Engineering Schools... where to go!?!?

xraymancs
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:27:11 +0000

If you like Northeastern and you can afford it, then it will work well for you. Make sure that the engineering programs that you want are ABET accredited and you should be OK. In my experience, you can get an excellent education at many different universities, the major contribution is for YOU to put a lot of effort into it and be ready to take advantage of the opportunities available to you. By choosing a university that you like and can afford, you will be more likely to be happy and successful.

There is a temptation to think that another school might be “better” but, particularly in engineering, the accredited degree provides some guarantee that the curriculum is good. If you go to a “better” school and you are unhappy or the financial strain on your family makes it harder for you to do well, then it is not a good choice for you.

Looking at NEU objectively, it is a private research university whose rank in engineering is about the same as it is overall. I have colleagues ans research collaborators there whom I have quite a bit of respect for. Comparing it to my university, it ranks higher and I know that our engineering students do very well after graduation.

Bottom line: if you like NEU be comfortable in your choice and go for it.

Good Luck!