StudentsReview :: Northwestern University - Extra Detail about the Comment
-or-
Search for Schools by Region
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Harvard University -- Cambridge, MA
Columbia University in the City of New York -- New York, NY
George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC


  Who's got the Best?

Perceptual Rankings:
You Make 'Em.
We Post 'Em.
You Vote 'Em Up.
You Vote 'Em Down.
Aww yeah.


Northwestern University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA+ Faculty AccessibilityB+
Useful SchoolworkA Excess CompetitionA-
Academic SuccessA Creativity/ InnovationA+
Individual ValueA+ University Resource UseA
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyB+ FriendlinessA
Campus MaintenanceB+ Social LifeA
Surrounding CityA+ Extra CurricularsA+
SafetyA-
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Female
SAT2110
Quite Bright
Lowest Rating
Faculty Accessibility
B+
Highest Rating
Educational Quality
A+
She rated most things higher than other students did.
Date: Sep 05 2010
Major: English (This Major's Salary over time)
What can I say? I love NU. I love the programs, the students, the professors and the campus. These past two years have been great, and I've learned a LOT about myself and what I study.

I found the social scene to be great. It's truly versatile; I know people in the Greek scene who party almost every night and I know people who have literally never been to a party. I go out every now and then, but there's always plenty to do that isn't partying. On weekends, if I don't feel like going out, I can go to shows (lots of theatre), random student group events, or just hang out with friends in Evanston.

The academics are great. It's a challenge, but I never find myself 100% overwhelmed. It's definitely manageable (though my pre-med and ISP friends might disagree with me).

What I love the most about the students is that you get all of the brightness of a top university, but less snootiness. I would guess that the laid-back atmosphere of the Midwest attracts more reasonable people, or maybe that it just calms everyone down. Regardless, it feels a lot less intimidating than schools on the east coast.

Of course the weather is not ideal, but it's not too tough to get a big coat and just deal with it. It was a pretty fun way to bond with people freshman year: complaining together, having snowball fights, etc.

I won't go on too much about the location, but being in Evanston, right next door to Chicago is perfect—lots to do and see, without feeling as lost as one would in a big city.

If I could do it all over again, I would ABSOLUTELY come to NU. It's been just what I had imagined as a perfect college experience.

Ask a Question or add a response!
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Compare NorthwesternSave Northwestern