At Northwestern, schoolwork can seem overwhelming at points, but students don’t let that stop them from having fun. After spending the school week doing long readings, writing papers, and taking ever-present midterms, students have a knack for finding ways to kick back and relax. This does not always include partying. For those who want to party, the option is always there. If partying is not your thing, there are movies, cool coffee shops to check out, and all of Chicago's cultural offerings just a short "L" ride away.
Northwestern students are generally happy with their choice of school—there is a retention rate nearing 100 percent year after year. There are the usual complaints (cold winters, hard classes, and lack of sleep, to name a few), but everyone has their reason for choosing NU, and the reasons usually do not disappoint. Most students like most aspects of their life at Northwestern. The mid-size student body (8,000 undergrads) allows you to meet new people in various activities or classes, but you are guaranteed to see familiar faces every time you walk outside or eat in a dining hall. Different aspects of the school can be hit or miss, depending on what you’re looking for, but the people you meet and the friends you make will greatly enhance your experience. Students come from many walks of life, but the differences in backgrounds are hardly noticeable on the surface. Everyone has similar goals for the future, and everyone will go places after they graduate. This is Northwestern, after all.
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Diverse Girls
There are so many different types of girls here that it's hard to give a single grade. Whatever you're looking for in a girl, you can find it. Just don't count on seeing much of them during the cold winters.
May 24, 2012
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Academics at Northwestern University
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Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '13
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I think that Northwestern has lived up to their excellent reputation. I am in the School of Continuing Studies program, and everyone has been nice and helpful. It is however the hardest course work that I have ever done, but I am constantly being challenged and pushing myself.
May 16, 2012
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Computers at Northwestern University
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Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '13
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The professors utilize computer resources well, but I have never used the lab ones.
May 16, 2012
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