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My Northwestern Direction

In the My Northwestern Direction essay, Northwestern Magazine highlights the diverse paths our alumni, students, faculty and staff have taken and explores the many ways the University intersects with their lives.

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Psychology Taught Me How to Tell Real Stories

Spring 2026
As an undergrad, Rita Chang-Eppig ’04 realized that she didn’t understand people very well. Her writing is now informed by years of talking about human struggles as a clinical psychologist.

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A white, blue and black illustration of Rita Chang-Eppig from the neck up
Illustrated portrait of Heather Harding.

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