<p>The NEU FAQ thread has links to lots of information about co-op:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/703960-neu-faqs-answered.html?highlight=NEU+FAQs[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/703960-neu-faqs-answered.html?highlight=NEU+FAQs</a></p>
<p>Otherwise,
- I did two co-ops, both at the same lab at a nearby hospital doing cell biology research. I was doing pretty cool work that will get me into graduate school, and putting that particular job on my resume opens a lot of doors (if I weren’t going to grad school, I’d have no problem getting a job post-graduation). There were other undergrads from another university who interned over the summer and sometimes for course credit, and because I had more time to commit (40hrs/wk for 6 months), I got a lot of responsibilities that other undergrads didn’t.</p>
<p>2) Behavioral Neuroscience</p>
<p>3) Yes. Once you graduate and want a full-time job, you need work experience and good references. Co-op employers can act as references, they could connect you to employers looking for someone to fill a position, and they can offer you full time positions. Not all graduating students have that, and it makes it much easier to find jobs once you graduate.</p>
<p>4) I made between $10-$12/hr, which is a little low for my major. Co-ops generally pay about $10-$16/hr, but it depends on the major.</p>