Student Experience

 

On-Site Orientation

All N.U.in Scotland students will participate in a multi-day orientation once they arrive in Glasgow. This orientation will introduce you to your new neighborhood, review the student services available, and build community among the group. Workshops regarding housing, safety, and navigating the city are just a few of the sessions planned once you arrive. You will also have a chance to explore the city of Glasgow during an organized tour of the city center.

Culture & Identity Abroad

For more identity resources and information, see our Culture & Identity Abroad section.

Transportation

The public transportation system is an easy and efficient way to explore the city of Glasgow. There are frequent buses from Argyle Street, which is close to the student residence hall. The nearest underground subway station is a 15-minute walk away and the commuter rail station (SEC) is only a few minutes’ walk from the student accommodation. While Glasgow is a very walkable city, there are also apps like Uber and Glasgow Taxis that function as taxi services.

We encourage you to connect with The N.U.in Program to discuss any mobility or disability concerns.

Activities

One of the goals of The N.U.in Program is to foster and develop a strong community among its members. Students will experience one overnight excursion and multiple cultural excursions as part of the program. The host institution and N.U.in staff will plan weekly free or low-cost activities, which vary year-to-year.

In the past, students have participated in several types of activities. Examples include: Day trip to the city of Edinburgh & walking the Royal Mile, tour of Stirling Castle & the William Wallace Monument, and visiting Glasgow’s Pollok Park to see the Burrell Collection as well as some highland cows.

UofG Student Life & Organizations: The University of Glasgow also has over 250 student clubs from business societies to TEDx to Physics, as well as over 40 volunteering opportunities. In addition to clubs, students can join the University gym and participate in UofG Sport, the home of fitness, sport, and well-being at the University. The gym has over 350 online and in-studio group exercise classes each month, an award-winning indoor cycling studio: Revolve, tennis courts, exercise studios, six grass and two synthetic football pitches, and a cricket oval.

N.U.in Program Traditions: N.U.in Traditions are popular events and activities that are held across all N.U.in sites:

• Family Group Dinners: The Student Success Coordinators will organize a “family dinner” about once a month for their family group to get students to experience the cuisine of their host city with their fellow N.U.in cohort.
• First Day of School Photos: Students will be provided with a space to reflect on the momentous first day of their academic career at Northeastern University by taking photos with Husky-themed props.
• N.U.in Husky Day: Husky Day will provide opportunities for students to connect with the campus in Boston, as well as other N.U.in students across sites by sharing in a day of Northeastern pride!
• N.U.in Thanksgiving: Students will have the opportunity to build community by celebrating a traditional American holiday with the N.U.in students at their site.
• Community Council: Each N.U.in location will have a student-led group known as Community Council or more commonly referred to by students as “Coco.” This student leadership council is charged with representing the student voice on-site and gathering programming interests for their cohort. Information on getting involved with the Community Council will be made available during your on-site orientation.