<p>Thank you so much tenisghs-makes perfect sense now!</p>
<p>Tenisghs, I may be mistaken, but I think the nickname "the windy city" came from the politicians wind during the 1893 world's fair, rather than the common thought that it came from the fact that it's so windy.</p>
<p>I just thought I'd throw that out there.</p>
<p>Skyhigh, it does not matter. Chicago is windy, chilly AND icy cold in the winter.</p>
<p>Jisi, since you emailed me, given your interests in engineering/business and a party atsmosphere, I recommend Bobb-McCulloch.</p>
<p>skyhigh,</p>
<p>you are pretty well-informed considering you are not from chicago (or are you?). the following article discusses the nickname's origin and is pretty interesting.</p>
<p>Do you know about how many people go from Northwestern undergrad to Kellog?</p>
<p>Tenisghs, before I bombard you with questions, I must say that your answers are so informative. Northwestern seems like a great school. I thought it was a school like Notre Dame which is mostly a football and party school with good academics. </p>
<p>Since NW is located in an urban city, is it a university that is surrounded by busy streets or a university that has a lot of open area where students can walk freely without worrying about speeding cars or waiting for red lights? A few days ago I was in Boston and say Boston University. I was very surprised when I saw it was dispersed throughout a large area where busy streets cut through. I thought BU was like Boston College or Tufts which campuses where in quiet areas. </p>
<p>Also, what do you think about Nortwestern's HPME program? Do you find that students in the program enjoy NW and their overall college experience then regular pre-med students? Or do they actually have more of a tough time since they have to finish college in 3 years? Do these students have special treatment for NW? Do they have a social life? And what can you tell me about majoring in neurobiology and physiology and majoring in english?</p>
<p>sorry if i missed it before, but what are you planning on majoring in/what is your major, tenis?</p>
<p>goyankees,</p>
<p>I don't know the answer. But one of my ex-roomates got accepted to U of Chicago but rejected by Kellogg even though he graduated from NU few years before. So apparently, Kellogg didn't give any special treatment to applicants that went to NU.</p>
<p>[Since NW is located in an urban city, is it a university that is surrounded by busy streets or a university that has a lot of open area where students can walk freely without worrying about speeding cars or waiting for red lights? A few days ago I was in Boston and say Boston University. I was very surprised when I saw it was dispersed throughout a large area where busy streets cut through. I thought BU was like Boston College or Tufts which campuses where in quiet areas. ]</p>
<p>Wow! So many questions. I will try to explain this as concise as possible. Northwestern might be outside Chicago, but Evanston the suburb is just a mini-city. While the Northwestern campus is north of Downtown Evanston, which has a range of shops, restaurants, theatre, high-rise luxury condos and downtown office space (yes Evanston has skyscrapers) and its own mass transit line (CTA & Metra), you don't really feel like you're living in an open area. There are lots of pedestrians so obeying signals is a must. Crime does exist here (although it's petty and homicide rate is very low). Evanston has the best of both worlds - there is always something to do but at the same time there's Chicago just a train or bus away. I joke with my friends that Evanston is the "unofficial capital" of the North Shore suburbs. The Northwestern Evanston campus is very residential and on the lake, so you will have some peace of mind. The one thing I like the most is whenever my friends and I hang out on the lake, we can see the Chicago Downtown skyline at night. It is a very pretty sight. </p>
<p>[Also, what do you think about Nortwestern's HPME program? Do you find that students in the program enjoy NW and their overall college experience then regular pre-med students? Or do they actually have more of a tough time since they have to finish college in 3 years? Do these students have special treatment for NW? Do they have a social life? And what can you tell me about majoring in neurobiology and physiology and majoring in english? ]</p>
<p>I wish I can answer this question, but I have little background in the HPME program. All I know is that it is very competitive, especially for medical school admissions. I would strongly recommend talking to a counselor from the program and looking at the website. (<a href="http://www.nums.northwestern.edu/hpme/%5B/url%5D">http://www.nums.northwestern.edu/hpme/</a>) As for double-majoring, about 20% of the students on-campus actually graduate with a double major/double degree so don't feel majority of Northwestern students do the multiple major thing. You might also want to check this site (<a href="http://www.northwestern.edu/neurobiology/%5B/url%5D">http://www.northwestern.edu/neurobiology/</a>). I'm really sorry I couldn't answer any further.</p>
<p>Afaforce, I'm currently in SESP (School of Education and Social Policy) and WCAS (Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.) My declared major is Social Policy. I'm also contemplating a second major in African American Studies or History.</p>
<p>Tenisghs why did you choose to attend Northwestern and what other colleges did you refuse for Northwestern?</p>
<p>Private Joker: I think I answered this question a hundred times so I'm gonna give you the short version. I picked NU for its location (I'm from Michigan), diversity, academics and its distance from Chicago. NU provides so many majors (even though that are interdisciplinary) that I can easily pick a major. The faculty really care and want you to do well. The quarter system allows taking "elective" courses without anxiety about graduating on time (AP credits still help though). I wanted to experience a different lifestyle, and I feel like a more intelligent person since I have a different worldview of city life. And I don't have to worry about distance away from my family either.</p>
<p>Check out my old thread on the old CC board for other questions:
<a href="http://www.collegeconfidential.com/discus/messages/8/82112.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.collegeconfidential.com/discus/messages/8/82112.html</a></p>
<p>Would you describe the atmosphere at NU as hyper-competitive, or more laid-back? I know that some schools are known for competition among their students, and I'm not sure whether that is a good or bad thing.</p>
<p>Daniyal, it really depends what school you are in at Northwestern. Overall, I think Northwestern is very laidback. The school that will probably feel the most competitive is McCormick School of Engineering and Medill Journalism. We don't discuss grades amongst ourselves. We just pick classes, do the best in them, and engage in extracurriulars. We have that "work hard, play hard" mentality: we know that our work is important, but at the same time we want to have fun and keep our sanity. =)</p>
<p>Thanks, I'm actually applying to Weinberg.</p>
<p>I'm in WCAS. So if you have any questions, just ask away!</p>
<p>How often on average does a class meet per week? How long are the classes? 4 classes is the normal course load right? Thanks!</p>
<p>Yes, Ants, 3-4 courses per quarter is the normal course load. Some courses that are lower level with larger class sizes have (TA) discussion sections that meet once a week. Smaller classes have no (TA) discussion sections. Normally, one course meets 3 hours a week. How does that break down depends on how many days the professor wants to meet (once, twice, three times a week?) excluding the discussion section.</p>
<p>Is it necessary to have a bike your first year?</p>