Lily Belisle (CAS’24) came to Boston University from Portland, Oregon, and is interested in the intersection between political advocacy and knowledge in the social sciences.
Belisle is graduating with a degree in sociology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and has been actively involved in a variety of organizations on campus throughout her time at BU.
What extracurricular activities, research, clubs, student involvement are you part of?
I’m in Women in Law, BU Prison Outreach Initiative, Students for Reproductive Freedom, Undergraduate Research in the Sociology department, Communications Manager at the BU Center for Innovation in Social Science, Intern at the Women’s Bar Foundation, Co-Founder of Armchair Journal, and doing undergraduate honors thesis research in the sociology department.
What was your favorite class at BU? Why?
My favorite class at BU was either Sociology of Race & Ethnicity or Sociology of Race Class, & Gender, both taught by Professor Saida Grundy. Professor Grundy’s dynamic teaching style infused the classroom with energy and passion, making each class a captivating and enriching learning experience.
How have you changed or grown as an individual since arriving at BU?
Since stepping foot onto BU’s vibrant campus, I’ve transformed both personally and professionally. BU provided me with an environment that encouraged exploration and growth, pushing me to step out of my comfort zone time and time again. Through the university’s myriad opportunities, I learned to take initiative and seize every chance for personal and academic advancement. From engaging in diverse extracurricular activities to pursuing internships that challenged me, BU empowered me to evolve into a more confident, proactive individual, ready to tackle any challenge head-on.
What are your plans for the future?
After graduation, I’ll be working as a Junior Research and Evaluation Analyst at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) in Brooklyn, NY.