Robb
Is this really a question? Definitely Lake Michigan. And all the bunny rabbits.
Magdalena
The school spirit at Northwestern University is amazing. Whether it is a sports game, theater production or volunteer activity, I am constantly in awe at the sea of purple Northwestern t-shirts that willingly flows in. The intrinsic motivation students show by wanting to be a part of something bigger is contagious. Everything here is a team effort aimed at helping ourselves, each other, and our community. This year for example I am most excited to be part of Northwestern's biggest and most successful fundraiser known as the Dance Marathon featuring 30 hours of nonstop dance for a cause.
Daniel
We have the beautiful Lake Michigan as our backyard. We have so many different types of buildings that it makes you feel like you're in an intellectual town rather than a college. It's homey if you come from a city, and a completely new experience if you're from anywhere else. It is a place that grows with you, which is always nice.
Rachel
The best thing about Northwestern is the vast number of opportunities available to do pretty much anything, and the personal attention and help you can get in doing those things. There are advisors and professionals on staff in every department and other offices (such as University Career Services and the Center for Civic Engagement) who are all happy to help students find jobs, internships, student groups, and so much more. You truly can be involved in whatever types of groups you want here, and the campus is incredibly diverse, which makes meeting people exciting.
Kelley
The best thing about Northwestern is the incredible depth of experience and drive within the student body. In any given hour, I can go from talking about the latest TV show to a debate over international economics. At Northwestern, not only do students possess knowledge and interest in the world, they have the ambition to use this wisdom for the benefit of many communities.
Hannah
The best thing is the quality and variety of the classes, because there is literally a class for every interest. I just finished a course called "Radical Leftist French Filmmakers" which is a completely off-the wall kind of the class, but was so interesting. I love being part of such a dynamic academic environment where students arent afraid to voice their interests and ask their questions.
Dina
The best thing about this school is the opportunities it provides for your future. The name of this school says a lot to many people.
Jasmyne
There is something for everyone here. Northwestern's environment is condusive to well-rounded, motivated students with multiple interests wanting to pursue them all. The balanced environment allows academic rigor, athletic pride, and student involvement
Alex
The lake is extremely refreshing a good place to just sit and think about nothing.
Justin
Northwestern is a Big Ten school with Ivy League academics. No other university exists with such a synthesis.