Q&A: CGS’s new minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
This spring, the College of General Studies announced its first minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. The program is open to all BU students, whether they’re CGS students who want to expand the problem-solving skills they’ve developed in their freshmen and sophomore years, or undergraduates from any other school at BU looking to build a foundation in […]
Seven Questions with Alumna Lauren Weinberger
Since graduating from BU in 2017, Lauren Weinberger (CGS ‘15, COM ‘17) has launched a successful career in advertising. Before graduation, she was a CGS Dean’s Host, a member of the Hillel student board, and an active student in COM organizations. We spoke with Lauren about her CGS foundation, how she found her career path, […]
Incoming Students: Your Top Questions, Answered
Throughout the month of April, the admitted Class of 2024 has joined us for Virtual Open House events to ask their questions about the CGS experience, student life at BU, the gap semester and more. We compiled some of your top questions—and their answers—so that you have all the information you need as you prepare to embark on your college experience.
How to Excel at Capstone
With April comes Capstone, the hallmark group research project that closes out a CGS student’s sophomore year. While the project, which includes a 50 page research paper and oral defense, might feel daunting, there are many things you can do to ensure you’re prepared to succeed. Natalie Seara (CGS ’20, COM’22) shares her top pieces […]
Author Emily Bernard speaks at annual Stanley Stone lecture
Award-winning author and teacher Emily Bernard discussed the importance of teaching race, as well as the experiences that led her to write Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine for the College of General Studies’ annual Stanley Stone Distinguished Lecture. The lecture was held virtually on March 11 […]
Adjusting to campus life in January
You’ve wrapped up your gap semester, registered for classes, and marked your calendar for move-in. But we’re willing to bet you still have questions. Every year, we hear from students wondering about the process of adjusting to college life in January. Here are the answers to some of your most common questions. How will I […]
#My100Days as a competitive figure skater
For Emilea Zingas (CGS’22), the gap semester has been a time to focus on what’s important in her life. Zingas used her gap semester to further her figure skating career, traveling for tournaments and training in preparation for joining the BU Skating Team next semester, while also working and taking a class. We spoke to […]
Staying connected through #My100Days
Starting your college career with a gap semester presents a unique challenge — how to balance the freedom and possibility of your gap semester with feeling connected to and ready to join the campus community. The CGS program is designed to make it easy to stay connected throughout your gap semester, no matter where you […]
#My100Days as a photographer and teaching assistant
Jennifer Small (CGS’22) has spent her gap semester working at a local elementary school and developing her photography skills. We spoke to Jennifer about why she chose CGS, why working with kids is important to her, and the skills she’s learned this semester. Why did you choose CGS? I chose the College of General Studies […]
#My100Days as a social impact entrepreneur
When the Covid-19 pandemic forced Inés Santacruz Del Valle (CGS’22) to rethink her gap semester plans, she found a win-win solution — becoming an entrepreneur while helping women in her home country. Del Valle used the time to launch a small business, selling jam made by women from Michoacán, Mexico looking for an extra source […]