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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's traditionally called the Northwestern 400.

400 kids in the freshman class are social (give or take), hang out together (downtown clubs or the Deuce), go on SB together to Mexico or DR, study abroad in the same places in Spain, Copenhagen or Florence (last year it was Spain), host off-campus parties in apts (and darties for football in the fall), etc.

I think this year, students estimated its closer to 500. So not really a huge change....maybe a bit around the edges? But yes, there weren't enough Greek bids, and 2 frats coming back this year and 2 sororities.

Agree there is much less activism on campus.

Pretty small cohort, but very unified when you combine with the other classes and upperclassmen. Maybe it feels more like a SLAC?

Can't imagine the Duke and Vandy #s are all that different? How big are the pledge classes there?[/quote]

This sounds terribly claustrophobic and depressing.  My kid goes to a southern school known to be social and the kids go all over for study abroad, not all to the same city, not even all to the same continent.  Or perhaps you have it wrong.[/quote]

You clearly know nothing about NU, so why post? What southern city does your DC frequent that is as cool as Chicago? NU has it all - academic prestige, Big 10 sports, world class theater/music/journalism, amazing campus, quick access to a major city and phenomenal job placement (if you can withstand the winter). Go visit before passing judgement. [/quote]

Prob GT....lame weirdo she is. Thanks for calling it out. We need to out these trolls.[/quote]

I'm not the poster you are responding to here or the one that posted what you are responding to above.  I posted earlier, my DS was accepted to NU last cycle and we toured it and there was a lot he liked about it and he loved the lake setting.  It's obviously a great school so not sure why anyone would say anything negative about it. The new football stadium area is beautiful btw. For my kid, I think a lot of it had to do with him wanting to get out of the Midwest. Not everyone is going to be the same.  My kid wanted to got to a school that was at or near the top for his major, Biomedical Engineering and wanted to go to school in a warmer climate. In the end it came down to UT-Austin, NU and GT.  All had similar Urban vibes and all schools he loved in different ways .  Yes, ironically, and not the poster above but he picked GT and loves it.  Evhanks.  He already got aan eryone is different and will have their own journey and preferences.  Good luck.[/quote]

Your explanation makes perfect sense to me and helps me understand how some kids pursue fit and a stronger program in their major.  Before you wrote this, I was scratching my head too but now I get it and I'm glad to hear it worked out well for your kid.[/quote]

Thanks.  He already got a summer internship back here in the Upper Midwest and GT was a big reason. [/quote]

I'm the poster you're responding to.  Your example is what more dcum parents need to read.  It is not about prestige or bragging rights or whatever - if a kid has ambition and drive they will find their path no matter where they go.  Not looking for specifics, but how did GT help your freshman find an internship?[/quote]

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