Fall Into NU Volume 4, Issue 1 I December 2013
In this Issue
• Staying Motivated • 5 Highlights of Northwestern’s Campus and Culture • For Members Only • Study Abroad: Forza Firenze! • Fall Quarter Events: Afropollo Above Left: Current wildcats • Campus Photos Fall Into showing off their purple pride. Above right: Willie the Northwestern Wildcat! Ambassadors’ Prospective Student Newsletter
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Fall Into NU Volume 4, Issue 1 I December 2013
For Members Only
Since May 4, 1968 For Members Only, more commonly referred to as FMO, has been the voice of the Black community at Northwestern. Providing major programming throughout the year as well as partaking in co-sponsored events, FMO’s goal is to raise political, social, and cultural awareness of the Black community throughout Northwestern’s campus and the surrounding Evanston area. The services and programs of FMO primarily seek to but are not limited to catering to the concerns and interest of the undergraduate Black student body, educating people on the contributions of Black people and Black culture to society, instilling consciousness of the state of Black affairs at Northwestern University and abroad, and developing Black leaders.
Right and Below: Students at the FMO Family Night
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FORZA FIRENZE! My experience studying abroad in Italy
At the start of my college application process, I was unsure of which university I would ultimately attend and my major, but I was sure of one thing—I wanted to study abroad. I did not know which country I would select; I simply wanted immerse myself in a completely new culture. Several acquaintances and family members, namely my sister who studied in Ghana, spoke of how travelling changed their lives and contributed to their personal growth. I knew I had to see what the excitement was all about firsthand. I studied abroad through Syracuse University’s program in Florence. After taking over a year of Italian at Northwestern, I was ready to use my language skills with native Italians. The SUF program is great for a number of reasons; there are a wide variety of courses offered (think art history, film, architecture, and jewelry making), free field trips to a variety of Italian cities, and a number of ways to interact with local Italian college students. I taught a literacy class to third-graders, spoke to three high school classes about life in America, made candles to benefit homeless Italians, participated in a Living with a host family was by far the language exchange program, and even had an highlight of my experience and the one that really internship. I also really enjoyed the freedom I had to helped me learn about Italian culture. Along with travel around Italy and Europe. Some of my favorite another American student on the program, I lived with experiences were visiting the Trevi Fountain and a retired couple in their late 60s. Onelise and Mario, Coliseum in Rome, as well as weekends in Verona, my host parents, truly made me feel like one of their Sicily, London, Barcelona, and the French Riviera. children. Our nightly conversations during our absolutely divine dinners (nothing beats fresh Italian food) ranged in topic from family and sports to politics and immigration. Plus, playing with her two grandsons, who were both under five years old, and practicing my Italian with them was a fun experience. Overall, I had a memorable experience that definitely expanded my own perspective. Observing Italian culture firsthand allowed me to dispel incorrect notions, improve my understanding of the Italian lifestyle, and experience life as a global citizen. I am now able to see the value in a slower pace and more family orientated society. Most importantly, I can now call Florence my second home. By: Iman Childs
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Fall Into NU Volume 4, Issue 1 I December 2013
1. Fall Quarter Events: Afropollo
Campus Photos Check out our Wildcats around campus!
On the night of November 22nd, 2013 the African Students Association (ASA) held it’s annual talent show, “Afropollo.” The event attracted approximately 300 people at the Ryan Auditorium in Tech and all the funds raised went to ASA for their future events.
Inspired by New York City’s historical “Showtime at the Apollo,” this year, Afropollo showcased 11 performances and 10 contestants, which consisted of dancers, singers, rappers, and instrumentalists from all corners of Northwestern and the Greater Chicago Area.
At the end, all contestants came back on stage and once again, the audience was left to decide the fate of each performer. Weinberg seniors James Jordan and Adam Jackson co-hosted the show.
The winners, Weinberg freshmen Faith Ogungbe and Amakie Amattey, took home a cash prize of $300 total. They performed varieties of African dances, which represented the different cultures and traditions across the continent of Africa.
By Carine Kanimba
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2. More Campus Photos Check out our Wildcats around campus!
Note from the Coordinators
Dear Prospective Students,
If you are receiving this newsletter, you are among the group of African American students who has landed on our radar after expressing interest in Northwestern University (NU). We are a network of student volunteers working with the Office of Undergraduate Admission, called Ambassadors. We focus our efforts on disseminating information and opportunities to promote Northwestern University to African American students across the nation. This newsletter is just one way that we will continue to stay in touch with you. Each newsletter will have a new theme that will help with questions you may have at different points in the college admissions process.
This issue, “Fall into Northwestern,” is dedicated to introducing a few of the things NU has to offer. If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Also, check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NuAmbassadors to see what we’re up to and what’s going on around campus.
Best wishes for your application, The Ambassadors Coordinators
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