<p>I am very interested in Northeastern for the amazing co-op program, however I am nervous of the un-traditional social aspects (no football team, tiny urban campus, everyone off doing co-op at the same time). I love love love Boston, and I'm aware it's the ultimate college town. However, would it be worth it to go instead to Boston College?
I know they are two completely different schools, I just feel like BC (huge beautiful campus, suburb but considerably close to the city, school spirit, big football team) would be the safer choice, but I still can't get the idea of Northeastern and its co-op opportunity out of my head. </p>
<p>I plan on majoring in business administration/marketing</p>
<p>I’m not exactly sure what I’m looking for as in replies to this thread, just opinions/personal experiences I suppose. A good college community with a great undergrad experience is important to me.</p>
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<li><p>BC is not that close to Boston. If you visit, take the Green Line into the city. (It’s 30 minutes to an hour depending on time and which Green Line). </p></li>
<li><p>Do you want a “real” college experience or a co-op experience more? </p></li>
<li><p>Could you get into Boston College? </p></li>
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<p>I know many people at Northeastern, and they complain about the lack of community (and the large classes). </p>
<p>BC is Jesuit, so some people don’t really like it. But, it has the traditional college community feel. </p>
<p>Other schools to look at in comparison:
BU, Bentley, Babson.</p>