to a college campus, becomes an event that students look forward to, campus and college begin to feel a little less scary for prospective students. Her... Read More
Teresa: The Start of Something NU

Teresa: The Start of Something NU

Posted on November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
“What’s your name, hometown and major?” For the first week at Northwestern, every conversation is an endless cycle of these three questions, and it’s okay. These are important when I’m meeti... Read More
Veronique: My Friend and Her Amazing Research

Veronique: My Friend and Her Amazing Research

Posted on July 22, 2015 by AdmissionBlog
Hi friends! As a recent graduate of Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music, it seems only fitting that my first blog post should feature one of most excellent people I’ve met through the sc... Read More
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