{"id":85391,"date":"2025-05-12T14:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?p=85391"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:26:19","slug":"student-stories-william-mcclendon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-stories-william-mcclendon\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Stories : William McClendon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Name:<\/strong> William McClendon
Hometown:<\/strong> Chicago, IL
Program at BU:<\/strong> Biology Master\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

William McClendon, from Chicago, is expected to complete his MS in Biology in May 2026. <\/span>We sat down with William to take a deep dive into his journey and give his advice to fellow GRS students in this exclusive Q&A session.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please briefly introduce yourself, what\u2019s your background, where are you from, why are you studying at BU GRS?<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019m originally from Chicago, I obtained my Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Biology from George Washington University. As I was getting ready to graduate from GW I realized I wanted to pursue more research opportunities in molecular and cellular biology but was unsure if a PhD was right for me. Through my research I found BU\u2019s master\u2019s program with a thesis and thought it was the right place for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why did you choose to come to BU for your graduate degree?<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many reasons why one would want to come to BU to pursue their undergraduate studies. For me it was the vast research opportunities provided to the students. As a biology student, this was a crucial part of decision making. I was also quite intrigued by the cross collaboration with other departments. And finally, I was drawn to the atmosphere of Boston and possibilities it holds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are your favorite spots on the BU Campus?<\/b><\/p>\n

BU campus offers a lot of great locations for students to study or simply hang out with their friends. Personally, I would have to say the little hill with wooden beach chairs at BU Beach. This is a great sport where you can sit and see the Charles River and the people passing by the highway or simply enjoying their evening run by the esplanade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is your favorite part about attending BU and studying in the US?<\/b><\/p>\n

Once again there are so many reasons why I am quite happy with my decision on attending BU to pursue my higher education. However, if I were to choose one, I would say my favorite part is all the meaningful connections that I have made. Whether it is my fellow classmates, professors, or other students, I have had the opportunity to meet and connect with wonderful people since I started my journey at BU.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How is life in Boston?<\/b><\/p>\n

Being from Chicago and going to college in DC, life in Boston was initially quite different from the life that I was used to. As I welcomed this change and different experiences of Boston, I started to enjoy it a lot. I can confidently say that my life here has taught me so much about myself that I didn\u2019t even know existed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What do you hope to do after you graduate?<\/b><\/p>\n

After completing my masters in science in biology from BU, I hope to find full-time work in the industry where I can gain some hands-on experience. This will allow me to put my theoretical knowledge into work and continue to build on my resume. After some years of working I plan to pursue a more advanced education with a potential PhD in my field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About The Author:<\/h5>\n

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Do\u011fa Sevgi<\/b><\/p>\n

Marketing & Communication Assistant, GRS<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Science, Psychology<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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