<p>Mathmon - I suggest talking to a different coop advisor. My D participated in a coop program, and she researched programs at different unis before deciding on NU. My son wants to coop also, so I have also been researching coops, and I have never run into the problem you outlined. I have to agree with the poster that suggested that it is to the coops benefit to have a large pool of known companies that they deal with.</p>
<p>Perhaps you are dealing with a newbie? Perhaps you got assigned to what is referred to technically in coop circles as an “assh**%”? I would call back and talk to someone else.</p>
<p>Giood Luck!</p>