Northeastern University student Rowan Frew’s time earned praise as a co-op at Piraeus Bank in Greece after he warned of a risky international loan and made a small profit betting on currency. Another memorable experience? Introducing his bosses to the concept of a jack-o’-lantern. “I was feeling very American and patriotic, and I decided I wanted to celebrate Halloween. So I found a pumpkin and carved it,” Frew said. “Everyone was like, ‘What is that?’ and the following day one of my bosses came in and he was showing me pictures of pumpkins he carved with his kids.”
Frew is one of several Northeastern students who have completed a co-op with Piraeus Bank, the leading bank in Greece. Frew graduated from Northeastern with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration in April. “It was a great experience overall — great city, great people, and a very strong culture at the bank,” said Teymour Younes, another co-op student. “I have nothing but positive things to say about both the team and the environment.”
