NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: everything you need to know!! dorms, social life, evanston, academics

[@annarosejones2957]

This is THE most helpful northwestern video I’ve watched while I’ve been researching northwestern. I got accepted to the class of 2025 but I haven’t committed yet Bc I didn’t feel like I knew enough about the school but this definitely pushed it to the top of my list. thank you!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay !!

[@jasonmiller8885]

how did you get accepted so young?

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

True information about Northwestern University: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWlfnVtaNKXhLs

[@avashapiro4187]

I really wanted to say thank you for being so mature about greek life! Ever since I was young I thought never for me, too exclusive and I dont want to be with just girls, but now I'm really appalled at all the racism, sexism, classicism, homophobia, and sexual assault culture associated with it. It's really mature of you to disband from it even though you had a good time because you realized it's impact on other people so thank you :)

[@LuciaCordaro]

Thank you!

[@notes_from_nat]

SO helpful! I'm a junior starting the college application process and I think I'll definitely apply to Northwestern!

[@LuciaCordaro]

yay!! college app tips coming soon too :) good luck!

[@johnbrinkmann2498]

I’ve lived in Evanston a looooong time--I’ve forgotten more about the city and university than any student will ever know--Lucia puts forth a great informational effort here--we’ll done Lucia, very impressive

[@LuciaCordaro]

Thank you!!

[@cinnamonzs]

I can notice the love you have for this school! Now Northwestern is on my top schools, thanks for taking the time to informate us

[@LuciaCordaro]

Of course!

[@rohudaboss4060]

Good video! I got into the class of 2027 ED, so this is really helpful!

[@LuciaCordaro]

thank you! congrats :)

[@juliascoffeevlogs]

i’m researching universities rn and i haven’t been able to find a video with as good energy as you!! it made northwestern be on the bottom of my list bc of that but i think this moves it up a little bit (my list is 5 colleges it’s at 3 rn) so thank youu

[@AK-yv6hk]

i'm soooo incredibly excited to attend NU this coming year and this video rlly helped me get a sense of what "real" life is like on campus! thank you lucia :) go 'cats!!!!

[@user-qu8hs9bc2h]

I’m smarter than you

[@xlviiqs]

@@user-qu8hs9bc2himagine being this insecure. embarrassing

[@CameronGrumet]

Thank you for this. I’m a high school junior, and am starting to get into setting myself up to apply to colleges. Northwestern is my top pick as I absolutely love the campus and the school over all.

[@AditiASapru]

Just finished submitting my app for fall'22! Tysm for the information, it's really useful!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay!!! Good luck !!! Let me know if you get in :)

[@AditiASapru]

@@LuciaCordaro yess will do, tysm:)

[@anasupnet5147]

This is really super helpful! Thank you!

[@LuciaCordaro]

yay! ofc!

[@lukascortes5988]

Wow, this video is awesome, thank you!! I am attending the class of 2025 and I am definitely most excited for the academic flexibility and the social life 😎

[@LuciaCordaro]

yay !! so happy to hear and CONGRATS !

[@lucaammon7902]

Touring Northwestern today, currently a junior. Thank you for the video!!!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Of course!! Hope you enjoyed the tour

[@zzthelazy351]

Watching this helped a lot tbh! Specially when I’m a senior interested in Northwestern

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay so glad !!

[@leomartinez8263]

I’m a freshman at UIC, but this was my dream school. Sophmore year of highschool we took a trip to Northwestern and I fell in love with the campus😭💜 Sadly, I made bad choices my junior and senior year so it was pretty hard for me to even get accepted, but I’m going to work very hard so I can transfer here Sophmore year💪

[@imdva]

I also plan to do this!!! Northwestern is my dream school, pls lmk how the transfer goes for you if you remember

[@shj221-m2y]

I hope everything goes well!

[@LuciaCordaro]

hey guys! thanks so much for the love on this video

[@maricela4331]

I'm just finishing my last highschool year (I'm Brazilian) and I'm researching about film schools outside the country. Since I've heard about Northwestern's financial aid, I thought it might be a great idea to try it. The more I hear about the community, the campus, etc... The more I fall in love with the idea of being a student there. I've heard a lot about how hard the applications are for foreigners and people who need financial aid so I'm very nervous about it, buuuut... I'm gonna be studying next year so I can make the SATs here in Brazil and try to apply. I really hope I get accepted, it would be a dream to study Cinematography somewhere where it is recognized and my colleagues are as passionate about it as I am.

[@LuciaCordaro]

That’s amazing!! Best of luck

[@nelly3625]

Hey!I want to accept to film school too,i’m from Russia)Maybe you would be met?

[@ElisePankratz]

I was able to exclude applying to NW based on something you explained, and then I confirmed on the website. Thank you! I wish you could make a video for every school

[@alexk201]

this was so helpful! just committed and am so excited to be a wildcat next year!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay! Congrats!

[@brandoncole5533]

6:41 at first I thought she said it took 15 minutes To get from Evanston to downtown I was really about to question if she really went to northwestern

[@FreakinHateGale45]

lucia you are an actual god send for this

[@LuciaCordaro]

😩so happy to help

[@shneydermane]

I'm digging the Car Seat Headrest poster in the back.

[@LuciaCordaro]

Hahaha yes big fan over here

[@benjamindanner9316]

Great video! I am coming in as a junior transfer so this was very informative

[@krishabhai2915]

Thank you so much for this video! Super detailed and helpful

[@LuciaCordaro]

What do you most like about Northwestern ?!

[@qinya]

starting at northwestern next year, thank you so much for this video!! def helped me gain a bit of perspective on what my college experience will be like 🤩 subbed!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay!! 🤍

[@josephconsidine8205]

Thank you so much for making this video! Northwestern is one of my top schools, and after this video, I'm even more excited at the possibility of being accepted and admitted! Counting down the seconds til late March when I hear back🙂. Ilyk if I get in!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yay! Lmk !

[@atziryvilleda3916]

I’m super close to committing but I’m afraid of making the wrong choice. Thank you for this video, super helpful!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Of course! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@Chethakmp3]

Hi miss, your video is really wonderful! I applied for a course here for the coming year and I'm waiting for my results. Thank you for your wonderful video! Have a nice day! 😊

[@LuciaCordaro]

Exciting ! Good luck!! Thank you :)

[@augustuspaluzzi7121]

using this video to write my "why northwestern" essay

[@omeedmoini1827]

This video is SO helpful thanks so much!

[@nataliasoro6243]

I just got into Northwestern ED today!!!!!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Omg CONGRATS !!!

[@natashagonzalez7137]

I would love to see a video or more information on how mention more about how to sign up with Student Enrichment Services 🙏🙏

[@LuciaCordaro]

hi! basically you apply here when you log in with your netid! and then after you do that in the portal there are "applications" for different things that might apply to you! www.northwestern.edu/enrichment/resources/ses-one-form/what-is-one-form.html

[@playinginthepodcastroom8365]

"Tuition for the 2022-23 academic year is $62,391. Total expenses (including fees, books, room and board, transportation expenses and transportation) are estimated at *$87,804."* $88k per year. *PER. YEAR.*

[@christina3836]

Loved this video! Got accepted ed for the class of 2026. What dorms would you recommend for someone who is looking for social life but possibly double majoring in global health and political science? Both campuses seem great!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Congrats !! Probs something north campus like lincoln or elder !

[@jackline953]

Ack! I’m not going to NU for undergrad, but got grad and I’m so excited

[@LuciaCordaro]

That’s awesome !

[@simi26]

This was so helpful omg, I'm a rising senior and I definitely want to apply to Northwestern! What are some application tips you could give?

[@meetjesse8380]

Hi !! Thanks a lot for the video, i wasn't going to watch it at first because i thought > "what would she be talking about for 20 mins straight"> but it ended up being really informative, the college video with the most info i've ever seen actually. I totally fell in love with Northwestern just by randomly spotting it on google and i've been all about it since. I'm a Senior and I'll be applying for the class of 2027 ... i live in Camroon,Africa so the process is gona be really bumpy for me. I do hope i get accepted and i'm really counting on that financial aid and since NU is Need-aware, it kiinda scares me, but i stay positive ;->

[@LuciaCordaro]

thank you so much !!! this means alot

[@dianascrimger284]

We graduated from cal poly Pomona which does not have football team,marching band, or sorority houses.

[@elianarojany7456]

Can u please make a video about how to dress for the cold 🥶. I’m from SoCal and class of ‘25. I love your content!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yes I will !!

[@tearp60659]

Basically I thought this was a really good overview. I do have one correction, Evanston borders Chicago. I think you maybe getting mixed up downtown Chicago. There are a good many amount of grad students who live in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, which is just over the Evanston border

[@monagomaa2374]

Could you make a video about application tips?

[@LuciaCordaro]

will do !! coming soon

[@allisonlueddecke1967]

i wish i could get into this school so badly but with my stats i could never :( dream school

[@LuciaCordaro]

awe u got this!!!

[@Dubyea]

I’m not even from the states or university age. Smart content thought

[@mattrdd9]

This is so helpful.

[@Abby-dy3cj]

As a perspective applicant for co2026 I'd love to hear more about your minor in business and marketing certificate. What sorts of classes did you take for the minor + certificate? Did you enjoy the programs?

[@LuciaCordaro]

i loved the marketing classes but not gonna lie the business ones were kinda hard but i'm still glad i did it! marketing is a lot of fun creative projects and business is more numbers based

[@dathunderman4]

Hi I’m curious about the safety in Evanston? I heard it safe but I’m worried with Chicago’s reputation for how dangerous the city is. I was recently admitted to the law school and I’m debating between going to northwestern and some other east coast schools.

[@LuciaCordaro]

evanston is super safe !!!

[@Tri.dawg1]

What about the NAACP Greeks like the Ques or Deltas Alphas AKAs Sigmas Zetas and *ilotas

[@hayambangkok]

Love your t-shirt. Where did you buy it?

[@LuciaCordaro]

Got it for free from northwestern !

[@hayambangkok]

@@LuciaCordaro How amazing 💓💓💓

[@60187guy]

Allison Hall ! Woo ! Virgin Vault ! Woo ! Tampex Tower ! Woo ! Kotex Commons ! Woo !

[@layer.b.g]

This was incredibly helpful. I’m a prospective ‘26 trying to decide between two schools for ED. If I’m interested in studying broadcast journalism would that be a part of the general journalism major or is there a student org that I could join separately (I’m also interested in public policy)?

[@LuciaCordaro]

hi ! if you study journalism it's all one degree in medill ! but you can join specific broadcast journalism clubs like NNN (northwestern news network)

[@layer.b.g]

@@LuciaCordaro thank you so much, I’ll definitely look into NNN!

[@nayelirey7646]

Hi! Opinions on Kemper Hall?!

[@LuciaCordaro]

It’s a good and spacious dorm ! North campus and seems to mainly house sophomores. It’s suite style which means no community bathrooms !

[@whcchw]

Phew... I think I get it, lol great vid!

[@irumvaelyciaella4244]

I wanted to ask if active mind is a big student organization at Northwestern University?

[@abeniperkins3231]

Hey Lucia! Thank you for doing such an awesome video. And congrats on your upcoming graduation. I was wondering how you adjusted from LA culture--I'm from AL. And do you think that for the most part you were academically prepared to do your work or did you have to put in extra work because you may have had the "I didn't get that in high school" kind of feeling.

[@dominika4663]

Hey hey I am applying this year for a theatre major, and you said that you have changed your major from the theatre. I would just like to ask why because it actually made me think :) thank you so much for this video!

[@LuciaCordaro]

haha i realized I didn't want to go into theatre anymore!!! its a great program

[@monagomaa2374]

Hello. Thank you so much for the incredible video! Could you tell us where we can learn more about the opportunities to waive on-campus fees and such? You mentioned it briefly but I'd love to learn more.

[@LuciaCordaro]

thank you! i would look on ses website!

[@azizi4690]

Hiii I just got into northwestern. Im really stressed about dorming. I was wondering how the dorm selection worked? Lincoln seems like the best fit for me. Do students get to choose the dorms they want?

[@LuciaCordaro]

You get to rank the dorms!! Don’t be too stressed about it- wherever you end up it will work out!! Sometimes people get their first choice and sometime you don’t. Congrats !!

[@DaisyParada-jd6eu]

Do u pay for heath insurance at NU? And is it required? If u do pay, how much is it?

[@LuciaCordaro]

health insurance is required! you can have your own plan or get on the NU plan

[@alhollywood6486]

Class of 91 Medill, lived at Ridge and Davis, ZBT and 1835 Hinman. #GoCats

[@LuciaCordaro]

So cool!

[@alhollywood6486]

@@LuciaCordaro Thanks! I feel bad you had such a terrible Greek experience, but talking to people on the ground, I think it's gotten better?

[@preyachugh4223]

Hi. I am sending in my application for class of 2026. And your video is highly informative. LOVED IT!!! however, I had a question. If I apply into Weinburg, can I take classes in school of communications or Medill? and in future double major too? Also, how is the study abroad program at northwestern?

[@LuciaCordaro]

Hi!! Good luck !! And yes you can take some classes in other schools but they might be harder to get into, and some classes are designated for majors only. Most schools offer “non major” classes in journalism or theatre for example. The study abroad program varies! There are a lot of different options for going in the summer, fall quarter, or winter and spring quarter. It is popular to go to Europe but there are also options all around the world! Normally people go junior year.

[@preyachugh4223]

@@LuciaCordaro got it. thank you so muchhhh:))

[@jenniferli4730]

Omg thank you so much for this video! I had a question about transferring schools, how easy/difficult is it if you wanted to transfer schools? Such as if you want to transfer from Weinburg to special schools?

[@jenniferli4730]

Or if you were in Weinburg, could you major in something offered at the special schools? Or would you also have to apply to those special schools? How does that process work?

[@LuciaCordaro]

I talk about this in my q&a video !! But basically you have to apply to transfer schools !!

[@jenniferli4730]

@@LuciaCordaro ok thank you! I’ll go check that out!

[@dalsxtendeddd]

I watched other videos on NU and someone said The North isn’t social and people don’t talk

[@dawhat8561]

As someone who is not from the US, Greek life is so goddamn weird

[@averywhite709]

As someone who is from the US I find it weird too lol

[@janexiang3351]

Amazing content! I just started Kellogg MBA in person at Northwestern this week. Uploaded Week 1 Video! Are you still at NU? :)

[@LuciaCordaro]

Exciting!! Nope I graduated :)

[@dahyunkang1982]

This video helped soooo much. Thank you. I actually committed to NU a while ago so this kinda just helped me know what to expect. I had one question though that I couldn't find an answer to anywhere. How hard would you say it is to declare a major in a school that you weren't accepted into. Ex) accepted to weinberg, want to major theater

[@LuciaCordaro]

hey ! it's actually really hard to switch to the theatre major because it's capped at 100 people so someone has to transfer out for you to transfer in and there is normally a wait list! so if it's something you are really interested in I would contact the university now!

[@jovanal3217]

Thank you so much!

[@LuciaCordaro]

Ofc ! :)

[@GabiChuva]

if i want to pursuit a career in entertainment management, what should i major in?

[@LuciaCordaro]

There are so many options! Rtvf, theatre, communications, journalism, anything! There is a business minor that could be helpful too

[@GabiChuva]

@@LuciaCordaro oh thank u so much! i’m not from te us but i wanna study there so i get really confused with majors/minors. i thought that in order to graduate u had to choose a major!! can i choose a minor instead then?

[@azizi4690]

Do you know if it matters of a senior chooses to graduate early even if they have already gotten into Northwestern? I’ve already committed, but with nu price I have to work. I was thinking of graduating early but idk if that revokes me admission.

[@LuciaCordaro]

Congrats on committing! :) It shouldn’t have any effect but I don’t want to give you the wrong answer! I would call the admissions office and ask!

[@alexangrist1381]

Do you have any recommendations for winter wear? Jackets, etc...

[@LuciaCordaro]

Yes! I recommend investing in one good parka that will last all 4 years and a good pair of waterproof/ warm snow boots! Would you like me to make a video about this?

[@alexangrist1381]

@@LuciaCordaro yes!!! i just committed to NW (co 2025!) and am so excited! thank you for all your videos 💜

[@LuciaCordaro]

@@alexangrist1381 yay!! :) thank you!

[@katep8619]

Thank you so much for this video!! Which dorm would you recommend for Cognitive Science major?

[@LuciaCordaro]

yes glad you like it !! depends less on your major and more of your vibe! i think science classes tend to be more north campus !!

[@zarygodoy]

Amazing videooo!! I’ve been thinking about NU a LOT. I’m currently a junior, and homeschooled, do you think being homeschooled affects admission? I know that living in state helps quite a bit as well, I live around 40 mins up north from the university, which is pretty exiting! Are there many in state students attending?

[@LuciaCordaro]

I haven’t heard anything about homeschooling affecting admissions ! I would say in state helps (especially Chicago) but there still isn’t an overwhelming amount of students from IL.

[@amberwright2103]

Hi there! I love your video!!! How much do you know about ROTC students at Northwestern and what their schedules are like? I got a full ride Air Force rotc scholarship to any university, so I could afford NU now 🥳

[@LuciaCordaro]

i dont im sorry!!! congrats though!!

[@aliefeozdemir9173]

Can you give some tips about writing the essays? esp for the northwestern’s

[@LuciaCordaro]

check out my how to get into northwestern video i talk about this !!

[@aka9photography]

Thank you so much!! Were you an ED or RD applicant at NU?

[@LuciaCordaro]

Regular !

[@lydiaboahen5837]

Thank you for the video Lucia! It's really insightful. In regards to dorm life, do Economics students typically live on the north or south of campus? I got accepted into the class of 2025 and wanted to know what housing options will be closest to my classes.

[@LuciaCordaro]

hey !! thanks ! econ students are all over the place i think! i know some that lived north and some that lived south! you'll be in weinberg so your classes will definitely differ (some econ classes are in tech- which is north, others might be south and definitely your social science distros are likely to be south) truly though campus is not that big (although it feels big in the winter), so i would pick your dorm based on the social experience/ amenities

[@marleydavis9144]

What is the safety like off campus? Do you feel really safe when you are off campus or do you feel uncomfortable being out?

[@LuciaCordaro]

it's pretty good! at night i like walking with other people but that's anywhere!

[@billyzhou777]

Hi! Love your video! Im a college student at a london uni looking to transfer next year. just wondering if you know any international transfer students at nu? Thanks

[@Jordinmeyers]

I know I'm really late but I have some questions. DO you think if you go to a public high-school you would be able to get into Northwestern. I'm a really hardworking student with good stats + lots of extracurriculars so idk how much me going to a public non prestigious high school would matter.

[@LuciaCordaro]

I don’t think where you go matters! A bunch of people at NU went to public high schools so it’s definitely do able !

[@joshguerrero8760]

I am going to apply there for the online masters degree program. you have any advice applying?

[@LuciaCordaro]

check out my how to get into northwestern video !! not familiar with that program though, good luck !!

[@ameliawilliams305]

Would I be able to major in English and minor in sociology? I know you said that you can't double-major if they're in two separate schools - would the same be true for major and minor?

[@LuciaCordaro]

Those are actually both in Weinberg !! So yes :)

[@ameliawilliams305]

Oh great! Thank you so much! NU is at the top of my college list rn, so this was super helpful.

[@ameliawilliams305]

@@LuciaCordaro I got accepted into Northwestern!

[@LuciaCordaro]

@@ameliawilliams305 omg yay!! Congrats :)))

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Testing studies only

[@ammu.live100]

Hey I'm from Pakistan, is life in northwestern is same as we see in Hollywood movies like girls, sex parties, chill etc every weekend

[@60187guy]

No.

[@juansolomen638]

ARE YOU FROM CHICAGO OR ARE YOU FROM A OTHER STATE i am from omaha nebraska but have been living in washighton dc five years now

[@grantmorin5906]

Application tips?

[@LuciaCordaro]

i made a video about this :)

[@lotuswolf1518]

You're very beautiful dear Your t shirt color is amazing

[@hollystanleyy]

I'm only a sophomore but have been so invested in Northwestern, you're telling me you can major, minor, AND get a certificate?!

[@LuciaCordaro]

AND is in our DNA ;) hahaha

[@sadiqgiyasuddin6600]

Devon ave food though

[@juansolomen638]

i love your hair and i know you a very educated young women do you and yourfriends go to football games and basketball games

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Until sorority

[@juansolomen638]

hi my name is juan iucia cardaro at north western university do you black and white couples on campus

[@angelbonita]

12:29

[@mario123105]

Lucia you are such a cool person this is so helpful!!! #queenofnorthwestern

[@LuciaCordaro]

Omg clay !!

[@juansolomen638]

ALUCIA CORDARO WOULD YOU DATE A BLACK MAN

[@herryfrd2740]

go cats

[@rogersachs9]

I worked behind the scenes at NWU and at other places in downtown Evanston. NW is NO picnic, believe me. And what's with-like-this speech pattern? - that most NWU? -- students seem to have? I mean, it's like? -- this is the third video in a row? -- from an NWU student? --- that uses this awful California? Val-style intonation? --- at the end of every phrase?

[@EddyTheLion]

dam you are cute here