A Day in the Life of a Research Intern

As a research intern at Boston University, you are fully immersed in laboratory activities from approximately 9 am to 5 pm each day of the week. In addition, during the program you meet with the Research Internship Coordinator to discuss your research and ideas for your final poster.

Meals are offered in the Warren Towers dining room. Warren Towers offers a wide variety of cuisine for all tastes and preferences including vegetarian and vegan options. The dining staff can also help if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. The dining schedule is:

While at Boston University, you share dorm life and social activities with students from the High School Honors program. To help you get to know everyone, the first week includes a variety of entertaining group events that we’ve organized on campus and around Boston. After that, each weekend has a planned activity that everyone participates in, with some optional activities during the week. Your weeknights are free for reading scientific articles, impromptu activities, and spending time with friends until curfew. Take a look at our Schedule of Events to see what kinds of exciting things we do.

There is find plenty of free time to enjoy the campus and Boston on your own. You can purchase a short-term membership to Boston University's Fitness & Recreation Center, study at one of BU's 24 libraries, or relax on the BU Beach. And of course, there are countless things to do in Boston.