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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard of this a lot at Northeastern.  I think they don't have enough dorm space.  As the parent of a senior, I would not want him to go abroad his 1st semester.  As someone said above, he would miss all the beginning of college "stuff".  I also know a kid who did this at William and Mary and when he came back, he was put in a suite with juniors or seniors.  It was not a good fit for obvious reasons, and he ended up moving rooms.[/quote]

As far as NEU, yes, this happens to many.  About 50% of kids end up (this year and past years) in the off campus hotel with other "Study abroad /NUIn kids", 25% in dorm rooms and 25% in campus "apartments".  Those not in the Hotel, are just assigned wherever there is space---that means most likely they are a singleton in a random space, it could be any age/year in college.  You don't get to select where you end up===university just assigns you and you are stuck.  It is definately not a typical first year experience at all. I personally would not want my 18 yo freshman to come back from a semester abroad and be put into housing with juniors or seniors, heck even sophomores.  Those people already have their friends groups---and most kids that age are not really looking to include a newbie freshman into their friend group--because they really have nothing in common.

So really think whether this is the first year experience that would be best suited for your student.  Or if another one of their acceptances might just be an overall better fit.  
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