<p>I was accepted into the "in" program. Seems strange. Not good enough to be accepted onto the main campus. They expect me to study abroad for my first semester? I am nervous enough about being away from home (from NJ). I do not want to start college by going abroad. Does anyone know how many students were accepted into the "in" program, and how many actually enroll into this program?</p>
<p>Here’s an older thread with some information:</p>
<p><a href=“NU in Program - Umm? HELP? - Northeastern University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/1103741-nu-in-program-umm-help.html</a></p>
<p>There was a much more recent thread (spring of '13) that discussed this in depth with some parents of participants and former participants weighing in. For some students it is a great opportunity to study abroad with knowledge that course work will “count” and attendance at Northeastern is assured. With such huge application numbers, there are simply too many qualified students. With such a successful co-op program, NU probably has more waxing and waning in residence halls than any other similar university. This is one option.
Learn more about it, consider all your admissions and make the best choice for you.
PS my D did Nuin Greece and said there were a lot of NJ students. They were huddled over computers and sharing info and photos after hurricane Sandy. </p>
<p>Here is the thread I was remembering. You need to read past the first page with some old information and some conjecture to get to some posts from people who participated. If you still have questions, post again and hopefully you will understand the program better. This is from last spring and includes responses from those that participated primarily in fall of '12. There are some programming changes year to year so be sure to read any current information on the Northeastern website. I know in prior years, as part of a Global Experience class, participants posted youtube slide shows with their personal experience. Try searching youtube for “NUin Greece” for example and you may find some interesting stories.<br>
Here is the link from last year, hope it posts:</p>
<p><a href=“NuIn - Northeastern University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/1476934-nuin-p1.html</a></p>
<p>Hi SR2014M,
I was an NUin student in 2012 for NUin Australia. I grew up in a small hometown in Massachusetts and I felt the same. I was (very) nervous, but to study abroad as a freshman is a rare experience. I went, made some great friends and I miss it a lot.
Getting accepted is by no way them telling you that you aren’t “good enough” for regular acceptance. They look at a few components for getting into Northeastern and then for the NUin program. They look at your GPA, SAT/ACT, Letters of Recommendation and extra curricular activities. Northeastern looks for students that will be able to represent them abroad, since we are becoming a more global university. Some of my friends had top of the line grades and SAT scores. It all varies from person to person. They must have saw something great in your application or letters of recommendation!
As for the amount of people that get accepted into the NUin, it’s like any other university. They accept a certain amount (not exactly sure how much), but about 400-500 people last year actually went.
If Northeastern is a school you are considering, I highly suggest going to one of the “Inside NUin” sessions. It will give you a lot more information than the internet will. Past NUin students are there and we are honest. Making the decision to go abroad is a huge life decision and we don’t want you to make a regretful one. Northeastern was my #1 school (past BU, UMass, etc.) and I went because of that. I didn’t know what to expect and was nervous as I’ve said before. I went and I loved it. You might or you might not, but no matter what, just be 100% sure of your decision.
Attending the “Inside NUin” sessions definitely helps make that decision. I hope to see you there and I hope you make a great decision.</p>
<p>Plus, if you have any questions whatsoever, please feel free to inbox me :)</p>
<p>Hello everyone! I was also accepted into the NUin program. I’m considering Dublin and Australia, so I’m looking for a little bit of feedback from your experiences on this thread. </p>
<p>Also, do students typically know each other before going into the program? I’m from South Florida, so I don’t know many northerners. </p>
<p>Alexmari-If you can attend an NUin information day that would help. Also there is predeparture orientation where you can meet some fellow students, but typically, no the students do not know each other before they arrive. The choices for overseas campuses are based upon major, so make sure the major you want is offered in Dublin or Australia. I think the London and Dublin slots historically fill up first. I know in 2012, my D was considering Dublin and that filled while she was trying to decide. </p>
<p>Hey there guys! </p>
<p>So last year, around the same time, I was accepted into this program. I pretty much was confused, and worried, but in the end made up my mind to attend NUi.n. Australia 2013. So yea, though I may not be the best representative for the other locations, feel free to contact me for any doubts, questions, or concerns. (If you have any that you wish to be kept private, just message me on my profile, I will respond back ASAP) </p>
<p>All I have to say is that NUin has both its advantages and a few disadvantages, but when it comes to making choices, anything you chose will have its pros and cons. NUin was probably the best experience in my life and has really given me so many opportunities. </p>
<p>All you have to know is that you ARE good enough! Don’t think otherwise. You guys are, what the admissions team think as, the most adaptable, and outgoing of the bunch. You have been accepted into this program based on something that stands out within your application, so yea, think of it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. </p>
<p>As for details about me, I am from Bangkok, Thailand. So even if you are an international student, feel free to contact me because some parts of our experiences may not entirely be the same as the Americans. Nevertheless, I am confident that I can help anyone and everyone with any concerns regarding this program. </p>
<p>As for how many students get accepted? and enrolled? around 500 kids went on the program, so just like all colleges, they have to send out more acceptances than they expect to get enrolled. If you want the breakdown let me know. </p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>Hi alexmari</p>
<p>Feel free to watch this video: <a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube; and check out some of the other students video by searching “NUin 2013” on youtube. </p>
<p>As for knowing other student. Whenever you feel is right, there would be a facebook group for students that are enrolling into this program, its a common ground where you guys can start sharing, introducing yourselves, but also throughout time, keep up to date with the current events specifically for the site you choose. </p>
<p>I am pretty sure that when you get into these FB groups, you will start to become virtual friends even before you meet each other, but there is also a pre departure orientation during the summer, as a chance for you to get to know other students before you depart. However, as international students probably won’t have the ability to fly in just for the orientation, they have nothing to worry about. You will definitely start to know people before you arrive. But even if you don’t, once you are there, you are all on the same boat, meaning, just like you, everyone else is still looking for friends, and there will be plenty of activities, events, excursions etc. to help you integrate within the NUin community as well as amongst the local community of your site of choice. </p>
<p>Thanks @bhmomma. I looked for that thread and couldn’t find it.</p>
<p>My son was just accepted into NU.in. He probably will not go. He is champing at the bit to get started on his course work, and has no special desire to study abroad. The curriculum doesn’t have any science, math, engineering, or computer stuff.</p>
<p>Seattle_mom, best wishes to your son.
The Nuin program is not for everyone, and my D initially thought she would miss the “typical” fall freshman year. I do want to point out in the sake of information that every school has a site or sites with courses aligned to keep on track with the desired major as well as meet gen eds/core. There are sites for engineering, comp sci, math and science majors. (including calculus and programming classes). </p>
<p>Anyone who wants to know what classes are available at each site and how it aligns with their major should visit the Northeastern website or contact the school to see how it integrates with their own major. </p>
<p>@bhmomma, unless we are missing something, the curriculum at the two CS sites only has gen eds. We looked at the specific CS curriculum. Do you know otherwise?</p>
<p>I am not the one to ask about tech topics lol. I thought I saw programming and calculus (it was listed under engineering, not CS, sorry my bad). I couldn’t get the tabs to open on the Greece page (which my D attended).
Like I said, if your son IS interested, I would still contact or attend an NUin Welcome day, with his AP scores etc to see what his options for course selection would be. I don’t know anyone who had ALL major courses first semester. The gen Ed’s, some major requirements, and the Global Experience class. </p>
<p>@seattle_mom
Sorry to intrude, but it seems like you have a lot of great questions to ask. Attending the “Inside NUin” sessions offered at the acceptance day for students really gives you almost any answer and there will also be students from previous NUin experiences there as well! :)</p>
<p>My D was accepted in to the NU-in program. Not quite the acceptance we were hoping for, but it is exciting to be considered all the same. I think it sounds like a great opportunity for the right student. For Northeastern, it is an interesting way to retain bright, qualified students who would likely be placed on the wait list otherwise. It’s certainly worth exploring, but as a parent, I am finding it (and Northeastern in general) to be a bit cost prohibitive. </p>
<p>@vedo1126 I have to agree, it is a pretty penny. However, you’re securing your child’s future with a great education and the co-op program and its salaries can help reduce the cost a good amount. I was thinking about attending BU, but with estimated salaries from the co-op program, it ended up being cheaper than BU and some of my other choices! :)</p>
<p>^ make sure you consider costs while on co-op. Rent if you are off campus, food, utilities, transportation, etc. It depends on how much your parents are helping I suppose, but for many students they aren’t saving up a lot while on co-op.</p>
<p>If I’m doing the NU in pram and I come back to Boston in December, will I immediately continue my spring semester or will there be a break in between?</p>
<p>infinitely2014,
It depends on where you go. The return dates are below and then head to campus for Welcome Week usually the first week in January. Then classes start 1/12/15</p>
<p>Melbourne 11/24
London 12/6
Thessaloniki 12/13
Dublin 12/20</p>
<p>Where are you planning on heading to?</p>