@thesebajun Northeastern is big on engineering and the hard sciences. Pros of NU would be its co-op program, its rigorous ciriculum, its specializing in engineering and business/finance, and its reputation for a school with hard-working students who are focused on succeeding in the job market and life after college. Facilities (gym, student center, health center) are all great, there are more than 200 clubs to fit or explore your interests, students are friendly, good balance between work and social life, dining hall food is top-notch, I really don’t have much negatives to say.
I would say the only con I can think of, for some people, is taking the 5-year route. some people may not like graduating in 5 years, but the seniors I know in their 5th year are glad they took the 5 year program. they say having more time for co-ops has helped them know what career they want and some have already received job offers, and that most of their friends at other schools graduating in 4 years are not ready to enter the job market, go back to live with their parents, and are not clear on how to go forward with their career plans. The seniors I know who have become experienced from the co-op program are glad to have a more solid idea of which path they will take after 5 years
And of course, the pro here is that you don’t have to graduate in 5 years. there are definitely people who graduate in 4 years by taking classes over the summer called NUterm, which is pretty common
@nanotechnology also hit on some good points about the 4/5 year program
And what I would have done differently if I could start freshman year over again would be to have better time management and study a bit everyday, which would save me a lot of time that I could use hanging out more with friends. I would also have joined many more clubs, because there are so many student organizations out there that are fun and rewarding and that you can use to explore what your interests are, as well as to meet more people on campus that you wouldn’t otherwise have met
For the question on the social aspects, the students have answered. I just want to add there are Greek life opportunities. Not huge like some campuses, but my D found a sorority offered some fun activities and volunteer opportunities. Her roommate is very active in a club she founded. Also there are business and professional groups that offer social and networking opportunities.
Being in Boston offers both collegiate activities (parties, sports) but also professional sports, music and theater.
Hey, I’m interested in Northeastern’s 0-6 pharmacy program. Do you know anyone currently in it or can speak it what it is like? Also, with the co-op, do you have the option to choose from like a list of places that are hiring, or are you assigned a place? Can you go abroad? Thank You!
Also, is it hard to get internships - are you competing with everyone and it gets cutthroat or are there plenty to go around? Does NU help you obtain them or are you on your own to find them?
@hopefully16- coops are applied for, after taking a coop class and after meeting with a specific coop advisor. There are many many coops, but it is major dependent. You can position yourself well by maintaining a high GPA, challenging yourself in classes and networking at professional events. You do have to apply and interview (sometimes more than once) to obtain an offer. The coop class and advisors help with resume development, interview skills, applications etc. it can be stressful but it is a life skill. It helps to be flexible, prepared and seek out opportunities to polish your skills and present yourself in the best manor.
hi! I wanted ask about Northeastern’s communication and film programs, is it very good? I know like you said earlier it NU excels in engineering and sciences but I was wondering more on the arts side! thanks
@jenmejli My son said his freshman year was easier than high school. The difficulty increases as you progress through the program, as it should. Freshman year is all intro courses, so it is bound to be easier. But I guess it depends on your high school and how many honors/AP/extracurriculars you had.
@markiemarbles98
Pharmacy co-ops work pretty much like any other co-ops. There’s a database of positions, you apply for the ones you’re interested in and the process goes on from there. That being said, pharmacy co-ops are exclusive and you don’t have to compete with other majors for them because the scheduling and requirements are so different from other programs. Positions in Boston and around the US are available. International is a little more limited (because pharmacy in an international setting isn’t the same as in the US) but there are established sites in Malta and Costa Rica I believe.
Any idea what type of co-ops are available for environmental science/studies? Are they mostly domestic or international? I would also appreciate any other insights into that department.
My D is not that major, but the info we rec’d during tours etc, were very intriguing. They have a marine science center focusing on urban shoreline, a Three Seas program which is a year long program studying 3 diverse habitats and opportunities for funded research. Check out the links: http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/mes/welcome-prospective-students/
There are sub links to explore, videos etc.
I’ve found accepted student visits and reaching out to specific depts helpful, as someone with that major may not be on the boards right now.
I have a question about roommates. Do most incoming students find their own roommates and request them on the housing form? Or do most let Northeastern assign them?
Most go with random assignment I think. I would recommend doing random over picking one on facebook, etc. You have your entire LLC to share an interest with and hang out with - living habits and whatnot will be addressed much better by the random survey.
I just submitted my deposit and was wondering what came next? I’ve been reading a lot about a Housing Application, but where do I find that? I looked under the Self-Service Tab and didn’t find anything.
@c32016 As I tend to do a lot on this forum, I second PengsPhils’ response. I only know a few people who chose through facebook. Personally, I was going to room with someone I had met online, but we missed the deadline to pair up and I was assigned to my current roommate. And for me the assignment has worked really well – opposite shower times, staggered wake-up times, etc.
and @CollegeApps1 congratulations on submitting your deposit!! Now it’ll be somewhat anticlimactic until orientation (or at least it was for me). Others should correct me if I’m wrong but I think that the Housing Application will be announced through email and made available on myNeu. The “accepted student” and “student” myNeu pages are pretty different, and it’ll take a little bit for it to update if I remember correctly. In the meantime, join the accepted students page if you haven’t already. The questions asked & answered on there were helpful for me
@c32016 - no, and there’s no guarantee they’ll be in the same dorm as this year. In other words, don’t pick your LLC based on what dorm you want to live in.