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Interview – Amy Bates

Why did you choose this major, and does/did it seem like the right major for you? Why? It seemed like a natural choice for me since I have been working in non-profits since my first job ever (camp counselor :) ) and I enjoy helping people and interacting with them on a personal level. Why did you choose NU? Was/is this the right school for you? I actually transferred to Northeastern specifically for the co-op program and because of all the opportunities for study abroad and community involvement.

Why did you choose Human Services as your major, and does/did it seem like the right major for you? Why?

It seemed like a natural choice for me since I have been working in non-profits since my first job ever (camp counselor 🙂 ) and I enjoy helping people and interacting with them on a personal level.

Why did you choose NU? Was/is this the right school for you?

I actually transferred to Northeastern specifically for the co-op program and because of all the opportunities for study abroad and community involvement.

It seemed like a natural choice for me since I have been working in non-profits since my first job ever (camp counselor 🙂 ) and I enjoy helping people and interacting with them on a personal level.

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