N.U.in Program...

<p>I got accepted to the NUin Program as well and the truth is I am only interested in doing it if I can go to London. I talked to an admissions person and they said that you CAN chose where you want to go however space is limited so I should make a deposit soon. My only question is, if I make a deposit do I have to go to NU? Because I haven’t heard back from some school, but NU in one of my top schools and I’m nervous that London could be filled up by the time I decide!</p>

<p>You don’t HAVE to go. It’s not like if you deposit at a school, they’ll charge you tuition no matter what. However you’ll lose your deposit obviously if you don’t go. Plus you could get into some trouble if you try to double-deposit and get caught.</p>

<p>It sounds like an exciting opportunity - travel abroad and get college credit, too - if you can swing it.</p>

<p>I was also accepted into the NUin program, and I think it is a great opportunity. It is currently my top choice (I was also accepted into NYU and BU, still waiting to hear from Tufts and Duke). </p>

<p>The friendship you make while studying abroad will last throughout your entire college life, so “fitting in” when you return from studying abroad should not be a problem. Also, Northeastern is such a giant school, so there’s always new people to meet and hangout with. And on the plus side, you will have such great stories to tell from your experiences abroad. Another great perk of this opportunity is that jobs are looking for people with experiences of studying abroad, and this is perfect to share with a future employer and put on your resume.</p>

<p>Northeastern was my top school on the East Coast and my ticket out of California. As much as I would love to embark to another country my first semester, NU just did not give me enough money at all. I wish money wasn’t an issue because I have grown to love NU.</p>

<p>My son was accepted into the NUin program. I have a lot of questions concerning the program. How many students go to each country? Do the NUin students room together? Are they assimilated into the University life in the other country? Are any of the courses they take the introductory courses for their major? How much travelling do the students do in the country as a group? Any answers to any of my questions would be appreciated.</p>

<p>randysf: I was asking many of the same questions. This is what I have found out: Approximately 100 - 125 students go to each site except Costa Rica which I believe is closer to 75. The rooming is different in each place. You should go to the NUIN site and check each location for the information. They have a 2 day orientation at NEU in either June or July and then again when they reach their location. When they are about to enter the spring semester in Boston they go for another orientation on campus. They take classes that do not center on their major but fulfill some libarts requirements. As for travel, I do know they do at least one trip together but perhaps more. That is something you could ask when you attend the NUIN sessions.</p>

<p>My D was accepted in the N.U.in program, but is not interested in travelling abroad Fall semester. Any chance they’d be willing to move her to the waitlist for Fall admittance?</p>

<p>No, people have already tried.</p>

<p>i have a couple of more questions if anyone could PLEASE help me answer them:</p>

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<li><p>i feel as though if i study abroad for the fall term, when i come back in spring, everyone will already have made friends, joined their clubs, went to school activities together and formed “cliques” so to speak and i will basically feel left out. isnt it obvious that this will happen? </p></li>
<li><p>does studying abroad mean being in another country for a whole 3 or 4 months without coming home AT ALL? or will there be opportunities to come home for maybe a few days? are there any breaks from september to december? besides thanksgiving, christmas, newyears etc, is there any other way i can come home for just a little while?</p></li>
<li><p>will we be taking classes at actual schools? if so, what schools in each county?</p></li>
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<p>hazel: 1) Friends. Don’t forget you would be making friends with those you are abroad with. A very stong bonding experience. When you return there are thousands of students at NEU not hundreds but thousands. Most are coming and going becuase of coop and summer programs. It isn’t high school. I suspect you will find friendships will evolve throughout your different roles at NEU.
2. It is 4 months way. I don’t know where you live but if you pick Australia, that is one trip you only want to do once. Costa Rica is close, London is doable and Greece isn’t bad. You probably could find a 4 day to come home. Or better yet, have one of your parents come see you?
3. If you go on the NEU website and look under the NUIN program, you will see the different schools listed for each country.
4. Why don’t you contact the NUIN program directly. They are also having sessions in cities across the US so you could go and get all your questions answered.</p>

<p>In response to the program being strictly for people whose stats were below those of other admitted students, I would probably agree with that considering my own stats, but I can’t see that being the only factor. If I’m understanding it correctly, many lesser-qualified students are placed in General Studies for a year. There is a General Studies program for both fall admits and those in the NU.in program. I feel like if the NU.in program were exclusively the result of a poorer academic profile, those placed in the General Studies program would all be placed in NU.in rather than taking precedence over the NU.in students by being accepted for the fall.</p>

<p>Northeastern was a reach school for me, so I don’t doubt that not being at the top of my class played a role. I did write about my experiences working with people across the country, however, which might have made me seem like someone who would be interested in studying abroad. I can’t imagine them expecting to fill spots without carefully considering whether the student would be interested in this sort of thing, just because it takes such a specific type of person to want to study abroad their first semester of college. Then again, who knows how colleges pick em, haha</p>