I'm considering applying to Northwestern University and want to know some interesting or unique facts about it. What makes it stand out? It could be anything from campus traditions to notable research projects.
Sure, I'd be happy to share some interesting facts about Northwestern University:
1. Northwestern's main campus is located in Evanston, Illinois, right along Lake Michigan. The beautiful lakefront setting is a popular spot for students – everything from strolling along the beach to lakefront workouts. Don't forget to watch those sunrise and sunset views over the lake!
2. Northwestern is known for its Purple Fridays tradition. Many students, staff, faculty, and even Evanston residents proudly wear purple every Friday to show their school spirit.
3. The library at Northwestern is a sight to behold. Deering Library, with its gothic architecture and intricate stone carvings, is postcard-perfect. Inside, you'll find the Middle East & North African Studies (MENA) Reading Room, which is modeled after an Ottoman-era scholar's library.
4. Northwestern is the only private university to offer a significant number of degree programs for undergraduate students in an entire school devoted to communications, the School of Communication.
5. Northwestern runs its own "Lilac Arboretum". The university's Evanston campus has over 200 different types of lilacs from around the world.
6. Northwestern has a strong reputation for its journalism program at the Medill School of Journalism. It has produced numerous Pulitizer Prize winners.
7. Northwestern also has a unique "quarter system" instead of the typical "semester system" found in most universities. This allows for more varied course choices and flexibility for studying abroad.
8. Northwestern is known for its emphasis on undergraduate research. Its Undergraduate Research Grant program offers students a chance to dive into independent projects over the summer, often working closely with faculty.
9. Interestingly, Northwestern has a thriving a cappella scene, with over a dozen various groups on campus, including the renowned Thunk a Cappella and Purple Haze.
10. Northwestern is also home to Dance Marathon, one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the country. The event has raised millions of dollars for charities over its 40+ year history.
These are just some of the facts that make Northwestern University a unique place to study and experience.
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