<p>Great trip report. Have you considered University of Cincinnati? I know when I say Cincinnati, you probably are thinking…huh!</p>
<p>First, they began the whole coop movement in 1906. Northeastern modeled their program after that of Cincinnati. Not only do they have a terrific coop program,both with national and international offerings, but they are MUCH less expensive than Northeastern. Their tuition for out of state folks is $23,000 ,but they do give most kids, especially reasonably smart out of state kids, at least a $5,000 yearly scholarship. Thus, the tuition really is around $18,000 or less depending on the Cincinnatus scholarship results.</p>
<p>Being a large state school, they also have 125 majors to choose from ( atleast this is the boast of admissions). They also have duel major opportunities, and a strong honors program.</p>
<p>Room and board is also less expensive at around $8,200. They also waive all room and tuition charges during coops! Honestly, you will save about $12,000 a year at Cincinnati for arguably the same education, and I think a possibly better education.</p>
<p>They are on a quarter system; thus, your son can take a lot more offerings than what is offered in a semester oriented school. Quarters also do lend itself well to coops. </p>
<p>In addition, they have all new buildings and facilities and a fabulous music program even for non majors. Cincinnati Conservatory is one of the best in the world rivaling that of Oberlin, Bard and even Julliard. Thus, you son would get a lot of musical opportunities in marching band, pit band and orchestra. He might even be able to take lessons there.</p>
<p>They also have a new athletic facility that is state of the art wih fabulous athletic equipment of all sorts, a large climbing wall, and several pools with currents that can be used either for exercise by swiming against the current or for fun, by swimming with the current.</p>
<p>Honestly, check it out. You will be surprised.</p>