<p>My son has received EA to both NE and USC. Additional schools should respond in Jan. Could a current student or faculty member offer some insite;
1-As to what the recent gift of $60 mil to the D'amore - McKim school of business will be used for?
2-Does anyone have experience with comparing the two business schools on both a domestic and international level? Details?
3-The co-op program sounds great. While the student needs to be enthusiastic and engaged, how does NE help to ensure that the student has a meaningful experience.
He has applied to the USC honors program and will receive a decision on that in the next two months. A favorable notification may tip the scales toward USC. Any useful comments or comparison between the two universities would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I doubt if you will find anyone on CC who is familiar with both schools. I see that you cross posted this on the USCarolina forum too so you may be able to compare responses. </p>
<p>Was your son accepted into the BSIB program at D’Amore-McKim?
[Bachelor</a> of Science in International Business (BSIB) - D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University](<a href=“http://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/ugrad/bsib/]Bachelor”>http://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/ugrad/bsib/)
It is a fairly unique program with the option of earning a second degree from the international host institution. Students study along with local students at the host school, in the language of that country. </p>
<p>As for coop, in business the vast majority of coop jobs are through established relationships with employers both domestic and international. Northeastern offers services to prepare the student for the selection process: interviewing skills workshops etc.</p>
<p>The use of the naming gift has not been completely revealed but the two donors have a particular interest in entrepreneurship. They had previously donated $10 million for that purpose.</p>
<p>Beyond the above, there is also the obvious difference of location. USC is in a small city/large college town. Northeastern is in the middle of a large metro area with all the opportunities and hassles involved with urban living. Is money a factor? What is the bottom line cost of each school relative to your finances?</p>
<p>He was accepted into D’Amore-McKim BSBA-Marketing and has a strong interest in international.
He has been offered the “Excellence Scholarship” that should cover 25-30% of the cost at NE. We believe he will be offered some form of scholarship from USC as well. They do not reveal that until March. Cost aside, we want him to have the best experience possible.
The coop program seems to be the standout attribute of NE and I agree that the two cities each offer a different experience. He also enjoys lacrosse and might consider trying out for the club team. USC also has the whole football stadium experience but I understand that an NE hockey game can be fun.
He plans to visit for the open house in Feb. Tough choice ahead; thus the request from a NE and USC view point.</p>