<p>I'm not gonna be able to visit far away colleges and I feel like research has only gotten me so far. Can any Northeastern students tell me about
- the general atmosphere (academic + social life, and whether the pendulum sways more toward one or the other)
- surrounding life + whether the school feels really isolated or integrated
- research opportunities--are they hard to get or can anyone start researching right away if they seek out opportunities?
- what are the students like? Is the college diverse or is there a "typical" student?
- history, anthropology, other social science majors--generally, are they amazing, good, okay, or subpar?
- the quality of the premed program or advising/whether it has much success or not</p>
<p>I will answer a couple of these</p>
<p>The students are generally practical in nature - they choose the school for the co-op program and their desire to have successful careers after graduation</p>
<p>The school is very integrated with Boston - the campus is not totally defined and blends with the surrounding area. Students take advantage of being in the city and spend lots of time exploring and getting to know Boston. </p>
<p>I am going to be a fourth-year student this year, so I can give you some answers from my own past experiences!</p>
<p>As kiddie said, the students are very practical. Many people are very career-oriented, but that does not mean that they do not take their classes seriously. You can always find groups of students working together in the library. There is also a lively social life as well. There are nearly 400 student groups on campus, so it’s easy to get involved in something that interests you. In terms of nightlife, there are parties off campus but a lot of people also will just stay in and watch movies or play games. There’s a lot of options!</p>
<p>There is a very clearly-defined campus, and sometimes it’s easy to forget you are in the city. There are many green spaces and places to sit outside when it is nice out. It’s a very beautiful campus! At the same time, it blends very nicely with the city. Once you leave campus you are in a great part of the city, and have lots of options. You really get the best of both worlds!</p>
<p>I never did research, but I know some friends who have and they did not seem to have much difficulty starting. They would partner with a professor that they had in class, and it sounded like a very good experience for them. </p>
<p>The student body is diverse, but many students are similar in that they are very career-oriented. They usually have a plan as to what they want to do in the future. But, like at any college, it depends on your major and what clubs you join that help determine what kind of people you will be surrounded by. </p>
<p>I study Economics and I have enjoyed all of my classes. The Social Science department is very good from the classes I have taken, but I haven’t talked to many people who are Social Science majors besides those studying Economics.</p>
<p>I hope that that is helpful!</p>
<p>If you want more reviews from people outside CC Unigo Reviews has some great reviews from current students. I don’t currently attend, but when I visited I would agree on the campus part. I really enjoyed the campus, and it has many spots to dine, work out, and hang on campus. It was much more enjoyable, in my opinion, than other surrounding city schools such as boston university which did not really have a campus.</p>
<p>the co-op obviously contributes to the social dynamic on campus, and I’ve heard that it really separates northeastern from other campuses because students really take control of their education and responsibilities from an early age. It has many interesting clubs, and from being a part of their facebook group in the past, has many diverse interesting people in it!</p>
<p>edit: apparently I am not allowed to mention other sites on CC, so that’s why the reviews site is starred out, not because I am swearing haha. PM me if you’d like the site name</p>
<p>Coming from a small midwestern city, having the clearly defined campus was nice. It’s in the middle of the city, but so things are accessible, but it doesn’t feel like the university is lost in all of that. They are really good at making use of every open space. There isn’t really a “backside” or ugly space to campus. That struck me the first time I visited.</p>
<p>As for students, I would say that they tend to be very forward-thinking. Not everyone is aiming to go to work right after, but nearly everyone is thinking about how their co-ops and experiential ed will help them plan their future and help reach their goals for grad school/med school/career. I was concerned before I started that students might be snooty and I would feel like an outsider coming from halfway across the country, but that wasn’t the case at all. Everyone I met was immediately welcoming and I have always had really great interactions with my classmates.</p>
<p>I can speak to research on the science side of things. It is possible to get involved in research even your freshman year. The more classes/background you have under your belt, the easier it will be to get your foot in the door. (Professors usually want to take on undergrads, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense from their perspective unless you have some basic knowledge.) The only way to find out, though, is to take initiative and talk to your professors. Even if you can’t work with them, they may have suggestions of another professor. There are lots of opportunities.</p>
<p>Everyone here seems to have answered these perfectly. I’m currently a sophomore at NEU (marketing and economics) and i’ll help repeat/answer some of these haha.</p>
<p>General atmosphere is career-oriented and balanced. Everyone has an idea of what they want to do and are smart and welcoming. There are plenty of parties during the weekend, but lots of bookworms too. </p>
<p>The school is extremely integrated into Boston and there’s so much to do. We do have a defined campus unlike Boston U., and it’s like a nice little circle in the middle of the city. </p>
<p>I haven’t done research, but my one close friend already has started. He asked one of his professor and they’re already well on their way. </p>
<p>This school is VERY diverse and its a great overall cultural experience. I hear languages of all sorts when I’m around, from Spanish to French to Chinese. </p>
<p>Because of my economics roots (social studies), I find students to be decently smart. Students at NEU tend to be average to above average. Because i’m in the business field, there might be a slight exception to that, but overall the student body is great. </p>
<p>Personally, I haven’t heard much about the premed department. I do have a friend in the 6 year pharmacy program, which is apparently very rigorous, but our school’s stronger points are in the business and engineering fields.</p>
<p>Feel free to reply or ask any other questions. </p>
<p>Research opportunities probably vary a lot depending on the professor, but my impression is that it is extremely easy to find something available. A friend and I got involved with research starting the first or second week of freshman year.</p>