Latino Fall Recap - Undergraduate Admissions

Latino Fall Recap
Volume 4, Issue 1 | December 2013
The Council of Latino Admission Volunteers for Education (CLAVE) created this newsletter to give prospective
students insight into Latino student life at Northwestern University.
Prospective students <3 Northwestern
Thousands of students apply to NU and thousands also visit. We asked them, “Why NU?” Here is
what they said...
“The quarter system will allow me
to figure out what field to go into.”
“I want to interact with
people from all over the
world.”
“NU has study abroad
programs in many
countries.”
“I’m sold on the opportunity to
conduct my own research as
an undergraduate.”
“The campus is awesome. In addition to
beautiful architecture, the overall vibe is
positive and welcoming.”
“I know that I can build relationships with
faculty members - after all, the student to
faculty ratio is 7:1.”
Inside this issue:
4 Reasons to go to
NU
2
El Comienzo
2
National Association 3
of Hispanic
Journalists
Meet 2 Wildcats
3
Festival LatiNU
4
CLAVE
Coordinators
4
...and more!
Below, prospective students visit campus...
Hello Prospective Students,
We are very excited to know that you are interested in Northwestern! Alianza, the largest Hispanic/Latino student organization on
campus, welcomes you. Through Alianza, students unite and support each other & work towards the advancement of an empowered, productive, Hispanic/Latino presence at this institution. Alianza is a cultural, educational, and social programming body which
also serves as a vehicle for activism.
Northwestern University provides its students with endless opportunities to learn and grow. This includes many extracurricular activities, pre-professional programs, internships, fellowships, undergraduate research and much more. At NU you can “take care of
business” and have lots of fun too! You can explore the lakefill, take a trip to Six Flags, enjoy the Mariachi Northwestern, and
dance outdoors on Mayfest’s Dillo Day.
We hope that you will get to see what we mean :) We wish you the best of luck on your applications and hope that you will join our
Alianza family at Northwestern!
Sincerely,
Darlene Reyes, Alianza President, & Alianza Executive Board 2013-2014
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Latino Fall Recap
STRONG LATINO COMMUNITY: Latinos have a
strong presence on campus. With student groups
like Alianza, Mariachi NU, and Multicultural Greek
Life, you’ll be able to stay connected with your Latino roots.
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BIG POCKETS: NU has an amazing financial aid
system! Their goal is to graduate students with little
or no debt after 4 years. Don’t be afraid of the large
price tag—you will be happily surprised when you
receive your financial aid award letter in the mail.
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SMALL TOWN, BIG CITY: Living in Evanston is a
comfortable experience. The small shops, restaurants and overall charm offer a relaxing atmosphere that reminds us of home. However, if you
feel the need to see bright lights and city nights,
Chicago is just a free shuttle ride away. Nothing
compares to Chicago’s stores, attractions, and
skyline!
Connect with CLAVE!
Want to know more about the Council of Latino Admission Volunteers for Education
(CLAVE)? Have questions about the admission process or life at NU? Contact any
CLAVE team member at their e-mail
(page 4) or send a message to
nu.clave@gmail.com! We would be more
than happy to answer your questions :)
Like us on Facebook @
www.facebook.com/NUClave
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ULTIMATE BALANCE:
At NU, you get an elite education with a Big Ten atmosphere. What else could you want? Our professors
are top notch scholars who offer us opportunities for
research and with over 480 clubs, it’s easy to become
a leader on campus!
This was the second year Alianza, The Hispanic/Latino Student Alliance, hosted El Comienzo: The Beginning. The event
took place on Sunday, October 13th and was designed as a
welcoming event for freshmen. Upperclassmen were there to
offer advice, a list of ten “must do” activities and a time capsule. Freshman brought significant, personal, and even silly
momentos that represent their start at NU. They put the items
in the time capsule which will be unburied their senior year.
Time capsule items included the Wildcat Welcome week
planner, selfies, pictures of friends during new student orientation, signed tshirts, letters to “future self”, twinkies, NU sunglasses, a Chicago transit card, and much more. What will
you put in the time capsule?
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Northwestern’s NAHJ is a student group dedicated to the advancement of Latinos in the news industry. Not only is the
NAHJ student chapter the first of its kind, its members
(students interested in news, media, and marketing) represent
the 6 schools across NU! Recently, NAHJ members toured
the Univision Chicago studios with reporter Jazmin Beltran.
Another Univision Chicago anchor, Angelica Atondo, also
served as NAHJ’s spring speaker. This year, the organization
NAHJ members with Univision Chicago reporters
has already hosted NAHJ national president Hugo Balta as a
speaker, and attended the regional conference in Chicago.
Want to be the next Jorge Ramos or Maria Elena Salinas? Then join NAHJ!
DULCE CASTANEDA
ANTONIO JOSE VIELMA
Hometown: Crete, Nebraska
School, Major, Year: School of Communication
Communication Studies, Sophomore
Hometown: Pharr, Texas
School, Major, Year: Medill School of Journalism
Broadcast Journalism, Sophomore
Extracurricular Activities:
Marching Band, Alianza, Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de
Northwestern, Women’s Residential College Executive
Board
Extracurricular Activities:
Mariachi Northwestern, Quest Scholars Network, Sigma
Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Advice for Prospective Students:
Find an upperclassman, academic advisor, professor, or
faculty member who you can relate to and feel comfortable
with— ask them questions about how to navigate the university. There are many opportunities at Northwestern and
mentors can help guide you in the right direction once you
start talking about your interests and goals. They can serve
as resources, and they can also inspire you to become a
better version of yourself.
Advice for Prospective Students:
Reach out to upperclassmen for anything and everything
from choosing classes and professors to getting connected
with different student organizations
Favorite Thing About NU:
I love how passionate everyone is about their activities.
They find meaning and purpose behind their individual involvement and contributions to the Northwestern community
and beyond. Students make sure that what they do makes a
difference.
Favorite Thing About NU:
Northwestern will really prepare you for life after graduation. There are so many opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills, not to mention the great network that you will become a part of by attending NU. Additionally, we get the best of both worlds with a small town
like Evanston and a world-class city like Chicago within our
reach.
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The rhythmic beat of Latin music could be heard on the first floor of Norris, inviting students to walk up
the stairs and enjoy Festival LatiNU, an event celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month at Northwestern.
The 13th annual celebration, organized by Alianza and sponsored by Hispanic/Latino
Student Affairs, drew more than 200 students and community members to the Norris Louis Room.
Flags from Latin American countries lined the room, edible arrangements featuring Mexican
tamarind candies served as centerpieces, and colorful lights bouncing off the stage contributed to
the festive atmosphere.
The program featured five different groups representing six
different styles of dance and music from all regions of Latin America.
A professional Mariachi kicked off the event, greeting guests as they
arrived and took their seats. A dance group from Latin Rhythms studio in Chicago performed to bachata music, a style of dance that
originated in the Dominican Republic, and later taught salsa lessons
to participating audience members. A “plenero” performing group
highlighted traditional Puerto Rican song and dance, and for the first
time ever, Brazilian samba dancers complete with drums and elaborate sequined headdresses joined the lineup. The high energy rhythm
by the beat of the drums prompted audience members to form a
conga line and dance around the room.
Meet the CLAVE Coordinators!
Above, NU
samba parade
Email us to hear about our personal, student perspective of Northwestern :)
XIOMARA
CONTRERAS
EDGAR
VAZQUEZ
Freshman
Sophomore
School of Communication—
McCormick
Communication Studies
School of Engineering—
Favorite thing about NU:
LIZET ALBA
Sophomore
School of Communication—
Communication Studies
Favorite thing about NU:
There is ALWAYS a fun
event, activity, or program
happening on campus. It’s
impossible to be bored!
Email me at...
Lizet.Alba2012@
u.northwestern.edu
Computer Science
It's small enough that I can
find a home base and big
enough that I can meet
various people with various
aspirations.
GIOVANNI
DELGADO
Email me at…
Senior
xiomaracontreras2017@
Weinberg College of Arts &
Sciences—
u.northwestedn.edu
Favorite thing about NU:
History, Spanish
Favorite thing about NU:
The campus! It offers
beaches, beautiful buildings,
green space, and access to
Chicago.
Email me at...
GiovanniDelgado2014
@u.northwestern.edu
The people –they are nice,
interesting, and contribute a
lot to the diverse campus.
Email me at...
edgarvazquez2012
@u.northwestern.edu
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Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Northwestern:
Ritmo De Mis Ancestros
The Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Northwestern was founded in 2012
by Wildcats who wanted to increase awareness, appreciation, and celebration
of Mexican culture on campus. They have already performed for the Spanish
department, Deering Days, the Evanston library, and the Mariachi NU variety
show.
“Our goal this year is to raise funds to purchase additional dresses
so that we can perform regional Mexican dances,” said member Laura
Delgado. “I’m excited to work on new routines and even more excited to
meet the new dance members!”
‘Cats Study Abroad
Did you know that about a third of NU students study abroad? Students choose from over 130 programs across the world!
They can study abroad for a quarter, 2 quarters or even a year! Here are a few Latinas who are studying abroad this year.
Talia Romo...
Is a Junior in the Weinberg College of Arts and
Sciences where she studies sociology. She is
currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea
at the Ewha Womans University.
Lucy Diaz...
Is a Junior in the Weinberg College of Arts and
Sciences where she studies psychology and
pre-med. She is currently studying abroad in
Sevilla, Spain.
Maria Alejandra Cordova…
Is a Junior in the School of
Communication where she
studies communication studies.
She is currently studying abroad
in Barcelona, Spain.
Maria de Jesus Vela…
Is a Junior in the School of Communication where she studies communication
studies. She is currently studying abroad
in Barcelona, Spain. As shown in picture,
she’s also touring Europe.
To learn more about studying abroad at NU visit http://www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/prospective-students/index.html