It was great visiting Northwestern University yesterday.

Just like Boston, Chicago is an educational haven with some of the greatest institutions in the world. Northwestern is 12 miles away from Chicago but makes the city proud. The Big Ten private school is know for its strong undergraduate liberal arts program, engineering school, and journalism. No matter what stream of education you pursue, the rigor is intense. The school believes in providing students with a education that promises a better life post graduation. The music school runs a five year program that trains students in orchestra level music but also makes students pursue another subject. Hence, when students leave after five years, they have two BA degrees. The journalism school is one of the best in the country with professors who have time in both research but also in industry. The dorms are inviting and the food is delicious. Social life is dominated by greek life with 38% students going greek, though other options do exist. All in all, Northwestern is a school with a public school feel but with a private school education (and price). 

Walking around the beautiful Evanston area was a treat after the visit.

Here is the college profile for the class of 2020