As I enter the restaurant, my nose is greeted by the wafting scents of Argentinian-style churrasco. The pleasant aura of smoky carne asado mingles with the warm chatter of Castellano, filling my heart with a congenial sense of belonging. Gaucho Parrilla, a popular Argentinian grill located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, has been a house of worship for my family ever since its opening two years ago. Back then, the restaurant itself was no larger than my Spanish classroom,...

While touring Northwestern, I was blown away by the unique atmosphere on campus. The desire to learn and succeed among students was quite palpable, and I felt driven simply by walking among these pioneers of the future. My appetite to be immersed in a competitive yet nurturing academic atmosphere ultimately drove me to select Northwestern as my top choice. Every facet of the Northwestern curriculum helps facilitate creative interdisciplinary learning; the quarter system allows students to pursue their varied academic...