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A Path to Public Service Paved by Academic Experiences in D.C.
Augustine Jimenez stands out as an award-winning student, study abroad participant, and budding public servant Augustine Jimenez (CAS ’20) has always been interested in law, government, and politics. Coming from a humble background where he grew up in Mexico until the age of 6 and then having moved to Atlanta, Jimenez developed... More
Study Abroad Internship Leads to Global PR Job Offer
A London Internship Provides Lasting Relationships, Relevant Experience for COM Major Pamela Urchel’s excitement for her budding career in public relations is unmistakable. As a transfer student to BU’s College of Communication, Urchel knew she would be afforded many exciting opportunities to deepen her knowledge of the field and gain critical real-world... More
Making Noteworthy Contributions at CERN Physics Research Lab
Undergrad Caspian Chaharom has exceptional study abroad experience in Geneva For Physics major Caspian Chaharom (CAS ’23), the experience of interning at CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire), an international physics research center, has been filled with invaluable opportunities. Among them: Working alongside the world’s leading physicists. Being part of a... More
How Study Abroad in Paris Shaped an Architectural Designer’s Career Interests
Karen Wang returned to her beloved Paris for an exciting career in heritage architecture You could say Karen (Kai-chun) Wang (CAS ’13) came to BU with a big imagination. As someone who identifies as a “third culture kid,” she experienced cross-cultural transitions early in life, during her formative years. “I was born in... More
BULA Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Alumni & Staff Share Memories, Gratitude
Program continues to have large BU alumni support network Boston University Los Angeles (BULA) started in 2002 – at the dawn of the digital age – an exciting time in the industry with the internet getting integrated into communication and entertainment. Realizing what a terrific opportunity it would be to bring College... More
Mother, Daughter Duo Take on Paris
Laura and Julie Pitois Complete BU’s Paris Study Abroad Internship Program, 26 Years Apart, Deepen Their Love for the City In many ways Julie Pitois (UNCA ‘25) has followed in her mother’s footsteps. They both studied sociology and French. Their love for the city of Paris and its beautiful architecture is... More
Extending Student Wellbeing Across the Globe
Numerous BU Study Abroad Locations and Student Wellbeing Collaborate in Many Ways to Support Students’ Holistic Wellbeing From Dublin to London to Madrid, Boston University Study Abroad students have learned about the incredible power of trees – up close and in a hands-on way. In grant-funded programs run with Student Wellbeing, More
When Museums & Street Art Tours are the Classroom
Madrid Students Analyze Classical and Modern Art, Try Stenciling at Street Art Workshop Anticipation and excitement filled the air when students of the spring 2023 Madrid Spanish & European Studies program entered the classroom for their course Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today. Several of the students were completely new to... More
BU Student’s Participation in the Venice Studio Arts Program Allows for Exploration in the Creative Arts Abroad
Seeking Inspiration in Treasured Classics, Pushing Artistic Boundaries Contribute to Incredible Experience From her early years spent sketching to her discovery of Photoshop in high school, Boston University student Lilia Geguchadze (CFA ’25) has always been drawn to the creative arts. She knew she wanted to pursue this interest in... More
How 2 BU Sydney Internships Led to Launching, Growing, and Exiting Australia’s Leading Social Media Agency
For 11 years, Gina Lednyak and Elena Fullerton have built a successful business abroad together Something indescribable and intangible gripped Gina Lednyak (CAS ’07) and Elena Fullerton (CAS ’13) when they studied abroad in Sydney, Australia – each going abroad during their senior year. They both felt a strong pull to this new, More