“Get up candidates!” Midshipmen Kennedy squawked at 5:30 in the morning. It was the penultimate day of one of the best weeks of my life. Groggy and tired, I lumbered out of my bed and began to think about everything I had done at the camp thus far. The Naval Academy Summer Seminar, one of the most prestigious summer camps in the country, invited me to visit and participate in activities around the campus. After exiting my plane, midshipmen, with their...

In order to be successful in today’s interconnected world, I understand that I need to be exposed to a plethora of different viewpoints. Northwestern’s commitment to diversity and educational excellence creates an environment that develops such viewpoints and attracts an assortment of interesting individuals. The beautiful lakefront campus, only thirty minutes from the international and culturally rich city of Chicago, has attracted some of the best students and educators from around the globe. As someone who has lived...

“Dad, what team am I supposed to be cheering for?” I asked my dad on a hot, sticky summer day eleven years ago. We were watching England battle Nigeria in the 2002 World Cup, a celebration of a sport that helps bring together people from all over the world. “Son, I am Nigerian. I was born and raised there so I will support them. You, however, have three teams you can cheer for.” During that day, I realized I was special....

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I chose NU for 3 main reasons. The proximity to Chicago was a huge plus for me. Also,...

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