Im in my second semester at college and i really like how my school works. You never have a summer but the work experience is worth it. I have normal school from october till christmas break. After break until March I am on co-op. Its a paid position with a major company (such as UPS, GM, Hella, Bosch, etc). Then from April till June back in school. Then from July till September back at work. Its great since school semesters only last 2.5 months and there is a 2 week break between each term. I am working for a degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Automotive Specialty. The only downside to my school is that it takes 4.5 - 5 years to graduate. But the plus is 98% of students here graduate with a job.

Great choice on going back to school.