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Discovering the world through experiential learning

Discovering the world through experiential learning

March 6, 2012

A co-op at a high-tech conglomerate in Paris convinced Northeastern sociology major Maryam Talieh to expand her career outlook.

Shaping employee development

Shaping employee development

January 6, 2012

A co-op in Germany inspired a senior to pursue a global position as a human resources professional.

Recipe for success

Recipe for success

December 8, 2011

A co-op in Greece inspired Northeastern student Victoria Ronga to pursue a career as a food chemist.

A world of good

A world of good

November 29, 2011

With the support of a Presidential Global Scholarship, this premed student found her future while on co-op in India.

Inspired to end health disparities

Inspired to end health disparities

November 18, 2011

Pharmacy major Karla Schumaci discovered a passion for public health while on co-op for a community health center in South Africa.

The pursuit of happiness

The pursuit of happiness

August 18, 2011

Fourth-year human services major Julie Greengard conducted research on happiness for the World Health Organization in Switzerland.

Scoping out the changing planet from afar

Scoping out the changing planet from afar

July 29, 2011

On co-op with an environmental consulting firm in Vancouver, senior Emily Snead tested remote-sensing tools that will be used to pinpoint the impact of climate change on forest life.

Using the arts to foster cultural learning

Using the arts to foster cultural learning

July 23, 2011

On co-op in Bali, Northeastern student David Royster developed a new education curriculum for students - while leveraging his own appreciation for theater and drama.

Observing the global scene

Observing the global scene

July 12, 2011

As part of a co-op with the NATO Defense College, in Rome, third-year international affairs major Miguel de Corral penned four editorials on the Arab Spring.

Micro-financing a better world

Micro-financing a better world

July 11, 2011

Two students on co-op with Grameen Bank in Bangladesh taught village entrepreneurs who received loans about basic economic concepts.

Using hip-hop to promote peace

Using hip-hop to promote peace

May 11, 2011

After a Dialogue of Civilizations trip to Israel, Karin Heim examined hip-hop as a means for easing social conflict in the Middle East.

Engaging Haiti

Engaging Haiti

April 27, 2011

Elizabeth Maddock Dillon, associate professor of English, recently returned from a research and teaching trip to Haiti.

Quick thinking, in two languages

Quick thinking, in two languages

March 2, 2011

Senior Jason LaMotte's strategic thinking and communications skills blossomed while on co-op in Paris.

Battling AIDS one “Goal” at a time

Battling AIDS one “Goal” at a time

February 28, 2011

While on co-op in India, Rushika Shekhar worked on HIV/AIDS prevention programs that empower young women.

Design dreams come true in Shanghai

Design dreams come true in Shanghai

February 10, 2011

Architecture student Kyle Jonasen worked at Zero Lab Office, an architectural studio in Shanghai, China.

After Peru, it’s can-do

After Peru, it’s can-do

January 31, 2011

Shane Smith found career inspiration in a co-op at a public health clinic in Peru.

The sky's the limit

The sky's the limit

August 27, 2010

Engineering student Timur Starobinets sees his co-op work at a rocket company take off.

CDC co-op answers a dream

CDC co-op answers a dream

July 20, 2010

Solving lethal puzzles all day suits chemistry major Katelyn Hardy just fine.

Experiential learning on seven continents

Experiential learning on seven continents

March 12, 2010

Marine biology student Corey Allard embarks on six-month research expedition to Antarctica.