Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The two best at experiential learning are Georgia Tech and Northeastern. They aren't in any financial difficulties.

The WSJ had an article about these types of colleges/programs

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/in-demand-the-colleges-where-students-start-jobs-right-away-80738edb
In Demand: The Colleges Where Students Start Jobs Right Away
University co-op programs are gaining popularity as more applicants weigh the value of a four-year bachelor’s degree

Coops are not needed most of the time. It’s hype. Top students at the majority of T20s get an in-semester internship (research or non) as well as summer experience. And then graduate in 4 years with multiple quality experiences not requiring time off for an official “co-op”. It is a waste to do co-op schools unless your kid’s only other college options are huge state schools that make undergrad internships very competitive.

OK thanks I'll send my son to a T20 instead of Drexel.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/internship-programs?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc
These T20 schools are highly ranked for coop/internship.
MIT, Duke, Cornell, Harvard, etc.
Coop program is optional added service and flexibility, basically enhanced internship especially for the highly ranked ones like Northeastern in that area compared to some schools charge you regular tuition while you are on coop while making it mandatory. PP doesn't have a good information and idea.

Northeastern's co-op program now is pushing the majority of its students to graduate in 4 years, with one or two co-ops. The plan of study which each student follows usually have them attend a summer I or a summer II session, so for one or two years, NEU students stay on campus for one of the summer sessions.

Boston in the summer is pretty appealing so it works for NEU.

As for the value of experiential learning, the Wall Street Journal's article describes the value of them. They are more than just internships.

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/in-demand-the-colleges-where-students-start-jobs-right-away-80738edb

UNC, Georgia Tech among others are implementing such programs. They might work for your child.

Anonymous wrote:Is Drexel in risk of closing? I just see the article as the school reorganizing ...

Read the article. They are in a tailspin and desperate.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The two best at experiential learning are Georgia Tech and Northeastern. They aren't in any financial difficulties.

The WSJ had an article about these types of colleges/programs

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/in-demand-the-colleges-where-students-start-jobs-right-away-80738edb
In Demand: The Colleges Where Students Start Jobs Right Away
University co-op programs are gaining popularity as more applicants weigh the value of a four-year bachelor’s degree

Coops are not needed most of the time. It’s hype. Top students at the majority of T20s get an in-semester internship (research or non) as well as summer experience. And then graduate in 4 years with multiple quality experiences not requiring time off for an official “co-op”. It is a waste to do co-op schools unless your kid’s only other college options are huge state schools that make undergrad internships very competitive.

OK thanks I'll send my son to a T20 instead of Drexel.

Temple

A really nice alternative to drexel is WPI. In my opinion, WPI is overall better, but very similar approaches to education.

Anonymous wrote:Drexel is too close to Penn. Students cannot get top opportunities with penn students nearby

Completely not true. I went to Penn and interned with Drexel co-ops. They knew so much more than I did practically.