<p>NJRes - Thanks for the pictures - we just returned from moving our son into the Stetson dorm and since it was drizzling, we forgot to take any pictures of those gray rolling bins!</p>
<p>NEU did an amazing job orchestrating the move-in with lots of help from the football team and other fall athletes who were working to help the new freshmen get their belongings into the dorm rooms quickly. We had no problem with the parking/unloading procedures and were pleasantly surprised at how easily it all went. NEU provided parking at another lot after unloading and a free meal for family or friends who helped move the new students in.</p>
<p>Although our s ordered his books online, the lines in the campus bookstore were short and the kids moved through very smoothly. </p>
<p>Even though Stetson isn’t an apartment-suite style dorm, we think our s will be very happy there. Since finding food is always a priority for him, both cafeterias and OutTakes are in the Stetson buildings and will be a quick run down the stairs during the cold months. The kids were leaving their doors open when they were in the room and meeting everyone in their halls. It’s easy to make new friends in the LLC and he found that several of the kids on his floor are in some of the same class sections.</p>
<p>The kids seem very excited to be at Northeastern - they already worked out at Marino Center and walked to the Whole Foods market several blocks away. Everything is compact and conveniently located. There are lots of activities planned to engage the students in their new school and to get to know each other from the first day of move-in through Friday, September 8. </p>
<p>NEU seems to be a great choice for our s and lots of the other new freshmen!</p>
<p>BTW - you’re right about the top 10% being a moving target - in 2005 our s was offered twice the scholarship than he was offered in 2006 (he decided to defer his admittance for a gap year) and the financial aid office said that it is because the competitive pool (which determines the level of the academic awards) was much higher this year.</p>
<p>Good luck to you and your son!</p>