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<p>Awesome! Thanks so much...now I know that I really don't need to worry about location...</p>
<p>should we start a list of major and top three choices?
I'll start, but this will change</p>
<p>Medill, magazine journalism
Allison
CRC
{something south}</p>
<p>SESP, Secondary Teaching</p>
<p>Willard
Elder
Allison
Hinman</p>
<p>I'm in McCormick, but I'm probably the opposite of the stereotypical engineering student (I'm not big on studying, big on anything that's not studying). Actually, I think I'm going to try to change into WCAS over the summer before fall quarter. I still want to stay up north however, and I'm looking at Elder, and the Bobb-McCulloch thing. Are there any other choices that are similar to either of those two for freshmen?</p>
<p>I'm also in McCormick, but I don't think I could stand being around either a) Big partier people (North) or b) Ironic as it sounds, engineers.
So, I think I'll go south, and since I'll probably do guard/artsy stuff, Jones is looking appealing to me, as I like the idea of the residential colleges.</p>
<p>Econ Major....Not really sure as I haven't done much research, but it looks like Ayers is an early favorite. Does anyone have any information on where the majority of my classes will be located (South or North)?</p>
<p>I know housing is only guaranteed to Freshman. If you really want to live on campus atleast up to junior year, is it possible, or is there like a lottery or something?</p>
<p>Not true, we have guaranteed housing all 4 years I believe. For res colleges, you need a certain number of points; otherwise you get a housing number. </p>
<p>Mattri22, some of your classes will be in the Kellogg building (Leverone/Andersen), but otherwise it will be scattered.</p>
<p>What year do you apply for a res college? Are they a good way to go? Also, what does anybody who wants to answer think about going greek? is it obnoxious or fairly chill? one more question and i promise that's it. i know you're guaranteed housing freshman year. what happens after that? can you get housing if you reeeally want it or is there some sort of lottery? thanks!</p>
<p>oh hahaha sorry someone just asked my exact same question.</p>
<p>You can be in a res college any year you want. When you get your housing app it will ask you if you're listing any res colleges as choices, and if you are you have to fill out an extended app with some short answer questions. Once in a res college, you need to maintain points to be able to live there again. If you don't live in a certain res college and want to switch in the next year, you need to apply to be a non-res there (it costs money too) and then you can start earning points to live there the next year. </p>
<p>I have heard mixed things about Greek life for girls but for the most part it seems fun and exciting, and a great way to expand your social network. If anything, rush for the hell of it, and if you're not happy, quit rush or de-pledge or something.</p>
<p>Ayers is a black hole for fun. I'm noticing a trend here of soon to be freshmen thinking that the "theme" of a dorm actually means something. It doesn't (except for Jones...definitely worth it as a theatre major to live in Jones). I know it seems reasonable to think that living in ISRC (International Studies Res College) would be beneficial if you're interested in international issues, but the truth is you're not going to get any more exposure to international issues there than you are in any other dorm. Same for CCI (Ayers); you may have a few more 'industry related' firesides there than in another dorm, but it really has little relation to economics and industry besides its name. My advice to all of you is to choose a dorm based on these factors:</p>
<p>Location: If you're in McCormick or Communications live North, if you're in Theatre or Music live South. Any other major it doesn't really matter either way...and it's not the end of the world if you don't follow the location guidelines either. It just means a longer walk (or bike ride) for your classes. </p>
<p>Reputation of dorm: Not talking about "theme" here, more about style. Here's a brief overview:
Willard - a little bit of everything. It's goofy, it's fun, some people like to party and some don't. You can find any type of people here. And it feels small even though it's a big dorm</p>
<p>Bobb/McCullough & Sargent: Party dorms. Loud around the clock but a hell of a good time. Don't be fooled into thinking that just because they're party dorms you can't study. These people know how to party but they also know when to hit the books. Sargent is slightly less intense than Bobb/McCullough and has slightly (emphasis on slightly) bigger rooms.</p>
<p>Allison: A mix between Willard and the North Campus party dorms. Plenty of cool people</p>
<p>Freshman Quad: After my time...not sure what it's like so I'll defer to others on this board</p>
<p>CCI, 1835 Hinman, SMQ, NMQ, Slivka, Foster/Walker, etc.: Blah, blah, blah. Sort of boring and without personality. They're fine and you'll still have fun and meet cool people, but let's just say that when freshmen are applying for sophomore year housing, these aren't the dorms at the top of their list. Slivka is desirable who want it really super quiet and it has very nice rooms. Also, I know a number of people who moved to Foster/Walker for a single. </p>
<p>Jones: Not my style but most people who live there love it. </p>
<p>In the end, remember that no matter where you get placed, you're still at Northwestern and you're still going to meet great people and have random discussions in the hallway until 6 AM and have floor dinners, etc. I hope this helps at least a little bit. Feel free to ask other questions. Others should feel free to chime in as opinions are bound to differ on this subject.</p>