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International Relations vs Political Science: What’s the Difference?
In the latest installment of our video series Compare Mode, which pairs two Terriers from similar majors and explores what makes each unique, Chloe Walker (Pardee'27) and Astrid Newton (CAS'27) talk about the differences between international [...]relations and political science.
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Data Science vs. Computer Science: What's the Difference Between These Majors?
In the latest installment of our video series Compare Mode, which pairs two Terriers from related majors and explores what makes each unique, Neeza Singh (CDS’25) and Valentina Haddad (CAS’25) dive into the differences between data science and [...]computer science.
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Comparing Majors: Mechanical and Biomechanical Engineering... What's the Difference?
Everywhere he looks, mechanical engineering major Paul Ferrer (ENG’24) sees physics and math at work: the efficiency of an air-conditioning system, the weight that a structure can carry, the ability of a plane to become airborne. For biomedical [...]engineering major Arjavi Vyas (ENG’24), her academic life is not only physics and math, it’s also biology, human physiology, and chemistry.
In the latest installment of our video series Compare Mode, which pairs two Terriers from similar majors and asks them to talk about what makes their respective programs unique, Ferrer and Vyas discuss the academic demands of their program, the career possibilities available to them, and (surprise!) the unexpected upside of homework. Take a look.
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Psychology vs. Sociology: What’s the Difference Between the Majors?
When you think of psychology and sociology, it’s easy to imagine that the focus is on, well, people and behavior. One major (sociology) takes more of a macro view, focused on societies and cultures. . The other—psychology— takes a micro [...]approach. “Psychology is looking at the individual person rather than society,” says Dinah Sher Gongora (CAS’24), a senior majoring in psychology. “And then some more biology, neuroscience. Very STEM-heavy subjects.”
In the latest installment of our video series, Compare Mode, which pairs two Terriers from similar majors and asked them to talk about what makes their respective programs unique, Gongora and her video co-host, sociology major Sofia Marin (CGS’22, CAS’24), talk about how their majors differ from one another, the kinds of courses each takes, the academic demands each program requires and the internship possibilities available in both fields.
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Advertising and Marketing Majors: What’s the Difference?
So what is the difference between advertising and marketing anyway? In this video, Sophia Caffrey (COM’25) and Juanita Henao (Questrom’25) rifle through questions and compare their respective majors.
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From Somewhat to Really Interested: Why Major in That?
An Advising Network Brown Bag Lunch Event
Featuring Victor Kestenbaum, Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), Boston University
Sponsored by the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Office of the Provost, [...]Boston University
January 26, 2016
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Life at BU: "Music gives me great joy"
In the Inner Strength Gospel Choir, students of all races and denominations find friends, comfort and joy by making emotional music together.
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Life at BU: "Music gives me great joy"
In the Inner Strength Gospel Choir, students of all races and denominations find friends, comfort and joy by making emotional music together.
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Finding My Way: Madeline - "The best of both worlds"
How a College of General Studies/ College of Communications student majoring in Public Relations benefited from small classes, concerned professors, studying abroad and taking risks.
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