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Emily Breen Reflecting from the Street Team

Emily Breen

When I started attending admitted students days at various colleges, I tried to keep an open mind. However, I knew that Northeastern was my top choice. Surprisingly, one of the driving decisions for me to attend Northeastern was not its fantastic location in Boston or the co-op program. While of course I join in when our fan sections cheer “We have co-op! We have co-op,” I liked one thing even more: service-learning. Northeastern’s Service-Learning Program is excellent and provides incredible opportunities for students and our community. When a sociology professor at BU told me they don’t offer service-learning classes, I made my decision. Just weeks into my first semester, I knew the Service-Learning program would live up to my expectations.

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