FGLI Advice- "The journey through college is as much about personal growth as it is about academic achievement, and you'll find that, with the support of your peers and mentors, you're capable of navigating any challenge that comes your way."
Jessie Boakye
She/Her
Class of 2029
McCormick School of Engineering
FGLI Advice- "Side Quest; The art of making an adventure out of the mundane. Don't just focus on the main storyline; learn to find adventure in every opportunity (i.e. listserv, random club insta pages) and embrace each unexpected event on campus!"
Aaron Robinson
He/Him
Class of 2029
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
FGLI Advice- "My advice would be trust yourself that you belong here, using your resources is a strength, not a weakness. I encourage FGLI to lean on support and stay open to unexpected opportunities because the best ones often occurs when you least expect it."
Idaliz Torres
She/Her
Class of 2029
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
FGLI Advice- "Push yourself to go to welcome events and join clubs that interest you! Don't be afraid to put yourself out there! Be yourself and you will find your people :)"
Gianna Liu
She/Her
Class of 2029
Medill School of Journalism
FGLI Advice- "One piece of advice that I would give FGLI first-year is to find a job on campus that allows you to add your portfolio or help career wise. There will be a lot of campus jobs available for work-study; however, find one that allows you to knock two birds with one stone! Find a job that gives you time to do homework or assignments that you can add to your resume."
Chloe Hawkins
She/Her
Class of 2026
School of Education and Social Policy
FGLI Advice- "Approach everything head on with no fear! Northwestern has so many resources to support you take advantage of them!"
Jarely Bautista
Any Pronouns
Class of 2028
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
FGLI Advice- "Although the first year is a big adjustment, you will find the rhythm and rhyme of things at some point, despite what it may feel like right now. There's a place for everyone, and I promise you'll find your people and interests and build a community you'd cherish over time. There are so many opportunities to try new things and explore, and many people are willing to help you find your footing while you figure it out! I'm involved on campus in ways I'd never imagined doing two years ago, like sports and student activism—getting so many opportunities to try new things and connect with new people—and I still have two more years to explore even more; the world is truly your oyster!"
