@areid411 I think a lot has been said on these so far, so I’ll keep it a bit shorter and focus on what hasn’t been said. You’ve gotten good info on all of your posts/threads as far as I know, which is why I don’t believe I’ve posted on any before.
Northeastern’s basketball is actually the #2 sport here and does have a minimal following - so if you just want games to go to and not be 1 of 10 in a crowd, Northeastern will offer that. Obviously nowhere near the same level of spirit as IU, but it’s not all vs nothing.
Forget about IU prestige - it only matters in the context of the field, and IU has a good name there.
I’ve posted this a lot elsewhere on social life in Northeastern + co-op, but here’s a copy/paste from my most recent post on it:
I would note that an IB job in LA will be a bit tougher to get. Most people out here are Engineering/CS or media related. Co-op locations are available just like any other job market, which is industry dependent. Obviously, for business/IB, getting a co-op in NYC is a lot easier.
In the end, I think it really comes down to a few factors:
- Social difference
- Location difference
- Co-op vs traditional
- Importance of IB
If you decide on those and one takes the cake, I think you go with it and never look back. As said above, if you’re going all in on IB, then Kelley is your biggest return. But if you’re looking as a whole, I think Northeastern has a lot to offer with co-op and Boston and other factors discussed here and elsewhere.
If it hasn’t been said before, neither of these will really be a “bad” choice, so no matter what you pick, have confidence in it.