Got an email that Northeastern is releasing its Early Action decisions tonight
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
It's more likely the major that made the difference. Engineering is typically more competitive than the humanities majors at most schools, in part because there are more applicants. But racism is more convenient than facts, right? |
Anonymous
Doesn't NU have core course requirements that could be ticked off during those semesters abroad? |
Anonymous
Many schools have similar programs. UVA has 1 year Wise campus as you mentioned, Emory has 2 year Oxford campus, UF has 1 year online offer, GaTech has 1 year pathway, NYU, BU, etc. |
Anonymous
This is such an insufferable take. When I try to have a conversation with my sophomore about colleges, it's clear to me that they aren't even aware of schools past the Ivies and the major Power 4 schools (plus the SLAC their older sibling EDed to). No concept of what sets them apart or why some colleges might be more preferable other than what the streets are telling them about relative prestige. And this is having had an older sibling just go through the process. To chide how any person raises their child, let along suggest turning over the keys to what could be a $400k commitment to an 17-18 year old is asinine. There's helicopter parenting and then there's dereliction of duty. Parenting failure? Get over yourself. |
Anonymous
+1. Writing your kids essays = helicopter parenting; Getting involved in which schools they apply to = common sense. For us, and a lot of other families, we had to get involved in the school selection due to our budget. And as everyone on this board knows, the pricing is not transparent. |
Anonymous
There's also a thread about Case Western's first semester in Madrid program. |
Anonymous
My freshman DS just completed NU.in abroad and is now in Boston for spring semester. He thought it was the most amazing experience and came to Boston with lifelong friends. May seem like a negative thing if you've just heard about it, but it's actually amazing! |
Anonymous
NP here. My DS was accepted to NU.in. PP, where did your son study abroad and what is his intended major? How’s it going so far integrating back in Boston? Thanks! |
Anonymous
I'm the PP- my DS is a chemistry major and did his semester in Greece. Depending on your major, different countries are available. He chose Greece bc it's the largest NU.in program with over 300 kids. He traveled most weekends and didn't want to leave in December! The program makes it easy for kids to bond (starting on the group flights) since they're all in the program together. He's still hanging out with his Greece friends in Boston and said that the transition was pretty easy. NU even had a separate Boston orientation for the kids who went abroad. He took core classes in Greece (not fluff) so he was prepared for the Boston workload. He would recommend it to anyone. |
Anonymous
Since the NU.in program has matured, its implementation has definitely gotten better. There are very few students who don't like the experience. Keep in mind that for some it could come as a big shock. While there is a support system for students, they are in a foreign country after all. Many thrive on the independence and "growing up fast" that it entails. One thing I will say, when my DC did it, they went on a shopping trip and in their friend group some were dropping $5,000 on "normal looking" (their words) jackets. They also traveled and ate out a lot. |
Anonymous
I would suggest reading up on how spring admits integrate into campus. My kid goes to a school that offers similar and integration into the campus is not a problem, maybe because of how large the university is, and there is a high transfer rate as well. This article on NU in from the student newspaper seems to indicate a stigma associated with being a non Boston starter. https://huntnewsnu.com/83266/campus/its-a-generalized-stigma-n-u-in-students-report-difficulty-adapting-to-boston-campus/ |
Anonymous
What if you AP credits already covered that? |
Anonymous
If you're full pay and don't mind waiting a semester to go to the Boston campus, why not? |
Anonymous
Of course it's the major, sheesh! |
Anonymous
Don't kid yourself, that's because of athletic recruits. 1500 is solid, of course. |