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[quote=Anonymous]I went to NU. Early admit from a fairly rural location where it wasn't popular. The other applicant from my high school was qualified but was rejected.

Pros:

Good preparation for the working world. I went to the J-school but have a non-journalism job (like many of my classmates). I was prepared for it.

Lots of chances to take classes in interesting subjects. This is down to the trimester system. Sure, I majored in journalism, but I took four Russian lit classes, a statistics class, a history of religion class, a mechanical engineering class for nonmajors, and even an astronomy class. I also did a year of Spanish.

(You could argue that the trimester system doesn't allow for deep learning or exploration of a single subject. It's a worthwhile point, but I enjoyed sampling everything at the feast, so to speak.)

Lots of different avenues for socializing, and there is plenty of intermixing between "groups." Greek life is a thing, but it's far less rigid than at an SEC school. Missing chapter for class? Lots of people do it. Have an internship and can't do Greek stuff on weekends? No problem. Have non-Greek friends? You'll still see them all the time.

The student body is drawn from lots of places. I had friends from all over the world, which was amazing (especially given where I grew up).

People are ambitious and their enthusiasm is catching. This attitude makes you strive to be your best.

The Kellogg (B school) building is a great place to study.

The lakefill, when it's nice weather, is the best place for running or hanging out or studying ... just beautiful.

Cons:

It is f****** cold in the winter. When you've got a mile to walk to class in February and that wind is blowing off the lake, you basically want to die.

If you have a car, it is a total PITA to find parking all the time, and you get ticketed for the least little thing.

Dorm life sucks. This might be true of anywhere, though. Dorm food sucks.

The library looks and feels like a prison. I don't understand its design concept at all.

All in all ... it was a great experience.[/quote]

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