<p>Here's the deal: It's winter break, I'm bored, I am an enthusiastic NU freshman (^Go cats!) and I want to spread my NU joy to prospies and future wildcats!</p>
<p>I am in Weinberg. Please do not ask about my dorm, major, or any other personal information as I would like to remain anonymous to my NU peers. Also, no chancing or application questions.</p>
<p>What dorm are you in, what’s your major, and could you post your SSN and mother’s maiden name?</p>
<p>Since you are in Weinberg are most of your classes (all?) on South campus and if so, do you live in that part or are you walking from North campus? How long and potentially cold is the walk from North to South? Thanks!</p>
<p>Where else did you get accepted and why did you chose NU instead of them?</p>
<p>Could you tell us about North and South campus? Are certain schools on North campus for instance and certain on South?</p>
<p>S had a tour. I was not there. Just curious.</p>
<p>Ohio Mom - Pardon the interruption, and I don’t want to step on the OP’s toes…but since I’m from Ohio originally, let me say that my impression is that North and South Campus are just a geographical reference rather than a distinction! </p>
<p>First realize NU is 1/10 the size of Ohio State - here’s a link - Lake Michigan on the right… [Evanston</a> Campus: Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/campus-life/evanston-campus/]Evanston”>http://www.northwestern.edu/campus-life/evanston-campus/)</p>
<p>My D lived on North campus, which is characterized as Techie, (The Huge Tech Center is North Campus) but took classes on South Campus. You can walk from North of North to South of South in 15 minutes. Unless you are walking into the wind…then make it 30 - 45 minutes.</p>
<p>But my D never said anything at all about South vs North campus, so I think it was not important to her, and she’s happy that her kid brother will now be a Cat too, so I guess it’s still not that important, though I’d be interested in hearing from the OP and what they think about it.</p>
<p>Another parent not wanting to step on texangirl’s toes (she’s much better positioned to answer), but just wanted to note that my S is a senior in Weinberg, and his classes all 4 years have been all over campus, both north and south. He lived north the first two years and then off campus close to the north end, and I know he wanted that, but I don’t think it was a big deal.</p>
<p>Thank you. I went to U of Michigan where North campus was where the Art and Music schools were and it was pretty far away. Since I was not at the NU tour my S had, when I heard North and South campus, I thought of Michigan.</p>
<p>OhioMom - Taking a bus between campuses was one of my big dislikes about UMich. It’s nothing like that at NU.</p>
<p>^ I can see that if you are an Art or Music student. I never had to go to North campus.</p>
<p>Most of the questions are about north and south campus. The walk is very short: about 15 mins at most, maybe 10 if you hustle. However, getting up to the top floor of tech is a pain if you have to schlep across campus (like I do). Also, the cold will definitely add to your laziness in walking.</p>
<p>But really, it is such a short walk down Sheridan across campus. Pick wherever you want to live and don’t worry about the walk across campus!</p>
<p>Also weinberg kids do have classes on both ends of campus, depending on their major</p>
<p>What is the best thing about NU that you have encountered so far?</p>
<p>What’s the biggest piece of advice you wish you would have known at this point that you can give to an incoming freshman?</p>
<p>To add onto the “don’t worry” thing: Sheridan is actually a very quick route. From the South, you’d think it’d take a while to get to Tech, but it usually goes “Oh there’s Kellogg, then Lunt, and now I can see Ford/Tech!”. Very fast.</p>
<p>As an econ major, I had two classes in tech (math and econ), so I had to be there fairly often. Not really a bad thing; the back and forth has made it a small deal.</p>
<p>I would like to point out something that I personally have noticed regarding North vs. South. Note that the fraternities are in the North, so frat parties are extremely accessible for the North dorms, especially Elder and Bobb, where I see people dragged out in ambulances every weekend. My personal experience has showed that the average student living North will be a bit more “social” and outgoing. South students are more laidback and don’t really party as often.</p>
<p>Not trying to take over, but I’d like to address one last question regarding advice. One thing I’d like everyone to consider doing is to not get settled in a social group/circle immediately. Upperclassmen have expressed to me that they really regret not trying to branch out during freshman year, which is kinda the best time to do it. You’ll notice that Korean students tend to stick with each other pretty tight, but many of them really wanted otherwise.</p>
<p>What are your favorite things about Northwestern? Anything specifically in the engineering department? Thanks</p>
<p>I heard rumors that sociology at NU is quite anti-mainstream, professors are influenced by Frankfurt School deeply, is that really so?</p>
<p>@texangirl Is there any type of Northwestern student stereotype? Or are they pretty varied?</p>
<p>which residential college do you think is best for freshman? why?</p>
<p>Texangirl isn’t exactly responding, so I’ll contribute a bit.</p>
<p>thecollege1 & rayankees94 - I can’t say there is. I’m racking my brain for one (hipster might come to mind) but there really isn’t one. One common thing that I do appreciate, and this will answer rayankees94’s question, is that people love the idea of making an impact. It’s marked by the swelling of each year’s SESP class every single year. While SESP might be seen as an easier option because the average GPA is higher, the school undoubtedly says something about the students’ willingness to make a change. Even in one of the most business-oriented student organizations, it’s bent on educating their members about real business skills, ethics, and impact through innovation and entrepreneurship. Of course, compared to a certain Harvard student non-profit consulting group that makes $500 a case.</p>
<p>I hate to say it, but I think something about the Ivy League has something to do with it. To one extent or another, we’re all Ivy League rejects. Pretty much every single person I talked to had applied to an Ivy League school, or at least a school that’s viewed as “higher” than Northwestern (Duke, Stanford, MIT, etc.). Needless to say, those schools were more preferred than Northwestern. But, since we’re all rejects, there’s a distinct feeling that we don’t want to fit into the “gunner” stereotype. That is, pre-med students don’t only focus on medical school. Finance or consulting-bound students don’t only focus on joining relevant organizations.</p>
<p>harvardhottie - The RC system is composed of CCI, CRC CCS, Chapin, ISRC, Jones, PARC, Shepard, Slivka, Willard, and Hobart. If you want an overview, take a look here ([List</a> of the Colleges: Residential Colleges - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/residentialcolleges/visitors/colleges/index.html]List”>http://www.northwestern.edu/residentialcolleges/visitors/colleges/index.html)).</p>
<p>From my experience, Willard, CCI, and Shepard give the best experience. I haven’t heard too much about Shepard specifically, but the Willard-Shepard rivalry is probably there because they are the two most active South RC’s. Willard, in fact, is almost like a fraternity. It’s a cult. Willardites are everywhere and the vast majority have loved their experience cause the dorm has so many activities, it’s social, and everyone who lives in Willard wanted to be there. Slivka is also a great choice. The facilities are amazing (even the stairwell -.-), but it is engineering-only and will have an engineering-only atmosphere, i.e. quiet. </p>
<p>To be honest, I have talked to people that have been placed into ALL the others against their will. A close friend of mine moved to CCI from PARC in November. Certainly, there are people who genuinely wanted to be in there, but expect a number of people who did not.</p>
<p>thank you so much cubecul! :)</p>