Sorry for the delay in my blog posting, but I have been very, very busy. I have worked four nights this week and Sunday at Dana Farber in addition to my full time job at Novartis.

I received an email from a prospective student earlier this week and I just wanted to address it so everyone could hear my answer.
The question that was posed was:
Would I fit in at NU and in Boston, seeing how I am a non-party type of person and I am from a smaller town? Also, would attending NU be a disadvantage for me if I planned on working in NJ/NY when I graduated?

My answer: Boston (and NU) is composed of thousands and thousands of college students with many different personalities and hobbies. Many of these people like to party, many like to read..etc. At NU there is such a diverse population of students from all over the country and the world, which helps to enrich the community with many various types of personalities and contributions. Many students would rather read a good book on a Friday night than go out and find a party. Many students would also rather party than read. Every college campus in America is like this. Wherever you go, you will find a group of people with the same hobbies and interests as you and you will make friends. NU might be considered a party school by some people, but I view it as an opportunity school. The opportunities are endless. You can go out and have fun through community volunteer work, socializing, working in the community, or get involved in campus clubs, or sports. I, myself, am from a very small town, and the transition to college was much easier than I could have ever imagined. The Bouve College of Health Sciences does a fantastic job with helping freshmen transition into college and also the city of Boston through the “Introduction to College� course.

Part 2 of my answer was that, NU prepares you for the working world and also the pharmacy world. The co-op program helps students adapt to new environments and relate their studies to the real working-world. NU is the best pharmacy program at getting students ready to work (and also getting jobs) after graduation. The knowledge I have accrued from my work experience at Dana Farber over the last 8 months has been tremendous, and also my 2 months at Novartis so far have been amazing. NU has consistently exceeded the state average for the passing rate of the National Pharmacy Board Exam. Also, many students who wish to apply for a residency have a leg-up on the completion through their co-op experience.

I am also aware that it is crunch-time for many accepted students on what school to choose. I strongly urge you to email me or ask any questions you might have regarding NU, because I wish that all of you could have the amazing experiences that I have had thus far in my college career.

Best of luck in your college choice!

Have a good night.