I am a NU alum and parent. I read the comments of the 10k member NU Parents Facebook group and most parents are really happy with their child’s experiences. It’s a good school to be undecided. It’s easy to do combined majors and change majors. Most students will graduate in 4 years with 2 co-ops, although AP credits and some summer classes can help. Some students choose to graduate in five years with 3 co-ops.
Yes, co-ops help with helping students learn what kind of jobs they do and don’t want to do after graduation. Many students accept offers from co-op employers after graduation, including in CS. Many poli sci students choose to go to law school. Global Scholars is new. If you are a parent, there are GS parent Facebook groups you can join. If you are a student there are group chats and social media groups you can join.
Parents of students who went abroad usually rave about how their students bond as a group. Here is one parent comment: “Our son has graduated and did not do NUin (first semester abroad). He had a great all around experience and still lives in Boston with many friends from college. He told me he thought the NUin students had the best bonding experience because of their time abroad.”
Good luck with your choice.