Students

Curiosity, co-op at heart of freshman’s Northeastern journey

Raina Levin isn’t sure where her education will lead her, but she knows her natural curiosity and Northeastern’s ecosystem of exploration—rooted in co-op—will guide her in the right direction.

by Molly Callahan October 13, 2016

09/27/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Geena Huh'20 poses for a portrait at Northeastern University on Sept. 27, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Freshman sees co-op as vital part of journey to become doctor

As a kid, Geena Huh liked to visit her father’s neuroscience lab, an experience that piqued her interest in medicine. Now she’s a first-year pharmacy student at Northeastern. She chose the university for its co-op program, which will afford her the opportunity to work in the health field before enrolling in medical school.

by Jason Kornwitz October 7, 2016

James Serra, E'17, got the opportunity to meet his idol, Dave Matthews, thanks to an essay he wrote freshman year. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Freshman-year essay leads student to backstage meeting with Dave Matthews

Three years ago, James Serra wrote an essay for a freshman writing course about Dave Matthews’ music and its influence on his own life and musical pursuits. This summer, Serra met Matthews’ backstage, all thanks to that very same essay. We talked with Serra about meeting his idol and how it all happened.

by Molly Callahan October 4, 2016

New student boasts success in science, art, and sport

First-year student Hayoung Chang is a fencer, a violinist, and researcher. And that is just a sampling of the robust resumé she brings to Northeastern, where she plans to continue exploring unique experiences.

by Joe O'Connell October 3, 2016

Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How an eight-hour car ride helped one freshman find her home at Northeastern

Denise Bates spent years building a network of support within the many organizations for which she volunteered in her home state of Arkansas. So when it came time to leave for Northeastern, she worried about rebuilding that community. After driving eight hours to attend an event in Texas for accepted students, she knew she’d made the right choice.

by Molly Callahan September 29, 2016

09/12/15 - BOSTON, MA. - Andrew Colgin, CIS'20 poses for a portrait on Sept. 12, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Tech enthusiast finds home at Northeastern

As a kid, Andrew Colgin liked to tinker with technology. And now—surprise, surprise—he’s a first-year student in the university’s computer science program. “There are students all around me who like a lot of the same things that I do,” he says.

by Jason Kornwitz September 26, 2016

Image by Ian Anderson, courtesy of Resident Student Association

Students to attempt record-breaking crab walk

On Sunday, Northeastern students will try to crab walk their way into the Guinness World Records. Wondering how you can join the fun (or how to crab walk)? We have all the details.

by Molly Callahan September 23, 2016

09/15/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Scenes during the Study Abroad event held in the Curry Student Center at Northeastern University on Sept. 15, 2016. Photo by: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

What students say they’ve gained from studying abroad

Five students who volunteered to share their own global experiences at Thursday’s Study Abroad Fair explain why those experiences were so meaningful—and why other students should consider study abroad.

by Greg St. Martin September 16, 2016

Dylan Rockoff, DMSB'18, poses for a portrait on Monday. Rockoff is a singer/songwriter with two albums on iTunes and Spotify. Photo by: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

The next John Mayer? Northeastern student climbs iTunes charts

Dylan Rockoff’s album These Old Streets reached No. 8 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart when it was released earlier this year. Now, the D’Amore-McKim School of Business student is set to wrap up a tour and figure out what’s next.

by Molly Callahan September 14, 2016

Jackson Ibelle SSH'19 is doing a co-op with East Somerville Main Street, photographed here on Aug. 30, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Student’s quest for a socially conscious co-op takes a delicious turn

While on co-op at East Somerville Main Streets, Jackson Ibelle, SSH’19, played an essential role in pulling off the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year: the Foodie Crawl, which takes place Tuesday.

by Molly Callahan September 13, 2016