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<p>I agree with this wholeheartedly. I live in the Chicago area and have come to expect a certain kind of risk from living and working in a major metropolitan area. That’s a choice I make because of the many good things that come with living in a large, colorful, exciting city. It would not be wise to consider attending school in an urban area without thinking about security, but it would be equally unwise to think crime is not a concern at a rural or small-town school. </p>
<p>As for Evanston, in particular: It’s true, Northwestern is in a rather upscale part of the town. But there are some poor areas of Evanston. None of this would keep me from going there as a visitor, student or resident, and I can’t imagine Northwestern students would venture accidentally or on purpose to the “poor side of town,” as there are no particular retail or entertainment attractions in these areas. But people should know that the notion of Evanston being “iffy” in parts is based on reality.</p>