<p>I have yet to go on co-op, but I did work 40hr weeks last summer from May-August. You won’t have any homework when you are on co-op, you’ll be working and making money. You can still have a social life with co-op and during the summer sessions. I think the 5 year program and the lack of breaks paints the picture that it is impossible to have fun at Northeastern because everybody is ALWAYS either working or at school. You can still go out on fridays and saturdays like you would when you are at school.</p>
<p>I think co-op is worth it especially since a lot of grad schools like to see research/lab/work experience. If having a social life means going out drinking every single night during the summer, then maybe co-op isn’t for you. But if social life means hanging out with friends and going out on friday and saturday nights, then you don’t need to worry about not having a social life.</p>