<p>Just a few questions for current Northwestern students -</p>
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<li>I hear the quarter schedule makes the academic environment much more tense. Agree/disagree? Does the tension, if it exists, manifest itself in its students and contribute to negative feelings? Or do they bond under pressure to help each other study?</li>
<li>Is Northwestern the right place for a student who has no idea what he/she wants to major in? Any thoughts on the liberal arts college, and generally how pre-professional/career oriented are the students?</li>
<li>I know it's been discussed that Northwestern is pretty safe if you're smart about it. How accessible and present is campus security in the school environment though?</li>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
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Is Northwestern the right place for a student who has no idea what he/she wants to major in?
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<p>i'll put it this way:</p>
<p>i transferred in (from another university), then switched majors, then took some experimental classes in other majors, then switched schools within the university, and am still getting a double major and graduating on time.</p>
<p>The quarter system is covered so extensively on NU CC, I bet a quick search would give you more info than you need on that topic. But I will add to:</p>
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Is Northwestern the right place for a student who has no idea what he/she wants to major in? Any thoughts on the liberal arts college, and generally how pre-professional/career oriented are the students?
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<p>Yes, yes, yes. So many different schools and departments that are renowned, so easy to explore what you want before deciding, so easy to double major and/or minor. I can't imagine a better environment for exploring one's interests. Pre-professionalism varies with majors, but I don't think it's a huge concern as at some other schools.</p>
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I can't imagine a better environment for exploring one's interests.
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<p>And to head off any potential "But Brown..." about distros: Distro's HELP one explore their interests by forcing people to be exposed to things they may love but not realize yet, they are a great facilitator of academic exploration and growth.</p>