<p>Current Northeastern University freshman enrolled in the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. Undeclared concentration.</p>
<p>My D just applied to NE. She wants to be a finance major in the business school. What are your overall impressions and some pros and cons so far? As far as internships, do you know if most of them are in the Boston area? She really would like to work in NYC. Thanks.</p>
<p>Ill answer your main question first which is about internships. Although they do exist, Co-ops are the main way to gain job experience. We may be referring to the same thing only difference is you are paid on your co-ops. Everyone in the school of business must complete at least two 6 month co-ops to graduate. There is an option to take 3 co-ops and graduate in five years instead of the normal four. I am not sure what the percentages are on how many students choose 2 vs. 3, but know that two are required. Now for location, you can take a co-op literally anywhere! Most students prefer to stay in Boston for their first co-op and commute from their on-campus or nearby housing, but you are not limited to Boston at all. Your daughter could take both of her co-ops in NYC if she wanted to do that. There are no limitations. </p>
<p>For pros, the job placement and co-ops are the major plus. They are often the sole reason most students choose to attend northeastern. Another pro, Boston. Also the business school is closely tied to many major companies. TJX Companies (marshall’s, tjmaxx, and home goods) have representatives speak with all first year members of the school of business once every week in blackman auditorium. My professors have all been very informative and helpful when asked for assistance. I also like the gym a lot. I live in speare hall which is the dorm you want to be in if you are a business major. place corporate leaders as your llc if your daughter chooses northeastern.</p>
<p>Cons, id say the social scene here is what you make of it. The campus does not have a giant green where students go to hangout, but a few smaller ones where little interaction takes place. That being said you are in Boston and finding something to do is never an issue if you look.</p>
<p>Oh one more pro…the hockey games. lot of fun. the students pack into the student section “the doghouse” and we go crazy. must attend.</p>
<p>Hope this was helpful, any follow up questions?</p>
<p>Hey, I’m going to jump in here too if you don’t mind. </p>
<p>I’m in my 4th year as a Neuroscientist and my roommate is a finance major after switching majors 3 times. It’s tough, really tough. She has a lot of homework but loves finance. She says that a lot of people come in as finance, find it to be too boring/too difficult, and switch to marketing or something instead. You can have a couple concentrations in the business school though, so you can focus on multiple things that interest you.</p>
<p>When it comes to co-op, i’d safely say that 70% of jobs are in the Boston area. There are a lot more opportunities for business majors in comparison to other majors tho, because their skills are so transferrable. She likely (notice i say likely and not surely) won’t get a job in NYC as her 1st co-op, as those employers usually look for older interns, but she could as her 2nd. Don’t forget, everyone wants to work in NYC, so those internships are super super competitive. </p>
<p>Pros and cons you can find detailed other places. I love NEU and wouldnt want to go to any other school. Its challenging and fun and filled with very VERY smart people. We also have 3 dunkin donuts on campus and one of them carries soy milk! Academics are tough and insightful, and there is no realy campus vibe, so don’t come looking for that. You live in the middle of the city, so most students take advantage of that.</p>