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FactsSlang
- ABP - Au Bon Pain
- afterHOURS - Northeastern’s on-campus lounge, where you can get Starbucks, see musical performances (often free), and attend events such as date auctions and battle of the bands.
- BHOP - The Boston House of Pizza.
- Co-op - Short for cooperative education, a co-op job typically lasts 6 months and is similar to an internship but with more responsibility; nearly all Northeastern students take part in the co-op program.
- Curry - The student center, where student groups have their offices; also home to many of Northeastern’s on-campus dining locations such as Wendy’s and Taco Bell.
- Dav - Davenport Commons, where many upperclass students live in on-campus dormitories.
- Mass Ave. - Massachusetts Avenue
- Middler - The year between sophomore and junior year at a five-year school.
- OSCCR - Pronounced “Oscar", it's the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. If you get in some sort of trouble while a student at Northeastern, chances are you’ll hear from OSCCR.
- The caf - Cafeteria/dining hall, either in Stetson West or Stetson East.
- The Hill - Mission Hill – the area past Northeastern on Huntington Avenue where many students choose to live when going off campus because of the less expensive housing options.
- The T - Boston’s subway/public transportation system that will take you almost anywhere you want to go!
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
- Boston weather can be very unpredictable! One day it can be sunny and 60 degrees, and when you wake up the next day there’s snow on the ground. Come prepared for every type of weather—bring rain boots, an umbrella, a heavy winter coat, and shorts.
- Get as involved as possible! Northeastern is a large school and it can be easy to feel lost in the crowd if you’re just drifting along; by joining activities and meeting new people, it will help make the large university feel a lot smaller, and a lot more welcoming.
- Most students tend to choose a major before entering Northeastern or quickly into their freshman year. Make sure you know enough about a major before you choose it – what classes will you have to take, how large is the program, what kind of co-op position will be available to you, etc.
- Your roommate isn’t permanent—if you’re having trouble, speak with your Resident Assistant or Resident Director, and they’ll help you sort out the issue or place you in a new living arrangement.
Tips to Succeed
- If the work isn’t coming to you as naturally as you’d like, don’t wait and hope that it will just click—meet with your TA or professor for extra help. It may seem easier to miss class in college than in high school, especially if the professor doesn’t take attendance, but missing out on class will only hurt you in the long run. You’ll do poorly on tests, and in your later years you’ll end up trying to repair your damaged GPA.
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a particular class, speak with your professor. The professors here are incredible, and almost all of them are willing to work with you and your situation. Let them know what’s going on and see if you can figure out some sort of agreement about an upcoming deadline.
- Scope out student groups as soon as you get on campus (or before arriving). Find out what clubs and activities are interesting to you, and make sure you get involved from the beginning! It can be overwhelming to attend such a large university, especially if you’re at a different school than most of your friends. By joining a club or two right away, you’re not only finding a place to fit in, but you’ll meet people with similar interests and feel much more comfortable being away from home.
Urban Legends
- The Husky, Northeastern’s mascot, was adopted in 1927 when the first Husky, Sapsut, a canine with sled dog royalty, was brought to campus from Alaska. He received an honorary degree from the University president and was named forever more King Husky. For decades, it has become customary for students to come here and rub the Husky’s nose for good luck.
Traditions
- Every year, NU hosts Sex Week, the BeanPot (Ice Hockey tournament), and SpringFest.
School Spirit
Students wear black and red, the school’s colors on Northeastern Day in May.
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