How international is NU?

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<p>Many universities claim that they are international, i.e. lots of different ethnicities, backgrounds, but in reality is NU?</p>

<p>Is NU the kind of place where it's meant to be international, but if we faced the facts most of the 'internationals' would be minorities (such as asian and/or orientals, eastern Europeans) brought up in America, or are there people from all over the world? </p>

<p>I know this isn't unique just to NU, but I am curious of your personal experiences with NU. Please only people who go to NU.</p>

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<p>There're plenty of kids from other countries, though many have some tie to the US (were born here randomly). I know one girl who has Nigerian and US citizenship, but her entire family has UK and Nigerian, and she lives in the UK when not at school. </p>

<p>It depends who you hang out with, but it's international enough- more so than a state school would be, anyway.</p>

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<p>I was wondering about this too. hopefully more ppl answer</p>

<p>I feel like NU might not have as many international students compared to east-coast schools like the ivies or georgetown...</p>

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<p>Fast</a> facts, International, Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University</p>

<p>140 out of 2078 for the class of 2012</p>

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<p>There are a lot more intls in the grad programs.</p>

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<p>Especially in math, science, economics, and engineering programs.</p>