Northeastern University

Date: Jan 26 2006
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Northeastern offers a very unique college experience.

The Positives:

1. Academics:

Northeastern has a very interesting yet challenging curriculum that mergers study of the liberal arts, pre-professional studies (business, engineering, computer science, health sciences, etc), with paid field placements in your major. But if you want a more traditional experience, you can always choose to enroll in the College of Arts of Sciences which is basically like a small liberal arts college. By the way, the professors here are really serious about teaching and place a lot of value on class participation. They also reward creativity and teamwork. Most make themselves available during office hours and generally make an effort to get know students on a more personal level.

2. Campus:

Although Northeastern is in the middle of a large city, unlike most urban colleges, we actually have a green campus. This means there are places to play Frisbee or just hang out in the shade under a tree. The facilities here are absolutely amazing, especially the recreation center, library, classrooms, and the new West Village dorms!!!!

3. Location:

Boston is the ultimate college town. PERIOD!!! Yeah, I know it shuts down earlier than NYC, but there’s always something going on after hours if you know where to look.

4. Diversity:

This school is diverse in every way imaginable. Chances are you will find many people who share the same interests as you.

The Negatives:

1. Cost:

Northeastern is really expensive and Boston is not a cheap city. So make sure that you have the funds to enjoy it. But the field placements do pay very well ($$$$). Just don’t blow all your co-op money on partying and you’ll be fine.

2. Sports Teams:

B-ball is good but the rest of the teams need some serious improvement.

No regrets!!!!