<p>But me choosing to go to NEU or Purdue, won’t make much of a difference…right? Like, is one better than the other? </p>
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<p>“Better” is a loaded term. Do you want to spend the next 4 or 5 years in Boston or a college town? Different opportunities and environment obviously. Also the cost factor. Neither school is worth $80,000 more than the other for example.</p>
<p>Cost isn’t an issue for me. Honestly, I love Boston. By better, I meant if I attend either one of these…it’s practically the same thing in terms of future career placement, right?
I’m leaning towards NEU. But I’m not sure if rejecting Purdue would be a ’ right ’ decision. </p>
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<p>One of the advantages of co-ops is that they can often lead to job offers from the company you co-op with, and in both cases most although certainly not all, of the co-op employers will be local companies located in the surrounding area, so where you want to work after you finish college could be an important consideration. </p>
<p>On the other hand, if your goal is just to gain work experience, then neither school’s co-op program is necessarily better, and work experience can also be gained through internships during the summer at other schools although not to the same extent. 18 mos of work experience when you graduate will be important to many employers. </p>
<p>Northeastern has a much stronger co-op program compared to Purdue, partly because it offers many supports for co-op students that may make it much easier for them to prepare for and navigate the process of landing co-op jobs. They may also offer more co-op opportunities to choose from due to their long standing relationships with employers. I don’t know enough about Purdue, but it may not provide the same kinds of supports and may have more limited co-op offerings, so that might be something to consider as well. </p>
<p>But really, only you can decide which program is better for you. Good luck!</p>
<p>Truly appreciate the help.
So it comes down to where do I want to work, geographically speaking. And my personal preference, am I correct? </p>
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<p>Just confirming. That, I’m good whichever school I choose…right? Like I can’t go wrong with either? </p>
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<p>Yep, both schools would be great choices! 
But if you do choose Purdue and are an engineering major, in particular, I would still encourage you to consider doing co-ops…</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your help
Oh of course, I do intend on doing co-op regardless of the college I attend. Thank you once again :)</p>
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<p>Not sure if anyone is still checking this… </p>
<p>Transfer students are still able to participate in the co-ops right? </p>
<p>I, myself, am hoping to transfer their as a junior in the fall. I realize it wouldn’t be as many co-ops since I am transferring in, but just wanted to know/confirm that I would still be able to participate in them.</p>
<p>liebling, yes transfer students can also do co-ops, just be sure to talk to your co-op adviser once you are accepted in case you need to take any specific classes during your first semester - generally regular students are required to take an intro to co-op course before they can do any co-ops, not sure if this is also required of transfer students…</p>
<p>@scansmom. Great thank youbfor confirming that for me. Yes, I’ll be sure to talk with them right away.</p>