Bridget
The co-op program at Drexel allows you to work at a job in your feild of study for 6 months. The experience is great for hands-on learning and networking. The best part is that most of the jobs are paid AND full-time! Most people end up making about $15/hr, which adds up quickly. Some people even get post-graduation job offers from the company they worked for.
Dominic
The job oppurtunities found during the Co-Op program.
Joseph
I believe that the Co-op program is Drexel's best feature. It allows students to get well needed job experience before going out into the "real world."
Marc
Drexel University gives you have access to their huge network of people that can help you succeed and potential employers. Firms contantly send representative to Drexel to recruit students. In addition to that, they also have a fantastic co-op program that allows you to gain 6-18 months of working experience before you even graduate. As the competition in the job market increases, employers are caring less about where you got your degree and more so if you have any experience. Drexel also has a solid academic program to pair with your co-op.
Gyorgy
This school had the best major I ever wished for. With the combination of business and engineering this was really the perfect school for me. However, at the time of my school search I did not see the price tag on this perfect major. So first and foremost I wish I payed more attention to the price tag. Furthermore, while the the co-ops and the quarter system is great in some aspects, It makes the schedule a rush. A quarter is over before you know it, which means that you have to study hard from day one.
Jeana
The amount of professional experieence gained through the coop program.
Caitlin
The best thing about Drexel is the coop opportunities. This allows students to have three unique internship experiences built into the curriculum. Many students are able to easily get jobs after graduation and feel well prepared in their field.
Dana
I consider the best thing at Drexel to be the coop program. The coop program is paid employment in major-related positions consistent with your interests and abilities; only a small percentage of students accept nonpaid co-ops. I think this is the best thing because you get to see what it's like to work in different positions within in your major before you graduate. You get the best of both worlds -an education as well as experience in that field.
Jen
Coop because it prepares you for the work world
Tommy
The best thing about Drexel is that it is not for the weak. We have four 10-week academic quarters per year. On a typical Co-op based schedule, two of the quarters are spent in classes, and the other two are spent in a usually paid internship-like Co-op experience with a real and relevant company. More importantly, though, no one has to worry about not fitting in here.