<p>I took my D to visit NU and, for the most part, was impressed. However, my wife read in one of the college guides that, for some, co-ops are not always obtainable and that some students get stuck in "no-ops" -- not working in their field. At the information session, we were told that the student must "put on a suit and interview for the job" but just how helpful is NU in identifying potential co-ops and lining up quality interviews for the student? My D is particularly interested in the field of education.</p>
<p>I took my daughter to NU on the EA weekend and I was impressed by the co-op program as presented. My daughter is considering the engineering program and I know that NU is very successful placing students in decent co-op jobs for the engineering school. There were four students presentations and all of them had worked in jobs related to their field. They didn't always like the job, but the next co-op session they just applied to a different company. I don't know if that's true for other curriculum choices.</p>
<p>I think it varies by major. I know in engineering almost all students get co-ops, and in ECE specifically(what I want to major in) placement is 100%. Anyway as long as your daughter keeps up a good gpa she should get a good co-op.</p>
<p>It's pretty difficult to not get a co-op. You have to be pretty lazy. </p>
<p>We take a "class" before we go on co-op with our major's co-op advisor, which walks us through writing resumes, looking for jobs, interviewing, etc. They have great connections and are pretty knowledgeable, so if you go to class, stick with the advisor's deadlines, and take interviewing seriously, you'll get a job.</p>
<p>In the welcome day I went to they said it goes up after each one due to more experience and more classes on your resume but I believe they said the overall average was around 20k for the 6 months, which is pretty good. A quick look on the ece website says, hourly wages average $15.00 - $17.00 as a sophomore to $19.00 - $23.00 as a senior. Doesn't list total though.</p>
<p>I think so, don't know much about the business program besides that they waitlisted my friend :(. Since most of the students in all majors get co-ops only the ones with poor academic credentials would likely have trouble so as long as you do well in classes and keep up a decent gpa you should be fine.</p>
<p>Are international students eligible for the co-op program? I ask because most international students are F-1 visa holders who are not allowed to work as an employee. Does anyone know how NEU deals with this?</p>
<p>Int'l students are. It just depends on the company sometimes. There is the International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) and they have advisors that help you through the whole visa process for coop. Your coop coordinator/advisor will also know about the process :-)</p>
<p>As long as the student works to get a coop and is putting an effort into the search process they will get a coop. There are tons of jobs. If the student drags their feet and doesn't do the work or meet deadlines it will be a bit tougher obviously.</p>