WATCH: Experiences Introduction
An introduction to the variety of experiences cherubs take part in over the couse of the summer.
How I overcame my homesickness
When I learned my roommate was arriving late, I reached out to others.
Sleeping struggles
Bonds were forged in a common frustration over sleep.
How an unlikely Shabbat celebration united cherubs
I connected with people from similar backgrounds by celebrating a Jewish tradition.
LISTEN: Meeting multilingual cherubs
When I entered Jones Hall for the first time, I didn’t expect to hear so many different languages.
The dorm DJ: me!
Belting Hamilton, hitting the quan and riffing Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter: welcome to the best summer of your life.
WATCH: Run Club
Cherubs in Run Club reflect on four weeks of running every morning and the friendships that came from exercising.
WATCH: Spit List
Rule-breaking cherubs share their thoughts about Sunday morning Spitlist.
Overcoming roommate FOMO
The first day is hard, but without a roommate, it’s a lesson in finding comfort in your own company.
Cherub meme account creates unity
How a meme account helped bring the Cherub community closer.
Brought together again through the small world of journalism
After 732 days apart, two student journalists were reunited at Northwestern.
WATCH: A day in the life
Cherubs take you through a day in the life at the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute.
WATCH: Junior Junior Olympics
Instructor groups compete at dizzy bat, tug of war, three-legged races and more at cherubs Junior Junior Olympics.
Return on investment: a priceless gym membership
I splurged on a membership to Northwestern’s sports pavilion and received new friends in return.
Culture clashes at cherubs
From tipping to toilet seat covers, cherubs experienced culture shocks.
WATCH: East Coast vs. West Coast basketball game
Cherubs compete in a friendly game of basketball pitting students from the east and west coasts against each other.
How I found the scoop (or the slice) for my feature article
Finding a feature topic is tough, but even a pizza can lead to an interesting story.
WATCH: Cherubs Got Talent
Cherubs go head to head in a mandatory fun talent show.
Experiencing a national holiday in the U.S. as an international student
My role flipped from reporter to subject while interviewing Fourth of July parade-goers.
The inherent humanity of journalism
A memorable interview reminded me that journalism is, at its core, about human connection.
Gallery: Junior Junior Olympics
Cherubs took part in friendly competition as they looked to earn points for their instructor group.