Northeastern University

I visited the campus with my sister (her alma mater). It is a great place to study, with a diverse culture, many learning opportunities, and many smart Indian students.

Big campus, feels cold outside but also safe and lots of history everywhere.

Northeastern University, anchored at 360 Huntington Ave, stands as a masterclass in experiential learning, having effectively redefined the modern educational paradigm through its world-renowned co-op program. From numerous substantive discussions within my professional circles, it is evident that the institution operates with a merytorical precision that grants its students an incredible head start in the global job market. My acquaintances frequently highlight how the university seamlessly integrates rigorous classroom theory with high-stakes professional practice, a sentiment echoed by many families I know whose children have returned from placements at top-tier firms with impressive maturity. In frequent conversations about the Boston academic landscape, the public consensus consistently praises Northeastern for its sophisticated ability to evolve alongside the tech and healthcare industries, ensuring its curriculum remains perpetually relevant. I am particularly struck by the faculty's commitment to mentorship and innovation, which many of my peers describe as a transformative force in cultivating a truly entrepreneurial mindset. It is clear from the collective feedback of those I trust that the administration manages the campus with a transparent and visionary hand, fostering a high-performance environment that still feels deeply inclusive and supportive. Friends who have navigated their graduate programs often point to the university’s global network as a decisive factor in their career mobility, proving that a Northeastern degree carries significant weight far beyond the East Coast. The general sentiment among the community is that the university represents a prestigious and dependable pillar of excellence, skillfully balancing its ambitious research goals with a profound respect for the individual success of every "Husky." Reflecting on these consistently positive testimonials, I view Northeastern University as a distinguished entity that executes its complex mission with undeniable class, academic moxie, and an inspiring dedication to real-world impact.

Currently a high-school student and Im considering this as my university, we did a tour and the campus looks lovely and the amount of opportunities they have is so extensive it almost feels like too many choices (also there were bunnies)

Best university ever! Where do I even start? The study abroad or different campus options are just my favorite — the ability to explore the Bay Area, Boston, Miami, London, and so much more has been nothing but a blessing from Northeastern. And the co-op program has taught me so much. I personally believe in learning through experience more than in the classroom, so this has been truly great. Would definitely recommend!

I'm a student here and it's been great so far. There are so many resources, and you'll find people who can guide you around. They offer all kinds of academic and professional programs, so that's good

Beautiful campus and has great connectivity. The gym is open until midnight and so is the grocery store nearby. The library is open 24/7 and the RedEye helps you get back to your place safe and sound. Overall it’s a delightful place to study.

The best university and the best education you get here. Northeastern have all feild of study and all departments of Graduate and Undergraduate and also post graduate studies available. Also COVID-19 precautions properly taken care by Northeastern.Also northeastern have great architectural beauty of building and huge campus.

" Part of the heart of boston " Many of my high school friends went here . Would visit them during my college years . Was invited to many lectures through the years . A beautiful well maintained university. With great professors.

You pay $82,000 a year to go to a college and they can't even get your mail to you. This school blows. What a freaking joke! If you have money to waste go here!

If you haven't had lunch yet, don't read this review. Come back when you've North-eaten. Awesome underrated understated forgotten University in Boston which is the city of the Ivy League and the home of MIT - but this place is pretty cool and Cosmopolitan, diverse, and close to all the action. So it would definitely be a great place to go to school on many levels. I come here all the time. Tuition should be free - it's sky high, hence the loss of 1 star.

Avoid the renaissance parking garage. Other than the fact that it's wildly overpriced and unreasonable. Your car will be dinged, vandalized, or broken into. The security does nothing. I'd advise you look for a safer campus/University.

This is my alma mater and after 5 years here, I still love coming here and seeing how they've improved. I love the campus, it's beautiful and when President Freeman was in charge, the place transformed into something out of a catalog and not so much of a campus anymore. I love that we have our own T stop and it's right in the city so students get to be in the city and be around shops and restaurants. The dorm rooms and apartments have upgraded so much through the years. I will always love West Village, with views of Fenway Park from the 14th floor and right in front of MFA. I am a proud Husky and I will admit that i still come here to go to the bookstore and buy the Alumni gear.

- I came to Northeastern within the Honors Program, an ambitious and eager student. Here are my observations: - The school is rising up in the rankings but we students have very little clue as to how this is happening. Quality of academics is generally poor and the school throws money on engineering buildings and cosmetic fixes that do little for students. - Incredibly poor economics department. At this school having an econ major is known as a "joke" and the professors are a hit or miss. - School mental health services are terrible. 2000 students per 1 counselor. If you are struggling you will NOT receive quality help. - I've been lucky to make amazing friends but it took incredibly long. The campus life is quite poor and student groups are not the best for student life. - School is known for it's co-op program. The program is great, I admit. But it's really the only selling point.

Northeast is another great institution with so many programs and great opportunities for young people. A moment you feel like you're on campus and other times you feel like you're in the hustle and bustle of the Boston area. Our tour guide was to the point and explained everything thoroughly. This is another great school you can consider if you wish to attend school in Boston

the buildings here are nice looking and the staff at the labs are kind/respectful. overall they are stingy and this place is not accessible for a lot of ppl. ambiance is pretty good.

I've come here a few times for business meetings. The parking garage is very close to the student center. The parking garage also advertises the number of open spaces. The neighborhood is gentrifying. Northeastern is responsible for that. They have carved out a nice campus in the middle of the concrete jungle.

It's been mumble mumble years since I attended Northeastern and didn't graduate. It's not their fault that a boy from suburban Long Island wasn't quite ready for the bright lights of the big city of Boston. And it's strange that you don't get credit towards your computer science degree for attending your girlfriend's nursing classes. Go figure. I blame none of that on good ol' NU. When they said "look to the left of you and look to the right of you - odds are that neither of those people will be here when you graduate", I didn't quite take it seriously. Ooops, guess who didn't graduate. No worries, I did okay. If only I could make a living from doing Yelp reviews, I'd be a thousandaire!

Review from a visitor... I recently accompanied my daughter on a campus tour at Northeastern. I was very impressed - Northeastern put its best foot forward. Now I know some of you will complain, but having visited several colleges (as a student and visitor), I can say that Northeastern is highly ranked for a reason. Great academics, nice campus in a great city - 4.75 stars!

Beautiful campus... in an amazing location by fenway and in the city, near the epicenter of the city, but not overwhelmed by the city... it feels like a college campus and not a city with a college in it. Beautiful green space, open areas, buildings...

I'm an alumna of NU and I enjoyed my time there. I majored in sociology and made some cool friends along the way. I graduated in 2007 with a BA, and I'm currently employed by a tour operator in the Boston area. Tuition fees have nearly doubled since I graduated 7 years ago, and that's saying a lot. When I'm in the area, NU appears to have undergone a lot of changes. Classes were effective - and then there were some with grad student instructors who didn't genuinely care about you. The reason for 4 stars for my alma mater is the advising process. When I was an undergrad, I was undecided my freshman year. The advisor then told me to pick any classes I wanted to...and didn't disclose that I should take any core classes as a freshman to get them out of the way. I mean I know I'm in charge of my own schedule, but the point of being an effective advisor is to effectively advise. Other than that, I had a good experience...

Home of the Huskies, this Boston University has rapidly gained a reputation as a leader in cooperative education. The campus layout can be confusing as new buildings have been added with each decade, but maps are posted at regular intervals to help guide visitors. Just don't venture into the tunnel system unless you're a regular! Matthews Arena, Blackman Auditorium, and Curry Student Center are the primary on-campus attractions, but smaller interests are spaced throughout the grounds, including a sculpture garden and a seismograph in the basement of Snell Engineering.

I finished a master's degree here and I would not recommend this school to anyone. It's a mixture of "hit or miss" with the professors, for one example; the second half(after mid-term) of an engineering class I took was thought by a foreign assistant professor who could not even speak English, no kidding! (yet this school will send pronunciation tests to its' foreign students and advise them to take an extra course for $$$$) The library is not adequate, not enough seats with unsanitary& under maintained bathrooms where toilet papers cover the floors because trash cans are full. Yet president Aoun has the highest salary amongst his colleagues in town(also one of the highest in nation)!! Yep, not Harvard, not MIT but NEU president.... Need I say more? (and believe me there is a lot more) Northeastern University is a money greedy half-solid institution, don't waste your money, time and effort here. P.S= Safety Alert !!! Regular incidents of mugging at knife and gun point around campus. Don't believe me? Go to NEU and see for yourself, you will get the security alert texts on your phone.

Alumni, just graduated 2018 in Computer Science. Decent school, classes aren't great quality in my opinion. If you go here go for co-op, having the work experience is great for finding the first job.

Northeastern online courses are awesome. I am a Psych major and I was afraid taking courses online would be boring NOT true. The professors so far have kept me engaged and excited to learn. Also everyone responds quickly to questions. All I can say is, GO HUSKIES!!!!!

Great school. I'm working on getting my Masters in Data Analytics through here, and my wife is getting hers in Project Management. The place is challenging and we're getting a lot out of it. The also offer Co-Op which other schools do not. Don't get this confused with an internship as you are paid well and get experience. Most places will hire you right out the gate from this school. Go Huskies!

Northeastern is the type of school where you either love it or hate it. All factors aside, the way you view your experience at Northeastern is mainly dependent on your social life and Co-ops. Socially, Northeastern University has a lot to offer. If you stayed in on campus housing, didn't join a fraternity/sorority, and looked no further than your 'pre-med' or business club for friends , then you have no one to blame for your loneliness but yourself. I joined a fraternity and became very close friends with a great group of guys. (ie. 'paying for friends' is actually paying for the parties/trips/social events that fraternity/sororities take part in. Beer is cheaper in bulk...) Through the Frat, I branched out to other groups and by now, in my fourth year, I can barely walk down a single street in the Northeastern area without running into a couple close friends. Not to mention, Northeastern University is DOWN TOWN BOSTON. If you can't find something to do on a Friday/Saturday night with 200,000 college kids surrounding you, again, it's not the school's fault you're lonely. The Co-ops offered through Northeastern University vary in their awesomeness. I have finished three full 6-month Co-ops, doing research in the bio-tech industry. I have independently lead 3 projects, presented a poster at a major pharmaceutical company's international science convention and given countless presentations at management level meetings. (Not to mention scientists love to get their drink on.) Co-op has given me a unique advantage in my application to medical school. That being said, I have heard plenty of horror stories about terrible Co-ops. They generally go something along the lines of, "sat at my small desk and surfed the web 8-hours a day for 6 months." You get out of your Co-op what you put in. Business major? 2.8 GPA? Your co-op is probably going to suck, but at least you will make $15/hour. Music major? Awesome GPA? Your co-op will probably rock but pay you nothing. This is the truth behind the co-op. Just because the Northeastern Co-op program is world class, you're not guaranteed to have a world class experience. Work hard, and if you can't find a Co-op that you're truly interested in, find one on your own. [Take the lesson of my close friend: Mediocre music major fired from his first, non paid co-op because he was miserable and "brought the moral of the company down". Two years later, the same guy is now interning for Ultra Records in Manhattan because he contacted the company and set up his own Co-op.] Northeastern University has a lot to offer. Sure, they may be suffering from growing pains in the organization of departments. But if you really take the Co-op program seriously, I guarantee you will have a stellar resume and a bright future unparalleled by most other college graduates. -AB

I'm a proud Northeastern graduate with a Bachelor of Science in International Business, concentration in Finance I graduated in 4.5 years (thats a semester early, not late) and truly enjoyed my entire experience there! Its a beautiful urban campus that has an amazing location. You can walk to places that tourists come from near and far to go to! Newbury Street, the Pru, etc all under 15min walk Although the red tape is definitely present I have to wonder where it isn't? If anything, you are forced to be more organized and self-sufficient which is kind of the point of college - right? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the administration is unbelievably frustrating... but you get through it I'm not sure about other majors, but the IB program at NU was amazing. I spent 12 months in France (6 months school then 6 months on co-op) and the years before, during and after were all memorable. The IB program is very small as I only had 60 people in my year so we were a fairly tight knit group. I did 2 co-ops, one in Boston and one in France. The co-op experience was so beneficial I really don't understand why every school doesn't have a co-op program? You get real world interview practice, actual experience and at least in the business world - real world pay! In most cases, you leave NU with a resume that speaks for itself I much preferred being on co-op as opposed to being on class as I was a terrible student - hated writing papers! Thank goodness the computer lab, infocommons was open 24/7. Even being a procrastinator, my favorite building on campus was definitely the library. We'd even go there in between classes to nap on the silent floors! shhh NU prepares you for the real world and offers so much while you're a student - you just have to take advantage of it! If you work hard then you will have great co-ops and you will be a successful student and graduate. Its as simple as that! Any questions about NU or the IB program just give me a shout!

Finishing up my first Co-op as a Mechanical Engineering student.. I feel absorbed in my work 6 months into it, and have a huge drive to succeed in my classes moving toward graduation. The campus is great, my professors are brilliant.. The labs are sophisticated and I feel like I get back what I put into my studies. Wish the hockey team was better though.

Had a generally good experience at NU. The camput is beautiful, and one of the reasons I chose NU over BU. Academically, I feel like I was challenged enough without being intimidated. My first year was a bit harder/more intimidating than I expected because I breezed through high school. The next three years were much better because I learned how to study, research and write. I didn't have many run-ins with administration, so I can't offer my two cents there. Any dealings with financial aid were generally positive - I know we were able to appeal for more money a couple times. Socially, NU is in the middle of a major metropolitan area. The reason the social life on/around campus sucks is because it isn't necessary - you have the entire city of Boston to enjoy, why do you need a college campus to keep you entertained? The city was the main reason I picked NU, so I probably wasn't as involved at NU as I would have been at U of X or some other middle-of-nowhere school because I was too busy enjoying the city. I think this is the case for many students. So if you are looking for that traditional college experience (frat parties and football games, I guess) and need your college to entertain you, look elsewhere. If you are looking to enjoy a world-class city, NU is a great choice. The T runs right by campus, as do many buses bound for downtown or other neighborhoods. Finally, I met many nice people at NU and feel that the student population is pretty diverse. I was able to learn a lot about other cultures both in and out of class.

I hate this place with a passion, so much so that I'm actually writing a yelp review about that. The aloof and undertrained professors, the inadequately planned courses and curriculum, the false advertising, the red tape, the lack of proper info on the class sign up site, the awful title ix office, the disgustingly dirty library and student center, the unhelpful officials, the completely asinine scholarship office, the terrible campus life, the fact that they just admit anyone willing to pay to the masters program the quality of classmates will be terrible, the bait and switch advertising... I could go on and on. Do not come here. The only call to fame is the co-op program, but for Masters students it's not even guaranteed I think like 5% of Masters students get a coop (I did a sample survey of my class) but they lie and inflate the numbers, and you just do totally bottom level jobs. Do yourself a favour and go to the other schools you applied to, and if u don't get accepted anywhere else, still don't come here.

Went to a college where I get no summer vacation... BUT I do get 1.5 years of paid experience which helps pay off them student loans. Definitely worth it if you don't mind staying in classes during the summer instead of basking in the sun like most college kids! Social life was pretty good, academics was good, there were a few stuck up professors but overall a good experience.

Here is a funny video about Northeastern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhl6o-pdN9I&feature=player_embedded Moving on... I attended Northeastern for my undergraduate education. Although I took part in the co-op program, I only stayed for four years. I simply couldn't stand another year of crappy administration, weak co-ops, and pouring money into a liberal arts degree that wasn't going to give anything back to me. My main problem with Northeastern is that the administration is a total mess. Don't even try to get involved on campus- planning events is completely infuriating. I put my heart and soul into my student group but by the end of my four years, I had the (long overdue) realization that I had barely had the chance to enjoy any of it because I was so busy running around in circles on campus trying to find a single person with a clue. The only exception to this, I would say, is the financial aid office. It is a warm and fuzzy place with nice music playing, plush couches, and a staff that always answers phone calls and e-mails. I have heard of miracles they've worked for some of my friends. Still, one good department can't make up for the fact that no one else knows what's going on. Another redeeming feature was my profs, some of whom I really loved and consider myself friends with today. Unfortunately, my "department" was really just a "program" which is why we had no money and no permanent faculty. Also, because my "program" was such a low priority, I was only able to get unpaid or irrelevant co-ops... Not exactly a happy trade off in a school that is pretty much known for that one thing. As the icing on the cake, a few days before graduation, Northeastern tried to charge me for additional classes I wasn't taking and to withhold my diploma. I was completely unsurprised and had to do a little bit of ass kicking, but I managed to graduate as planned. Northeastern seems to have a pretty good grad program in my area of study, but I just can't bring myself to apply. I've attended classes at MIT and BU and I've seen that a university can be more than just the business of luring in students and taking their money to spend it on new buildings. Northeastern, this is one unsatisfied customer.

I transferred here after my freshman year = BEST DECISION EVER. The overall reputation of the university is fantastic. Northeastern is becoming more and more selective each year. We are the third fastest rising university in the rankings. We jumped 70 spots since 2001! The Co-Op program is arguably the best in the US, if not one of the best in the world. They hook you up with lots of jobs with Fortune 500 companies. 60% of interns get rehired after graduation by the same companies that they did their Co-Ops on. The education is top notch. The business school is highly respected (not to mention ranked 27th best by BusinessWeek. BU ranked 43rd!). The classes are small, and the teachers are obsessed with getting to know their students. The school has a beautiful, well maintained, technologically advanced campus. We have a campus, and it's an urban university. What else do you need? The gym is one of the best in Boston, and is HUGE. The dorms are nice, and upperclassmen get apartment style housing with 3-4 roommates and a kitchen, living room, etc. There are parties all around the school, and it's very lively. You can't walk on campus without there being some event going on. The dining halls are amazing! Super clean and futuristic. We also have Taco Bell, Wendy's, Starbucks, etc on campus. There is also a very large international student population, so there are people from everywhere going to this school. If you are considering this school, I think it would be well worth your money.

I don't want to post a lengthy review, I just wanted to toss my 1 star in to drop the over-all rating. I'm going into my 5th year at NU, and... it sucks. The co-op program is a joke, the red-tape is worse than any other school I know of, and the administration does everything it can to screw the students it feels like. Is it possible to give something 0 stars?

I live right by Northeastern University, but have no affiliation with the university itself. I like it better than its unrelated, but similar sounding midwestern university, Northwestern. I think the two places get confused, but I want to distinguish this school. First, I hear it is definitely in demand, even though it is a Tier 2 school according to US News and World Report. It used to be back in the day more of a commuter school, and now it attracts students from all over. I would like to work here at Northeastern because of its proximity to my apartment. Also, I would like to give it another star, but I don't have enough information on it yet to do so. Here is what I have found good and bad about this school from a pure, visitor perspective. The Good: - Friendliness of the help desk in the student union. I couldn't sign into a computer but the guy manning the front desk was more than happy to log me in. - Cheapness of the copy shop. All you do is email the files to an employee there, and for 5 cents for black and white, double sided copy, he or she will print it out for you. And again, you don't need to have any Northeastern affiliation. - The availability and openness of a recent career fair that I went to. I didn't have to be a student at Northeastern to attend, and I got some amazing educational leads from K-12 charter schools, non-profits, and educational volunteer organizations. Better yet, ha ha, I was walking around on astro-turf while looking at the various booths and that was amusing to no end. The Bad: - The library. It is very "meh" looking, and they don't allow visitors to print within. Lame, because they are missing out on additional revenue from doing that. - Not being able to purchase a non-restrictive gym membership. Their gym is gorgeous, and right across the street from me, but I refuse to pay for some bogus "community member" membership where it is only limited to like the first 50 people who come in the morning. BS, completely.

I really have no idea what I was thinking when I first transferred here from an AMAZING school in Florida (Flagler College.) Pretty much, if you're a social butterfly, Northeastern students will think you're from another planet and completely shut you down. Social life at Northeastern doesn't exist--unless you want to pay for friends by joining a "sorority" or "fraternity" (want to see REAL Greek life? Go down South!) Everyone on campus is super dependent on others, and it's SO sad! I will never have ANY school spirit for this school. I don't know how anyone could, and I laugh at students who walk around thinking Northeastern is hot shit. I knew I should have transferred to BU instead! (And they gave me a full ride. Again..what the HECK was I thinking by coming here?) I would give Northeastern 1/5 stars, but..the gym (Marino) is nice, so I'll give it 2. The Huskies suck.

I can't really review the university in its entirety. I'm taking one graduate level engineering class. The class has been good to me... but i'm not super impressed w/ neu. The classroom is super small, and weirdly shaped. The communications on resources as a student have been slow. Financial aid and student computing services were slow to give me any answers. (Billing was prompt though...) I love that you have a jamba juice on campus. hate that is closes at 5pm on fridays. I'd take another class if there was something that i thought would help advance my career as much as this one class will...but im not treking to campus in off hours because i love it so much.

Even though at times I feel as though I am a number in the midst of all these students, I feel that my department really cares about me among the other students. I like how teachers are so knowledgeable in their particular field. I didnt like my undergraduate institute because I never felt like the students actually cared, however at Northeastern, I really like that the advisors and teachers go out of their way for you when you need someone just to talk to, whether it be academic or not. The campus is also a wonderful way to destress if you just walk around and watch the foliage in the fall. Its also a good summer night walk.

This is a review for the MASSIVE food court in the International Village at Northeastern University. My wife and I stayed here recently for a conference and we were delighted by the food court which is far superior to anything else I have experienced in the U.S. I believe the building has one a couple of environmental awards and it shows. Dining services provides smaller plates for portion control and the food that is prepared by the staff is also in smaller portions. They offer a strong selection of proteins (meats and tofu) and quite a diverse array of foods (Japanese, Italian, American sandwiches, Mexican, Italian, etc.) We really liked the soups, sushi, beverage area, and desserts. Can you say, ice cream and waffle for dessert?

Well, it's pricey (about 36k a year now), and there's quite a bit of run around on campus when trying to get paperwork done (we call it the NU Shuffle), but I wouldn't have gone anywhere else. It's a beautiful campus, and has tons of activities/clubs, good dining hall food, a GREAT gym (well, a few of them), and is in the perfect location. I recommend NOT living on camnpus after the first 2 years - off-campus housing is much cheaper. I can't really sum up a 5-year education here, but it really is what you make of it. You can spend the whole time alone in your room and be unhappy, or you can go join a club and meet new friends. If you have specific questions, ask them on the Northeastern livejournal (just google it).

Now, I didn't go here for undergrad so I'm not sure about that whole experience, but I loved my law school days in our tiny little building at the corner of Forsyth(e)(how do you spell it, suddenly I'm not so sure...) and Huntington. One big downer was having to deal with normal campus administration for some stuff. The law school admin is super, but man, how does anything get done at the rest of the school? Other big downer: the graduate student health insurance they provide is a joke. I had to deal with so many issues as a result of the shoddy insurance plan Northeastern chose to implement. But, although I could rant and rant about the health insurance issues, the bonuses of Northeastern still outweigh the few nasties. I got the best law education in the country. Oooh. And the Marino center is pretty awesome. Just don't go anywhere between 4:00 pm and 8:00 because then all the undergrad girls in their short shorts and teeny tiny tops will be there "working out" (read- trying to pick up guys). Was I that obnoxious when I was an undergrad?

Attended NU for graduate school. I wish I could say I loved it, but like so many reviewers the red tape and constant cocks up for the adminstration leaves alot to be desired about this place. I think b/c many of the admin positions are staffed by student coops, there is no one there long enough to learn a job and do it well. You're always dealing with newbies who are clueless. Not what you want when you are spending $575 per credit hour plus fees. I can't count the number of times files and paper work were lost. On the other hand some of the professors were great and having a business school with a 6 month coop rocked. It made realize how great my public school undergrad was. They get my money. NU will get nothing. Ever!

Fall '07 was my first semester at NU and maybe the last. I had good/bad experiences with this place as to any other place. The good: I was thrilled that it is in the city and its nice that you can walk for 15 minutes and be at The Pru or Back Bay. I also like the fact that its around Wentworth and MassArt. The location is great. The courses I took here a mixture of Journalism and General Education, because as a transfer student there's always some general education course you still need to graduate. The course load is 16 credit hours per semester and I feel that's quite different than most universities being 15 per semester. The professors are a mixed bunch. You have some who are willing to work with you and treat you with respect and others who treat you like a number and move you along. I found one professor very intimidating and had favorites. Another one was really good and incredibly nice and another one was going the extra mile to make things work. I only had a problem with one professor this semester. The faculty outside of the professors are nice and very helpful when it comes to things and try their best; however, at times they give you a run around and you have to go elsewhere to find a solution. The food is normal has fast food and dining is just regular, nothing special in my opinion. The only thing I like was make your own stir fry, but for the price I Pay to eat there I can go to Fire&Ice. The Bad: One thing I did not like is that living off campus I missed on on a majority of events that went on. There's no real advertisements about events that go on campus and I end up missing Greek recruitment because of it. Either you live on campus or on their off campus housing and you get the in on things or you simply miss out. Meeting people if you live off campus is really hard. You can hang out in the student center all day and try to talk to people, but a majority of the time they have their groups of friends from the dorms or from wherever and its awkward. I dunno when I look back at this school I felt that I like the challenge of academics and the benefits of the health center; however, its a very lonely school if you don't live on campus (unless you been there all the years and move off campus with friends). I thought transferring here I would make a friend and have people to hang out with, but I didn't. Once or twice I did.

I used to go to Emerson and I totally hated it. I've been going to Northeastern for about a year now so I kinda still have little Husky Sparkles in my eyes, but I don't regret coming here. The classes aren't the best I've been in, but there's actually some diversity in your people and in your education. Northeastern has classes in fucken everything. Also, at least every 2 months there's a performance or speaker that I'm really interested in seeing... and since there aren't too many active artsy pseudo-hipsters here, my version of "the good stuff" doesn't sell out in a second. Are there people who suck here? Yes. There's also tens of thousands of students, so go easy on Northeastern! Nice campus and co-op is literally the bee's knees. Well, not literally but... you know. Also, I get great financial aide here and at Emerson I got $0.00

My bf and I attended a school in Miami for our first year, needless to say it was the easiest transition into college ever. After a year of partying and studying at the beach, we both decided we needed to get serious with our education so we decided on NU....also because we're both from the northeast, so it worked out for our families as well. To make a long story short, we both hate NU. He's a business major and ended up doing co-op in the Registrar's Office! (wtf is that?!) and I never did co-op (which they let me do because I transferred in), and to tell you the truth, I didn't need it. The difference is I'm an MLS major (Medical Lab Science), which has a very very very small amount of people in each class. Oh and don't expect to get many snow days...even if there's a f*cking blizzard outside they don't cancel school until about 4pm--when you usually don't have anymore classes. Anything you have to do to get you one step closer to getting out of this damn school, they make incredibly difficult. No wonder the Princeton Review placed it 10th in "Long Lines and Red Tape" in 2004. Not much has changed. Thank goodness this is my last semester. I can't count how may times I've uttered the phrase "Is it f*cking over yet?!" I just wish we had researched better before we transferred to NU. The only good thing I can say about NU is that I got a decent job that pays well (and I'm not out of school yet)....but isn't that the point of getting a higher education? Not that having a good paying job matters....rent in Boston is f*cking ridiculous. (Oh and they have a great gym--Marino Center) ________________________ Edited 7/11/07: I would just like to say that after being away from Boston for about 7 months now, I miss NU for the Marino Center!! The best gym I've ever been to and I miss it very much! I added a star for NU purely for the Marino Center---lucky you, NU....

Much gratitude this is the setting for my daughter's education. The campus in the middle of the city is great. She loves the entire experience. Her first co-op experience set up was shaky and flawed but the rest of her 2 years so far is great.

Last year, the school implemented a fabulous new scheduling system. Want to meet with your co-op or career counselor? Don't play email tag trying to find a time that works! Just log into our fancy new calendar system and see when they are available. Then you can schedule a time that works for you! Yeah, it's great in theory, but I have used this system exactly twice, and both times I have gone to my appointment, which I checked multiple times to make sure I had, only to see some other student going into the office where I was supposed to be meeting. Both times it turned out my appointment had been canceled without notice and someone else had snatched up my appointment. I don't live on campus and I work, so I have exactly 4 hours all week available to meet with someone. If my appointment gets canceled, I probably need to wait a week or more before I get a chance for the next one. If the school wants to keep climbing up the rankings, it needs to start making sure its fancy new systems actually work.

Ahem. 1 - The architecture program is a joke when compared to other architecture schools in the country. The ONLY REASON I'm doing grad school here is because it's only one year.. (Even though that sucks as well. Like seriously. I mean it. They're designing gas stations for their thesis....It makes me want to cry every time I think about it.) 2 - There aren't enough hours in the day to tell you every story and run in I've had concerning their administration. It will take 10 calls, 40 unanswered emails and a personal confrontation or two before things get done. And they still won't get it right in the end... 3 - Negative team spirit. I've never been to a game and probably never will. No one I know has gone to one, either. I've only ever met one person from any sort of Greek society. Before then, I didn't even know we HAD fraternities. (I blame that, though, on the sheer amount of students in this school and how I will never know everyone.) 4 - I DO like the co-op program. I've had some very cool, well-paying jobs and collected a lot of business cards. My resume is TOPS! 4-1/2 - I don't know how the library works out for others, but I know that it's useless for architectural research papers. I more often find myself at MITs (vast, gorgeous, awe-inducing, well-stocked) Rotch library. :)

I must've forgotten what undergrad libraries are like...but this place is (a) big, (b) not crowded on fridays/saturdays, and (c) open late. Open to any students w/ ID, allow food and drinks, and have free wi-fi. Unless NE library did readings for me or set me up w/ intelligent, beautiful female study partners, the place couldn't be any better!!! It loses a star cuz, though it's modern, it is still a library and, thus, associated w/ work...booooo

Pros: 1) Location, a great place for college students to hang out and have fun, 2) Coop, essential in engineering, helped me get my dream job after graduation, 3) Upperclassmen apartment style housing, sure we all complain about being under the school watchful eye still, but we have kitchens and living rooms when other school's students have to move off campus and deal with landlords. Cons: 1) Administration, simply the worst administration ever. They will lose your file, you have to run all over campus to get a simple class dropped and you never get your paperwork on time. 2) Parking, like anywhere in Boston parking is expensive and you don't get a guaranteed spot... and sometimes you need a car for coop. Neutral: 1) If you want a school with a lot of athletic school spirit, don't go here. Most students are more interested in the Red Sox and Patriots than their Huskies.

I cannot recommend Northeastern highly enough. My son wasn't accepted to his 2 top choice undergraduate business programs (Wharton, Georgetown). He chose Northeastern over BU and BC management programs because of the co-op, the campus, and positive word of mouth. He was ambivalent about it at first and I was a bit skeptical too. But being social, he quickly developed an network of international friends. He loves being in Boston and exploring it with friends. He is a Finance major. He found the first year's work load challenging but doable. There is a unique opportunity to join the Student Value Fund in which students pitch and invest real money in value stocks. Their analyses are presented to the group and interested parties including Seeking Alpha; Seeking Alpha often publishes quality write-ups which is a grreat credential for the student. And then, the famous co-op. It has exceeded expectations. If GPA, references and interviews are excellent, students can get top-notch, good paying positions. The students work full-time for 6 mos, llearn AND get paid. My son's cousin is getting an MBA at Wharton and said that the positions my son interviewed for and the one he accepted were absolutely Wharton graduate caliber with better pay. I think that the coursework and co-op are a unique and invaluable mix that simply is not available at many schools.

I dislike the CPS doctor of education program. Dean Mya Mangawang had a rocky tenure, got dismissed or resigned at Harvard University because students were making various complaints about her uncaring and unhelpful attitude and behavior. Now, shes working as Dean at NEU. If Dean Maya did not support and encourage Cabot students at Harvard, what makes CPS thinks she will have students best interests as a Director of Graduate Programs in Education at Northeastern University. That's a big joke. That says a lot about the culture at CPS. Also, I heard from students that the CPS doctor of education program discriminates against minorities. That is sad in this day and age. If I was a prospective minority students I would pay attention to this allegation. Diversity in classes admitted, does not mean there is no discrimination present from professors and or deans at NEU.

What price convenience? The review refers only to summer accommodations in Northeastern's dorms. The campus itself seems very nice. Booked two nights in the dorms in conjunction with a conference taking place on campus. On paper the dorms look like a real deal: $50-60 a night for a room, as opposed to $200-300 a night for most hotels in Boston during the summer. I prepaid for a room, so I figured it would be smooth sailing. BUT the front desks are staffed by students who must earn only minimum wage, as they could not possibly care less about the job. If you encounter ANY kind of problem (key card doesn't work, room already occupied, etc.) they cannot deal with it and will have to call in someone from the housing office. It can take up to 45 minutes for that person to show up, while you cool your heels and the student assistant plays on their laptop (though maybe I just got an extra unhelpful one. I hope so). After a nightmare of trying to get a keycard that actually worked so I could get into the room (spoiler alert: I never did) I gave up the accommodations and the money I had already paid and booked a proper hotel. Tl;dr: don't let the price sucker you in. Book a real hotel. You'll be glad you did.

Like other people have said on here before, your education is what you make of it, and for me on a personal level all my experiences at Northeastern have only BETTERED me as a person. I am more than halfway done my undergraduate degree here, so I cannot really speak for students who are in the graduate program. I noticed some negative reviews from people who say they are in grad programs, and that is probably because they failed to apply themselves and get out and meet people. I'd like to point out some of the great and negative things about Northeastern: 1.) Like I said before, meeting people here is easy and great. Not everyone here is AMAZING. A lot of people fit the stereotype of Northface/Ugg boots, but you don't have to be around them if you don't want to. Northeastern is in the middle of a city and in close proximity to many other smaller universities and colleges - no one should have any problem reaching out. 2.) After freshman year, the option for off-campus housing for just as expensive/cheaper as on-campus housing is there. Many students opt for it. However, if you can nail one of our West Village area dorms, you will be living in damn nice buildings. 3.) Northeastern does have a campus and one that they have been making more and more pretty throughout the years. Northeastern used to be exclusively a commuter school with one of the ugliest campuses in the country. Now it is one of the Top 100 universities in the United States and has many state of the art buildings and equipment (i.e. the zero-gravity champer in Egan). Most people don't take the time to explore the part of campus that is hidden from downtown, because they are literally steps away from each other and everyone is blinded by the facade of Huntington Avenue. 4.) Northeastern is a large school. It has one of the largest applicant pool in the country and, therefore, a large administration of faculty and staff. I've never run into too much trouble, because I stay on top of my shit, but sometimes you get shuffled around from department to department or phone transfer galore, and when that happens it is extremely frustrating. I think they need some more intelligent secretaries. 5.) The academics at Northeastern are PHENOMENAL. It blows Drexel's cooperative education program out of the water. Northeastern has a handful of different colleges besides Arts & Sciences: Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Criminal Justice, & Computer Science. On top of that we have tons of grad programs and a fantastic law school. We also have a co-op program (undergrad & the law school) that has connections with companies and institutions around the world, and many students who take the time to excel have their foot in the door LONG before they even get their degree in hand. Personally, I'm on co-op at Mass General Hospital (which we JOKINGLY call Man's Greatest Hospital... you get the idea).. I could go on and on about Northeastern, but I'll settle at this. If you are thinking about applying I highly reccomend looking into NU and I will answer any questions you may have. But of course, make sure you pick the school that is right for Y-O-U! =)

Not only are you at liberty outside of the Nu core for course work in regards to course work they give you the option to study abroad or take 6 months coop that gives you time to enroll onto a payroll. I got everything I wanted out of this university. Down side a lot of things go and change frequently around the campus. Up side it is clean

Beautiful urban campus close to everything. Large student population, but still with bright engineers and scientists (I'll express my bias). It's not Carnegie Mellon, but who is? :) Wonderful library and speaking rooms. Students ask great questions, truly curious and interested in learning. Faculty is great, but I am biased as I have several lifelong friends on the faculty. Easy access by rail or MBTA, but better yet absorb the city by walking there from Back Bay, Cambridge, Copley ...