MAJOR: Communication Studies // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Latin 201-2: Vergil's Aeneid // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Source @ Norris // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: You are on your own journey! Some days will feel challenging, especially during first quarter, but you can (and will) persevere. Remember that you belong here. In times of need, lean on the Northwestern community. 'Cats support fellow 'Cats!

MAJOR: Communication Studies // FAVORITE NU CLASS: MCI 304 Leadership in Creative Organizations // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Lakefill // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Take it all in! Everything is worth exploring and there is no right or wrong to your interests and passions.

MAJOR: Communication Studies // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Social Media, Technology, & Mental Health w/ Professor Sarah Syversen (COMM_ST 395-0) // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: South Collaborative Study Area, University "Main" Library // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: First, take advantage of every opportunity that resonates with YOU and your individual passions. Also, stay open to new experiences, new people, and new perspectives. Last, but certainly not least, get ready to make some of the best memories of your life!

MAJOR: Communication Studies // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Comm_St 295: Creativity & the Business of Entertainment, & RTVF 190: Media Construction // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The pathway along the lake (most peaceful walk ever) // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Say yes to more things - going to events, talking to students I don't know, trying out different clubs, etc. You'll probably find activities, friends, or communities you love that you didn't expect!

MAJOR: Communication Studies and Data Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Social Psychology with Renee Rapp! // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Basic answer but the lakefill is unbeatable 🙂 // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Don't rush yourself - everything falls into place, and 4 years is a lot longer than you think. There's no pressure to join every org or discover your life's calling in your freshman year!

MAJOR: Human Communication Sciences // FAVORITE NU CLASS: CSD-320 Introduction to Speech, Language, Learning, and Their Disorders // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Lakefill // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: It's okay to not have everything figured out in your first year here. You'll settle in with time.

MAJOR: Human Communication Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: American Religious History from World War II to the Present // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Source // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Relax and enjoy Chicago more!

MAJOR: Human Communication Sciences // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Developmental psychology // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Lakefill!! // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: As a transfer it is SO important to join clubs/organizations on campus!! Also don't be afraid to ask questions…professors, advisers, and other students are always happy to help!

MAJOR: Radio/Television/Film // FAVORITE NU CLASS: The World of Homer with Dr. Ann Gunter // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Cafe Bergson // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Do less better! Don't be afraid to say no to something so that when the really important opportunity comes up later, you can take it.

MAJOR: Radio/Television/Film and English // FAVORITE NU CLASS: ENG 368 Virginia Woolf, Bloomsbury, and the Arts of Life // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The bench outside of Harris Hall! // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Take classes on subjects you've never heard of before and do activities you've never tried before. When you try new things you will learn so much about yourself!

MAJOR: Radio/Television/Film, Political Science (planning to declare) // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Introduction to International Relations with Professor Gilbert // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Outside Norris by the lake // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Take a deep breath, adjusting to college doesn't happen overnight. Learn to enjoy the little things.

MAJOR: Radio/Television/Film // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Solo Filmmaking with Professor Ines Sommer! // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Picnic Table outside CRC (East Fairchild) // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: You don't have to say yes to everything! Don't rush into joining a million different groups, you will find your place and your people in time.

MAJOR: Radio/Television/Film & Economics // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Business Strategy in Creative Industries // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Shakespeare Gardens // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Relax and have fun!

MAJOR: Theatre and Computer Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: War, Gender, and Memory in Asian American Performance with Dr. Elizabeth Son // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Café Bergson // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Don't worry, things are never as serious as they may seem.

MAJOR: Theatre and History // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Gender, War and Revolution (History 340) - Tessie Liu // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Cafe Bergsen // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Take the time to explore. There is no need to constrict yourself to specific fields, areas of study, groups, or projects your first year. Use this time and the resources Northwestern provides to develop your pre-existing passions while leaving room to discover new ones.

MAJOR: Theatre // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Intro to Playwriting // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: University Hall // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Seek out new experiences! The things you end up loving aren't always going to be what you expect.

MAJOR: Theatre, Cognitive Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: (RTVF) Writing the Feature! // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Sitting by the painted rocks along the lake! // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Don't be afraid to try something new as often as you can, no matter how small! Find new spots around campus and connect with people as much as possible 🙂

MAJOR: Theatre and Sociology // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Theatre and Pre-Literacy Education // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: South Beach // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Comparison is the thief of joy. Show up as you are and it will always be enough.

MAJOR: Theatre/Psychology or Global Health // FAVORITE NU CLASS: MFA Play Collaboration: New Play Festival // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The rocks by the lakefill, facing the Chicago skyline // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: A lot of new things will come your way and a lot will change: don't try so hard to hold onto things that aren't serving you anymore. Say "yes!" and also take care of yourself---you'll discover lots of happy surprises 🙂

MAJOR: Theatre and Political Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: The Drama of Homosexuality // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Cafe Bergson // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Try something new and get out of your comfort zone!

MAJOR: Theatre and English // FAVORITE NU CLASS: English 385 - Material Girls: Excess, Gender, and Commercialism // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: South Beach // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: If you come to Northwestern with an open heart and mind, people will give that energy back to you. Don't be afraid to take risks and explore because there is a new friend or learning opportunity waiting around every corner!

MAJOR: Theatre and Political Science // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Latino 277: Intro to Latinx Literature // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Deering Library // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Don't stress about ensuring you're on the right track or staying ahead, take whatever classes you want and have fun!

MAJOR: Theatre // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Creative Drama Classes // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Lakefill or Cafe B in Main // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Take a breather! You will find your people!

MAJOR: Theatre and Mechanical Engineering // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Theatre and Social Change w/ Dr. Son // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Cafe Bergson in Main // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: It's OK to take it slow! College is a marathon, not a sprint. You don't need to do everything immediately.

MAJOR: Theatre/Chemistry // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Theatre 240: Text Analysis for Theatre // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Kellogg Patio // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Don't be scared to talk to new people! They may end up being some of your best friends you've ever met.

MAJOR: Dance, International Studies // FAVORITE NU CLASS: Choreography for Musical Theatre with Jeff Hancock! // FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: The Lakefill // ADVICE FOR MY FIRST YEAR SELF: Be patient! Give yourself the time and space to find the people and clubs meant for you.