Academics and characteristics

dfleish
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:54:20 +0000

The quarter system is covered so extensively on NU CC, I bet a quick search would give you more info than you need on that topic. But I will add to:



Is Northwestern the right place for a student who has no idea what he/she wants to major in? Any thoughts on the liberal arts college, and generally how pre-professional/career oriented are the students?



Yes, yes, yes. So many different schools and departments that are renowned, so easy to explore what you want before deciding, so easy to double major and/or minor. I can’t imagine a better environment for exploring one’s interests. Pre-professionalism varies with majors, but I don’t think it’s a huge concern as at some other schools.