<p>Can I get some insight on North vs South Campus? Which is better for what, what kinds of kids are in each, perks of each, etc. Also, where is the Econ department? Thanks!</p>
<p>This is a simple view of the campus. Others can give you more details:</p>
<p>North Campus = Science & Engineering, Fraternities, Athletic Complexes, Newer Dorms</p>
<p>South Campus = Humanities & Social Sciences, Sororities, Theater, Downtown Evanston</p>
<p>Well, the office of economics is in the Kellogg building which is closer to the dorms on south campus, but a lot of econ courses are in Tech which is on north campus.</p>
<p>Personally, I like south campus better because having downtown Evanston at your doorstep is a huge benefit. Moreover, you have a better choice of dining halls on south campus IMO.</p>
<p>South Campus = Main Campus </p>
<p>North Campus = Tech + Annenberg</p>
<p>and yes, south campus does have better food.</p>
<p>I would also say that SESP (Education) is on North Campus but near the center of campus.</p>
<p>North is more aesthetically pleasing. More of a traditional college vibe with ivy-covered dorms/greek centered around a quad…it’s like a mini-village. The sorority quads/Willard/the MidQuads are pretty nice too. </p>
<p>South does have a more humanities/social sciences vibe, no denying that, and North more science/engineering. People want to be near their classes obviously, but there are people who don’t mind walking to the opposite end frequently. Many social science classes are actually up North in Tech/Seabury though few sciences/econ/engineering are in the South (only if they’re medical anthropology/Kellogg Certificate program classes).</p>
<p>if I were to double major between SoC (Human Communication Sciences) and WCAS (Psychology), what would be the better choice (North or South) in terms of class distance?</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter. However, you’ll probably want to stay on North Campus because I remember several of my classmates who were CSD majors lived there most of their years. The CSD building is on North Campus.</p>
<p>North/South doesn’t matter. Yes, its nice to save on 10 minutes of sleep for the engineers in Sarg instead of Allison, and the south campus boys can still rush as will the north girls, you really should be considering what dorm fits your personality type, which is generally big/social versus small/intimate. Since dorms are such a crapshoot, you only have a 50/50 shot at getting your north/south preference anyways if you mix up your top 5.</p>
<p>It probably wouldn’t matter. If you are drink or enjoy want the bigger, more social dorm scene, go for Allison, Elder, Bobb/Mc, Willard, and either Hinman or Sarge depending on your NorthSouth preference. </p>
<p>More of the studious, play board games with friends on a friday night type? Find whichever residential college appeals to you – Shepard, Slivka, Jones, CRC, ISRC, PARC…</p>
<p>I’m not saying you won’t one in the other, but really you have to think game theory here – the type of people you are going to want to hang out with in general are going to choose the dorms I listed.</p>
<p>God help you if you get in the mid quads.</p>
<p>^^^ The Mid-Quads tend to house upperclassmen. I stayed there my last two years.</p>
<p>I’m in SMQ right now and although facility-wise, its not great, it’s really not as bad as I thought it would be. It’s about split freshmen and sophomores; I haven’t met a junior or a senior yet not counting the CAs. Also, since its pretty small, you get to know people in your dorm pretty well. One huge plus for living in the Mid-Quads is its location: excellent access to Evanston and south campus buildings.</p>
<p>But yeah, as for the freshman, nearly no one had SMQ/NMQ on their top five. >_></p>
<p>There’s a great website - Northbynorthwestern.com that gives a very clear view of the dorms personalities, rooms, location, etc.</p>
<p>North/South really doesn’t matter in terms of major, if you pick a dorm that’s close to your classes, you’re kind of lazy because it’s literally only 10 minutes either way. Get some exercise, avoid the freshman 15 and walk. even in the winter, yeah it’s cold, but a jacket, you’ll be fine. If you’re really worried about time, buy a bike.</p>
<p>Wait, I’m not visiting NU until the end of next month or early August…what separates the two campuses? Or is it all one campus, just divided? But what is the boundary line…?</p>
<p>It’s just one campus, the “divide” is more geographic than literal. Look at googlemaps.</p>
<p>I really wish Northwestern students wouldn’t psych everyone out about North vs South campus. It’s one long contiguous campus; there’s just a seminary and a parking lot that “divides” it. You would think it was one of those situations like Duke where there are actual different campuses that require a shuttle or a significant walk. These aren’t two campuses. They are just the north side of the campus and the south side of the campus. Sigh.</p>
<p>I always like to think of it being like North America and South America - only a small divide. I forget do you need a passport to cross over from one part of campus to the other? </p>
<p>:p</p>