What Is COExist?
The COExist program will make becoming a husky easier than ever. Upper-class mentors will provide incoming first-year engineering students, mentees, with a comprehensive program to introduce, clarify and explain all of the opportunities that Northeastern has to offer – including co-op, global experiences, clubs, and student life in general.
COExist’s Goals
Growth
As a member of COExist, you will be provided with the resources to grow into the engineering professional and person that you want to be. We will provide you with the tools and resources necessary to pave your way and achieve your goals.
Knowledge
As a member of COExist, you will have the opportunity to learn about all of the opportunities that Northeastern has to offer. You will also get a chance to learn about the different types of engineering and information on being an engineering professional.
Relationships
As a member of COExist, you will have access to a large network of engineering students at Northeastern. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a one-on-one mentorship.
Seminar 1
The first seminar will cover summer classes, NUTerm, research, REUs, global experiences, clubs, and balancing activities.
Seminar 2
The second seminar will cover combined majors, minors, switching majors, 4 vs 5 years, spring vs fall co-op, plan of study, co-ops, co-op application process, co-op etiquette, and transition from classes to co-op.
Seminar 3
The third seminar will cover resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, references, elevator pitch, interviews, technical interviews, interview outfits, what to bring to an interview, and networking.
Seminar 4
The fourth seminar will cover staying on campus, moving off campus, fall course registration, developing and maintaining mentorships, finals week preparation, and destressing during finals week.