<p>“Northeastern is not the usual type of college and it may not be the sort of school for some kids.” - True. But many student that attend really like it, even though it was not originally on their list. </p>
<p>NEU has a big emphasis on international connections. Check out the summer study perks for full tuition scholarship students at NEU. Studay abroad may end up up being cheaper to do summer sessions abroad (where no room/board charged) than on campus in Boston. (This tip is a few years old - you’d have to verify current policies on websites and the NEU threads). Also co-op abroad is possible.</p>