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i really like that NU isn't a huge public university. it's small enough that you can actually get to know people but large enough that if you don't want to see someone odds are you won't...unless you're in the northwestern 500. the northwestern 500 is the same group of 500 kids that goes to the same bars/clubs on the same nights pretty much every week. these people are mostly of the greek system.

It's a perfect size. I love having Evanston and the city of Chicago.

The best part about Northwestern is the academics. You really feel like you're getting a great education here. 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of classes are interesting/worth taking and most of those classes excite students to want to learn more about the subject. The oddest thing about Northwestern is the social scene: it's very hard to figure out, but everyone somehow manages to find a group that they fit in with. There's no formulaic personality that everyone seems to be looking for, things just basically fall into place. Not too shabby for a bunch of social misfits.

There is a lot of going out to bars in Evanston on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, although weekend nights are often spent at places in the city. There are a ton of good restaurants in Evanston, but the shopping is limited to yuppy suburban fare Most of all, I wish it were easier to get into the city. The school needs to give us Upasses for the L, so we can ride for free like the other university students in the city (DePaul and Loyola both have these).

Northwestern is big enough to be largely anonymous to teachers faculty but small enough that you'll see lots of familiar faces in your major and your chosen social group. Evanston hates us, and we generally hate them: basically its a college stuck in the middle of an upperclass suburban neighborhood. The Administration is completely focused on raising their national ranking. The students are generally focused on getting ahead. If you're not the type to deal with loud L.A. kids, pushy New Yorkers, rich Chicago suburbanites, or asians this probably isnt the school for you.

The best thing about Northwestern is really a combination of quality teaching, the students, and proximity to Chicago. Though centered in the oft-discredited Mid-West, Northwestern is a world class school. The size of the school is perfect, just enough to run into old faces and acquaint with new ones. While Northwestern's administration is somewhat tentative when it comes to student quality of life issues (dorms and dining halls), the effort to make students happy has been made apparent in other noteworthy ways (great guest speakers, performances by music, student, and other art groups, and great academics). Student organizations, government, and other groups make life on campus dynamic. Nearly everyday something is happening at the "Rock", the heart and symbol of Northwestern tradition. Evanston maintains a contentious relationship with the university. At times, this tension is felt (you find out your neighbor is a family of four and have called the cops for a noise disturbance), though it does not play a large effect in student happiness. An issue Northwestern's administration should really focus on is making the campus safer, especially at night. One hears of burglaries and theft more often than one should.

The best thing about Northwestern, really has nothing to do with Northwestern. I chose to live and learn at Northwestern for four years, because of the food surrounding the campus. Downtown Evanston and Downtown Chicago have everything edible that I could ever want or need. There is a Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Evanston, and several in Chicago, which has the best salad, deep dish pizza, and dessert in the continental United States. For that matter, it's the best salad, deep dish pizza, and dessert in the entire United States. Also, Al's Italian Beef is in both Evanston and Chicago, which is a cheap delicious lunch that never gets old, due to the diversity of the menu. Of course, good snack food is also necessary when choosing a college, and Northwestern is near the most perfect popcorn that money can buy. While the nearby Gary Poppin's popcorn is delectable, Garret's Popcorn restaurants are a taste of heaven and hell combined (heaven because it tastes so good, hell because you can't stop eating it even though you know it's terrible for you). There are four Garret's Popcorn stores just an El ride away from campus. Finally, the cream of the crop... Buffalo Joe's eatery. Buff Joe's is extremely close to campus and more importantly, is open 'til midnight every day. I refuse to eat buffalo wings or cheese fries anywhere else in the world, because nothing compares. The only bad part about Buffalo Joe's is that it makes all other food seem dismal by comparison. Northwestern itself cannot take any credit for what makes it the #1 college in America.

this is a great school that has the resources of a well endowded university and professors that make you feel like you are at a small liberal arts college

Northwestern is just the right size. The thing that strikes me is that there are people who are amazing at all genres of academics and extracurriculars. It's really diverse in terms of talent.

The best thing about Northwestern is the things that are always going on around Campus. There are frats, theater productions, movie shoots, advanced screenings, concerts and so much more.