STUDENT LIFE

Explore what student life looks like at Northeastern’s Roux Institute

Student life is an important part of your educational journey. We have a variety of student interest groups to help you match your interests with a community. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for, you may be able to start a new one!

Build community around your interests

Becoming a global citizen of the world doesn’t start and stop with your education. Student interest groups present opportunities to meet new people, explore hobbies, develop new skills and be part of something special. We offer:

  • Analytics for Social Good
  • Muslim Students Association at the Roux Institute
  • Namaste
  • Pride at Roux
  • Roux Outdoor Club (ROC)
  • Roux Entrepreneurship Club
  • Roux Fiber Arts
  • Roux Institute Sailors
  • Roux Badminton Club
  • Roux Climbing Club
  • Roux Cricket Club
  • Roux Gaming Club
  • Roux Institute African Student Association (RASA)
  • Rouxsters (for musicians and music lovers)

Supporting International Learners

Northeastern University’s Office of Global Services (OGS) is an active resource to over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world. They provide the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.

Unlocking Experiential Learning

Experiential learning integrates the classroom and the real world. Our programs engage students with the world through professional work, often finding opportunities within the Roux Institute’s 200+ partner network. Through experiences such as co-op and XN projects, students learn firsthand how to transform ideas into impact and become global citizens who are prepared to make a difference in the world.

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Promoting Volunteerism

Volunteering in the local community is a great way to broaden your experience by meeting new people, enhancing leadership skills, exploring new interests, honing talents, and building your resume.

Students at the Roux Institute have supported local organizations in many ways, including:

  • Helping a mid-coast clinic update graphics for their health bus
  • Mentoring future business leaders through Junior Achievement of Maine
  • Becoming an academic tutor for multilingual youth through Portland Public Schools
  • Practicing English language skills through the Immigrant Welcome Center of Greater Portland
  • Transcribing and Archiving Maine Artifacts through Maine Historical Society
  • Sorting donations of essential living items through Maine Needs
  • Instructing aspiring musicians how to use string instruments through Palaver Strings

Meet Our Student Ambassadors

Paa kwasi Obeng Adjei

Paa kwasi Obeng Adjei

Analytics Student

Sampson Boateng

Sampson Boateng

Analytics and Applied Machine Intelligence Student

Anurag Daga

Anurag Daga

Computer Science Student

Abigail Ansah

Abigail Ansah

Analytics Student

Uzochi Achumba

Uzochi Achumba

Project Management Student

Learner Services Team

Annie Chuperevich

Annie Chuperevich

Senior Director of Academic Operations and Learner Services

Lauren Hann

Lauren Hann

Associate Director of Learner Engagement

Michaela Gill

Michaela Gill

Academic Advisor

Kendall Croteau

Kendall Croteau

Academic Advisor

Nicole Mills

Nicole Mills

Academic Advisor

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