<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I have recently been accepted into both Northeastern and UBC Vancouver for Computer Science. UBC Vancouver has also accepted me into the Arts, which also interests me because it will allow me to select from a variety of programs while still possibly taking a computer science major.</p>
<p>I am interested in the field, but am also <em>very</em> curious about looking into programs like International Buisness and Asian studies. I am at a loss as to what to do. I know the opportunities Northeastern's Co-Op programs can offer after graduation, but I am also very interested in other experiences like Studying abroad long term and having the option to take a wider variety of courses.</p>
<p>My train of thought is a bit wound up. I really want to be able to study in a foreign country for a year, but Northeastern only offers four month study abroads. UBC not only offers half year, but also full year programs! I do appreciate the idea of Co-Op training, but I do not especially like the idea that at Northeastern I will only get one and a half summer vacations spread out over five years! I know that both schools, education-wise, offer great quality educations, but I still want to experience things that I won't be able to once I get into the working world. </p>
<p>Costwise, UBC is signifigantly less to me, because I am a Dual Citizen, and qualify for Canadian tuition. My parents are willing to contribute for Northeastern, and pay for a significant portion of the tuition. More-so, I have received a small scholarship from NU, of $2500 a semester for a maximum of 8 semesters.</p>
<p>It seems to me that the obvious advantage from Northeastern is that I will get job experience before actually going into the working world. If it counts for anything, though, I am planning on going for grad school. Because of this, I don't know if I'd want to be recruited. I really feel a strong attachment to UBC, however, because it will allow me to experience a full college experience, allow me to study abroad for a long term, and still get a great education out of it.</p>
<p>What's a confused High School Senior to do?</p>