Yalla Wildcats! 2016 Edition Vol. 1
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Hello hello hello! We’re so excited for our newest wildkittens! While we know that many of you are still finishing out your academic year, time waits for no one and we’ve already got one week of STS ’16 in the books. We also just counted and gasp, we’re at 12 weeks and counting until orientation!
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In the coming months, continued careful planning will ensure your transition to NU-Q is a smooth and enjoyable one. Use your Student Portal and the Summer Transition Series (STS) to track important dates and deadlines (get those forms in on time!). Please get in the habit of checking your Northwestern email (if you have yet to do so, go activate your NetID and create your NU email STAT!! Preferred format: FirstnameLastnameGradyear@u.northwestern.edu, i.e. BillieWildcat2020@u.northwestern.edu). Definitely don’t wait to get started. Things like immunizations take time so it’s best to begin your preparations now.
Welcome Message from New Student Programs
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Co-Chair Welcome Message
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International Student Guidance
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Fun with Maps
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Campus Jargon
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“You Know You’re An NU-Q Student When…”
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Connect with Us
Tofable
contents
At this point you should be well aware of our summer checklist deadlines, but we want to remind you of several upcoming tasks you should begin immediately if you have not yet done so. * International students – your visa application form and supplemental documents were due this past Thursday, May 19. In order to secure you a Qatar permanent entry visa, the first step in the residence permit process, you must submit your visa application form, blood type certificate, copy of your passport, photo, and notify us ASAP of your arrival travel information once you know it. * All students – during the months of May and June, you should focus on collecting documentation of medical records and making sure that you get your immunization processes started. If you are a Qatar resident and already have a Hamad card, we only need a scanned copy. We cannot stress enough that immunizations take time, so get started now! Non-Qatar residents, please fill out the national healthcare application. * Pre-Orientation Survey – this is so that we can learn more about you and your class profile, from expectations and concerns to t-shirt sizes and involvement. Due June 2! * Housing – if you are interested in living on-campus, it is imperative that you submit your Housing Interest Form. * Media Release – we also need to know if you do not want your picture taken. If you do NOT want to give photo release, then simply don’t fill out the form. We’ll confirm this with you again on the first day of orientation. All documents may be submitted through the student portal.
Welcome Message from
New Student Programs
Look through the following pages as we provide even more information on Education City and life at NU-Q. Your Peer Advisers (PAs) will be your greatest resource, and these are some truly fantastic students excited to welcome you to university – talk to them! The larger New Student Programs (NSP) team is also here to answer any and all of your questions so please do not hesitate to contact us. We love connecting on social media so make sure to join the Class of 2020 Facebook group, and follow us on Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter @NUQWildcats. We cannot wait to welcome you to NU-Q! Katie Hyon New Student Programs & First-Year Experience Northwestern University in Qatar katie.hyon@northwestern.edu +974 4454 5085 Yalla Wildcats |
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Hello hello hello! We’re so excited for our newest wildkittens! While we know that many of you are still finishing out your academic year, time waits for no one and we’ve already got one week of STS ’16 in the books. We also just counted and gasp, we’re at 12 weeks and counting until orientation!
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In the coming months, continued careful planning will ensure your transition to NU-Q is a smooth and enjoyable one. Use your Student Portal and the Summer Transition Series (STS) to track important dates and deadlines (get those forms in on time!). Please get in the habit of checking your Northwestern email (if you have yet to do so, go activate your NetID and create your NU email STAT!! Preferred format: FirstnameLastnameGradyear@u.northwestern.edu, i.e. BillieWildcat2020@u.northwestern.edu). Definitely don’t wait to get started. Things like immunizations take time so it’s best to begin your preparations now.
Welcome Message from New Student Programs
4
Co-Chair Welcome Message
5
International Student Guidance
6
Fun with Maps
7
Campus Jargon
8-9
“You Know You’re An NU-Q Student When…”
10
Connect with Us
Tofable
contents
At this point you should be well aware of our summer checklist deadlines, but we want to remind you of several upcoming tasks you should begin immediately if you have not yet done so. * International students – your visa application form and supplemental documents were due this past Thursday, May 19. In order to secure you a Qatar permanent entry visa, the first step in the residence permit process, you must submit your visa application form, blood type certificate, copy of your passport, photo, and notify us ASAP of your arrival travel information once you know it. * All students – during the months of May and June, you should focus on collecting documentation of medical records and making sure that you get your immunization processes started. If you are a Qatar resident and already have a Hamad card, we only need a scanned copy. We cannot stress enough that immunizations take time, so get started now! Non-Qatar residents, please fill out the national healthcare application. * Pre-Orientation Survey – this is so that we can learn more about you and your class profile, from expectations and concerns to t-shirt sizes and involvement. Due June 2! * Housing – if you are interested in living on-campus, it is imperative that you submit your Housing Interest Form. * Media Release – we also need to know if you do not want your picture taken. If you do NOT want to give photo release, then simply don’t fill out the form. We’ll confirm this with you again on the first day of orientation. All documents may be submitted through the student portal.
Welcome Message from
New Student Programs
Look through the following pages as we provide even more information on Education City and life at NU-Q. Your Peer Advisers (PAs) will be your greatest resource, and these are some truly fantastic students excited to welcome you to university – talk to them! The larger New Student Programs (NSP) team is also here to answer any and all of your questions so please do not hesitate to contact us. We love connecting on social media so make sure to join the Class of 2020 Facebook group, and follow us on Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter @NUQWildcats. We cannot wait to welcome you to NU-Q! Katie Hyon New Student Programs & First-Year Experience Northwestern University in Qatar katie.hyon@northwestern.edu +974 4454 5085 Yalla Wildcats |
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Co-Chair Welcome Message E
veryone is different, we are all unique and beautiful snowflakes. Thus, we cannot assure you of the path you will travel on while at NU-Q. We can however, assure you of one thing: your time here will be a milestone in your personal development.
This is ultimately an exercise in helping to mentally prepare you for the university experience… as much as a few lines of cobbled-together text will suffice. There will be hardship and there will be brief (hopefully) bouts of self-induced doubt. There will be sweat and tears, and maybe even some blood. But there will also assuredly be moments of great success; the exhilaration of a job well done and group work that comes together at the most crucial of moments. NU-Q will be a place for both the destination and the journey. You will also have some of the best years of your life. You will do amazing things you didn’t realize you were capable of, like making incredible films and writing inspiring stories, some of which may even get published by top news organizations across the world. You will find out that you are great at some things, and maybe not your best at others. If you were at the top of your game in everything in high school, you might find yourself overwhelmed because you are
surrounded by people just as good as you. However, university life is all about finding the right fit, and that’s where we come in. [Cue dramatic music and projected image of Northwestern’s banner waving] We, as NSP, are here to help you find the best version of YOU. You will find, even by the end of your first year at Northwestern, that you are no longer the person you were in high school. You will have evolved in so many wonderful ways, like a Charmander evolves into Charizard, and you will feel more powerful than ever before. It is our job to help you feel that way: empowered, and ready to take on the next four years in university maybe even the rest of your life. We hope you have the most amazing Orientation experience: thrilling, memorable, and most importantly, we hope you feel at home by the end of it. We will be there to guide you through it all, with the help of our absolutely wonderful PAs, media specialists and WOW leaders. All we ask of you is that you get ready to step out of your comfort zones and open your hearts to new adventures!!! FORTH, EORLINGAS! (LOTR reference).
Urooj Kamran Azmi & Nicholas Wong 2016 Orientation Co-Chairs
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e c n a d i u G t n e d u t S l a n o InternatiA Special Welcome to International Students! Selamat datang! Kia ora! Ahlan wa sahlan! Bienvenido! Welcome to NU-Q! My name is Kristal Sawatzke and I am the International Experience Coordinator of the Student Affairs team at NU-Q. I will be your goto person to help you navigate this whole immigration thing. Entry visa? Resident permit? Exit visa? Come again?! It might all feel a bit confusing or overwhelming at times, but we do our best to make the process as simple as possible for you! As an international student, you are going to hear from me. A lot. But you’ll also get emails from loads of other faculty and staff around campus and it might start to feel like message overload. To help manage your inbox woes, my best piece of advice is to stick to the 3-D method. The way I see it, when you are going through your emails, you have three options: 1) Do it. Right then and there. Reply to the email if there is a question or a need for a response. It takes less than 30 seconds to attach a copy of your passport or answer a question or RSVP. So you don’t forget to take care of it later, just do it. Reply immediately. Added bonus? Faculty and staff will LOVE the fact that you’re so responsive and you’ll develop a positive reputation. Don’t be that person who needs 837 reminders to do something. 2) Date-stamp it. We get it, you have a busy schedule and maybe you need a bit of time to reply. That, or perhaps the deadline isn’t for a week and you don’t need to worry about it just yet. If you decide not to respond immediately, then put a reminder on your calendar (or phone) to take care of business later. If we need something from you, we will tell you when we need it by. Take note. Jot down the date. And please don’t be late. (Hey, that rhymed!) 3) Delete it. Sometimes emails are more “FYI” and don’t always need a response. Perhaps there’s an upcoming event or maybe it’s a reminder for class. Once you have thoroughly read through the message and determined you don’t need to do anything with the email, get rid of it. Or archive it in a folder or label for future reference. Maintaining a neat and clean inbox will help you to keep tabs on everything. All of that said? Your first assignment as an incoming international student is to upload all of the required documents to your Student Portal. Again, our deadline was May 19 so if you have not yet done so, please do this ASAP. Without each of those pieces of information, we won’t be able to get started on your entry visa. Which means you can’t study in Qatar. It’s that simple. We are so excited about the incoming class and absolutely cannot wait to meet you! If you have any questions, concerns, or need something from me, please do not hesitate to email me at kristal.sawatzke@northwestern.edu Yalla Wildcats | 5
Co-Chair Welcome Message E
veryone is different, we are all unique and beautiful snowflakes. Thus, we cannot assure you of the path you will travel on while at NU-Q. We can however, assure you of one thing: your time here will be a milestone in your personal development.
This is ultimately an exercise in helping to mentally prepare you for the university experience… as much as a few lines of cobbled-together text will suffice. There will be hardship and there will be brief (hopefully) bouts of self-induced doubt. There will be sweat and tears, and maybe even some blood. But there will also assuredly be moments of great success; the exhilaration of a job well done and group work that comes together at the most crucial of moments. NU-Q will be a place for both the destination and the journey. You will also have some of the best years of your life. You will do amazing things you didn’t realize you were capable of, like making incredible films and writing inspiring stories, some of which may even get published by top news organizations across the world. You will find out that you are great at some things, and maybe not your best at others. If you were at the top of your game in everything in high school, you might find yourself overwhelmed because you are
surrounded by people just as good as you. However, university life is all about finding the right fit, and that’s where we come in. [Cue dramatic music and projected image of Northwestern’s banner waving] We, as NSP, are here to help you find the best version of YOU. You will find, even by the end of your first year at Northwestern, that you are no longer the person you were in high school. You will have evolved in so many wonderful ways, like a Charmander evolves into Charizard, and you will feel more powerful than ever before. It is our job to help you feel that way: empowered, and ready to take on the next four years in university maybe even the rest of your life. We hope you have the most amazing Orientation experience: thrilling, memorable, and most importantly, we hope you feel at home by the end of it. We will be there to guide you through it all, with the help of our absolutely wonderful PAs, media specialists and WOW leaders. All we ask of you is that you get ready to step out of your comfort zones and open your hearts to new adventures!!! FORTH, EORLINGAS! (LOTR reference).
Urooj Kamran Azmi & Nicholas Wong 2016 Orientation Co-Chairs
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e c n a d i u G t n e d u t S l a n o InternatiA Special Welcome to International Students! Selamat datang! Kia ora! Ahlan wa sahlan! Bienvenido! Welcome to NU-Q! My name is Kristal Sawatzke and I am the International Experience Coordinator of the Student Affairs team at NU-Q. I will be your goto person to help you navigate this whole immigration thing. Entry visa? Resident permit? Exit visa? Come again?! It might all feel a bit confusing or overwhelming at times, but we do our best to make the process as simple as possible for you! As an international student, you are going to hear from me. A lot. But you’ll also get emails from loads of other faculty and staff around campus and it might start to feel like message overload. To help manage your inbox woes, my best piece of advice is to stick to the 3-D method. The way I see it, when you are going through your emails, you have three options: 1) Do it. Right then and there. Reply to the email if there is a question or a need for a response. It takes less than 30 seconds to attach a copy of your passport or answer a question or RSVP. So you don’t forget to take care of it later, just do it. Reply immediately. Added bonus? Faculty and staff will LOVE the fact that you’re so responsive and you’ll develop a positive reputation. Don’t be that person who needs 837 reminders to do something. 2) Date-stamp it. We get it, you have a busy schedule and maybe you need a bit of time to reply. That, or perhaps the deadline isn’t for a week and you don’t need to worry about it just yet. If you decide not to respond immediately, then put a reminder on your calendar (or phone) to take care of business later. If we need something from you, we will tell you when we need it by. Take note. Jot down the date. And please don’t be late. (Hey, that rhymed!) 3) Delete it. Sometimes emails are more “FYI” and don’t always need a response. Perhaps there’s an upcoming event or maybe it’s a reminder for class. Once you have thoroughly read through the message and determined you don’t need to do anything with the email, get rid of it. Or archive it in a folder or label for future reference. Maintaining a neat and clean inbox will help you to keep tabs on everything. All of that said? Your first assignment as an incoming international student is to upload all of the required documents to your Student Portal. Again, our deadline was May 19 so if you have not yet done so, please do this ASAP. Without each of those pieces of information, we won’t be able to get started on your entry visa. Which means you can’t study in Qatar. It’s that simple. We are so excited about the incoming class and absolutely cannot wait to meet you! If you have any questions, concerns, or need something from me, please do not hesitate to email me at kristal.sawatzke@northwestern.edu Yalla Wildcats | 5
NU-Q
Northwestern University in Qatar (located on the 3rd floor of CMU-Q)
The Studio
NU-Q’s production building, located in the parking lot across the street from the Student Center
FUN with MAPS!
Housing and Residence Life
Upscale restaurants, shops, a place to walk around in the evenings
SC
Community Development Advisor (CDA)
Dukhan/ZEkreet/Zubarah
Karak
Yaani
Katara
Theeke/Acha
Academic Bridge Program, located in the LAS building The Student Center; many meetings and events will be held here
Beaches
CMU-Q
Lulu FYQSFTT
Geographic location of where most of your days will be spent the next four years
HBKU
Hamad Bin Khalifa University; the university system of EC
QF
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
WCMC-Q
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (or just Cornell)
TAMU-Q
Texas A&M University at Qatar (or just A&M, NEVER Texas)
GU-Q or SFS-Q
Georgetown School of Foreign Service Qatar
A sweetened chai tea The nearest grocery store that’s served all over Doha, possibly the lifeto EC, the ResHalls provide buses there and blood of EC students back
Rec Center
(ym, swimming pool, QNB, DPGGFF TIPQ, Qatar Air-ways, Ooredoo, and Vodafone
VCU-Q LAS
HEC Paris
Liberal Arts Sciences BuildiOH 4UBSCVDLT JT IFSF
The cultural village, more posh and artsy than the souq
Aspire
The torch tower area, sports arenas, stadiums, a really nice park QFIS Qatar Faculty of Islamic with a hill Studies
UCL
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
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ABP
Qatar Foundation
The place where we pick up equipment and check out edit suites at the Studio
Education City (EC)
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The Pearl
HRL
Ever heard of an RA? They take care of you in Corniche + Bandar Another place to get thF ResHalls karak, watch the skyQA line, great for procrastiRCC Qatar Academy, K-12 The main reception nation school area at the ResHalls; i.e.,“Hey! Let’s meet at Doha Speak Ceremonial Court the RCC in five” A mix of English, Arabic, The large plaza at the Hindi/Urdu, below are top of the Green Spine, Residence Halls the most commonly featuring a latticework of used words shaded walkways and a BTTPDJBUJPO reflecting pool. Habibi (RHB) An Arab term of enStudent-run org; they Green Spine handle community dearment 5IF MBSHF HSBTT GJFME UIBU events, voice student TUSFUDIFT JO GSPOU PG concerns, etc Khalas DFSFNPOJBM DPVSU Arabic for “Finished. MIA Done. It’s over” Mathaf Museum of Islamic Art, The museum of modern and the corresponding Yalla art, on the outskirts of the park on the Corniche Arabic for “Let’s Go!“ EC campus
The Cage
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CAMPUS JARGON
The Arab equivalent of the English “like” thrown into every sentence Hindi/Urdu slang words for okay, “good”
Insha’Allah
“God-willing.” Also used almost in every sentence, i.e., “I will finish this paper, Insha’Allah”
Villaggio/City Yaar slang word Center/Ezdan/ Hindi/Urdu for dude or friend, i.e., Landmark/Gulf “Yaaaaaaaaar”
University College London, grad school, 3rd floor of GU-Q Malls (we have lots of malls)
European business grad Tea Time school, not locat-ed on The place to get karak, other snacks, we spend a campus lot of time driving to and from here
wallah
“[I promise] by God” Used to make a promise or express great credibility on an expression. Yalla Wildcats |
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NU-Q
Northwestern University in Qatar (located on the 3rd floor of CMU-Q)
The Studio
NU-Q’s production building, located in the parking lot across the street from the Student Center
FUN with MAPS!
Housing and Residence Life
Upscale restaurants, shops, a place to walk around in the evenings
SC
Community Development Advisor (CDA)
Dukhan/ZEkreet/Zubarah
Karak
Yaani
Katara
Theeke/Acha
Academic Bridge Program, located in the LAS building The Student Center; many meetings and events will be held here
Beaches
CMU-Q
Lulu FYQSFTT
Geographic location of where most of your days will be spent the next four years
HBKU
Hamad Bin Khalifa University; the university system of EC
QF
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
WCMC-Q
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (or just Cornell)
TAMU-Q
Texas A&M University at Qatar (or just A&M, NEVER Texas)
GU-Q or SFS-Q
Georgetown School of Foreign Service Qatar
A sweetened chai tea The nearest grocery store that’s served all over Doha, possibly the lifeto EC, the ResHalls provide buses there and blood of EC students back
Rec Center
(ym, swimming pool, QNB, DPGGFF TIPQ, Qatar Air-ways, Ooredoo, and Vodafone
VCU-Q LAS
HEC Paris
Liberal Arts Sciences BuildiOH 4UBSCVDLT JT IFSF
The cultural village, more posh and artsy than the souq
Aspire
The torch tower area, sports arenas, stadiums, a really nice park QFIS Qatar Faculty of Islamic with a hill Studies
UCL
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
| Yalla Wildcats
ABP
Qatar Foundation
The place where we pick up equipment and check out edit suites at the Studio
Education City (EC)
6
The Pearl
HRL
Ever heard of an RA? They take care of you in Corniche + Bandar Another place to get thF ResHalls karak, watch the skyQA line, great for procrastiRCC Qatar Academy, K-12 The main reception nation school area at the ResHalls; i.e.,“Hey! Let’s meet at Doha Speak Ceremonial Court the RCC in five” A mix of English, Arabic, The large plaza at the Hindi/Urdu, below are top of the Green Spine, Residence Halls the most commonly featuring a latticework of used words shaded walkways and a BTTPDJBUJPO reflecting pool. Habibi (RHB) An Arab term of enStudent-run org; they Green Spine handle community dearment 5IF MBSHF HSBTT GJFME UIBU events, voice student TUSFUDIFT JO GSPOU PG concerns, etc Khalas DFSFNPOJBM DPVSU Arabic for “Finished. MIA Done. It’s over” Mathaf Museum of Islamic Art, The museum of modern and the corresponding Yalla art, on the outskirts of the park on the Corniche Arabic for “Let’s Go!“ EC campus
The Cage
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CAMPUS JARGON
The Arab equivalent of the English “like” thrown into every sentence Hindi/Urdu slang words for okay, “good”
Insha’Allah
“God-willing.” Also used almost in every sentence, i.e., “I will finish this paper, Insha’Allah”
Villaggio/City Yaar slang word Center/Ezdan/ Hindi/Urdu for dude or friend, i.e., Landmark/Gulf “Yaaaaaaaaar”
University College London, grad school, 3rd floor of GU-Q Malls (we have lots of malls)
European business grad Tea Time school, not locat-ed on The place to get karak, other snacks, we spend a campus lot of time driving to and from here
wallah
“[I promise] by God” Used to make a promise or express great credibility on an expression. Yalla Wildcats |
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YOU KNOW YOU’RE AN
NU-Q STUDENT
MENNA AZZAM
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student…” You go to community hour just for food. “What do you love about NU-Q?” Its spirit and sense of community “Things I wish I had known as a transfer…” I wish I knew how much transfer credit I would get exactly. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Journ 301 - Enterprise Reporting. It was my favorite because it was practical and hands on. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” The Evanston Ambassador Experience Trip 2016. “The hardest aspect of transferring was…. ” not knowing for sure when I will graduate. I want to graduate on time but I also want to graduate also with the class I entered NU-Q with (2018).
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student…” Half your wardrobe is purple. “What do you love about NU-Q?” The opportunities to travel around the world. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Just because you’re offered a lot of opportunities doesn’t mean you can sit back and relax. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” MIT 220 with Scott Curtis. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” 2016 Service Learning Trip to Vietnam.
ERZUM NAQVI
NICK WONG
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“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When...” Nearly every event is advertised with “food will be provided.” “What do you love about NU-Q?” I love how small the community is and how everyone knows everyone. And the equipment! “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” I wish I knew that I would be late for most of my 10:30am classes even though I thought they weren’t too early. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” MIT 190, I loved doing the practical work and learning about equipment. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Finals week: when everyone was camping out in the studio all week, working and chilling together.
ROUDA AL-ATTIYAH
AISHA JAVAID
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When…” You lurk the hallways around 12 pm everyday at lunch in hopes of getting free lunch at a community hour!! “What do you love about NU-Q?” The care and genuine hospitality within the community. Everyone knows everyone and if you need help, someone will help you. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Don’t miss out on any opportunity that comes your way. You might think you have four years, but they will pass by very fast. Nothing is for certain, so might as well take advantage of every chance you get. Also, take time to learn about your learning styles. You should get to know your studying styles and working preferences. This will not only help you in more difficult times like finals, but it will also help in balancing work commitments or choosing partners for group projects. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Global Media – Joe Khalil. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Culture Club events when the Evanston students visit. It is a pleasure to see both of the campuses interacting with one another in such a close setting.
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When...” When you hover around the free meal for an event. “What do you love about NU-Q?” The teacher to student ratio. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Join a club and stick to it. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Eng 379 Special Topics: (Tres) Passing and Performance of Identity in American Culture with Tracy Vaugh. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Drinking karak at the Corniche in the wee hours of the night with my best buds, Xiran, Zaki and Ammar.
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AMINA NIKSIC
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When” You have close relationships with all students, faculty and staff because there is no way you can run away or from them at a university this small. “What do you love about NU-Q?” Hanging out at the studio. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Not to listen to other people regarding which classes to take. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” The most interesting class I have taken at NU-Q is MIT 220 with Scott Curtis, because it is a class in which you actually watch movies and learn a lot by doing so. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Winning the basketball league.
XIRAN LIU
WHEN...
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When…” I sleepover in an editing suite. “What do you love about NU-Q?” You can make things possible as long as you really try. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” it is okay to mess up and feel lost. In fact, many other people feel the same way. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Comedic Web Series, Anne Sobel. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Sitting at the Corniche and doing New Year’s Eve confessions with my NU-Q friends.
Yalla Wildcats |
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YOU KNOW YOU’RE AN
NU-Q STUDENT
MENNA AZZAM
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student…” You go to community hour just for food. “What do you love about NU-Q?” Its spirit and sense of community “Things I wish I had known as a transfer…” I wish I knew how much transfer credit I would get exactly. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Journ 301 - Enterprise Reporting. It was my favorite because it was practical and hands on. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” The Evanston Ambassador Experience Trip 2016. “The hardest aspect of transferring was…. ” not knowing for sure when I will graduate. I want to graduate on time but I also want to graduate also with the class I entered NU-Q with (2018).
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student…” Half your wardrobe is purple. “What do you love about NU-Q?” The opportunities to travel around the world. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Just because you’re offered a lot of opportunities doesn’t mean you can sit back and relax. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” MIT 220 with Scott Curtis. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” 2016 Service Learning Trip to Vietnam.
ERZUM NAQVI
NICK WONG
| Yalla Wildcats
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When...” Nearly every event is advertised with “food will be provided.” “What do you love about NU-Q?” I love how small the community is and how everyone knows everyone. And the equipment! “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” I wish I knew that I would be late for most of my 10:30am classes even though I thought they weren’t too early. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” MIT 190, I loved doing the practical work and learning about equipment. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Finals week: when everyone was camping out in the studio all week, working and chilling together.
ROUDA AL-ATTIYAH
AISHA JAVAID
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When…” You lurk the hallways around 12 pm everyday at lunch in hopes of getting free lunch at a community hour!! “What do you love about NU-Q?” The care and genuine hospitality within the community. Everyone knows everyone and if you need help, someone will help you. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Don’t miss out on any opportunity that comes your way. You might think you have four years, but they will pass by very fast. Nothing is for certain, so might as well take advantage of every chance you get. Also, take time to learn about your learning styles. You should get to know your studying styles and working preferences. This will not only help you in more difficult times like finals, but it will also help in balancing work commitments or choosing partners for group projects. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Global Media – Joe Khalil. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Culture Club events when the Evanston students visit. It is a pleasure to see both of the campuses interacting with one another in such a close setting.
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When...” When you hover around the free meal for an event. “What do you love about NU-Q?” The teacher to student ratio. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Join a club and stick to it. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Eng 379 Special Topics: (Tres) Passing and Performance of Identity in American Culture with Tracy Vaugh. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Drinking karak at the Corniche in the wee hours of the night with my best buds, Xiran, Zaki and Ammar.
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AMINA NIKSIC
“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When” You have close relationships with all students, faculty and staff because there is no way you can run away or from them at a university this small. “What do you love about NU-Q?” Hanging out at the studio. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” Not to listen to other people regarding which classes to take. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” The most interesting class I have taken at NU-Q is MIT 220 with Scott Curtis, because it is a class in which you actually watch movies and learn a lot by doing so. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Winning the basketball league.
XIRAN LIU
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“You Know You’re an NU-Q Student When…” I sleepover in an editing suite. “What do you love about NU-Q?” You can make things possible as long as you really try. “Things I wish I had known as a First Year…” it is okay to mess up and feel lost. In fact, many other people feel the same way. “What is the most interesting class you’ve taken at NU-Q?” Comedic Web Series, Anne Sobel. “What’s your favorite NU-Q memory?” Sitting at the Corniche and doing New Year’s Eve confessions with my NU-Q friends.
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NU-Q Class of 2020 Here at NU-Q we use Facebook. A lot. We know it’s not necessarily the most popular social media platform in the region, however it is still our preferred method for informal and internal communications amongst the student body, particularly because we can control our group privacy settings. So if you do not have an account, we want to very much stress the importance of creating a school account just for NU-Q use. Our class groups and student activities groups often contain critical information that is hard to find elsewhere. Much of the Summer Transition Series’ posts are in the Class of 2020 group, so request to join and start interacting today. We don’t want you to miss out!!
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