<p>Technically, Northeastern students only have to spend part of the time in Boston. The rest may be spent co-oping in a warm climate (up to 1.5 years for 3 co-ops or 1 year for two co-ops). If you add a year abroad (some place warm like Jamaica) you could theoretically spend up to 2.5 years in a warm climate. At the same time you would be getting experience in your field and earning some $$$. The average Northeastern student earns about $50k over the course of three co-ops.</p>