My CGS: A Q&A with Sydney Pickering
When Sydney Pickering (CGS ’20, CAS ’22) was presented with an opportunity to join the Boston Celtics dance team, during her gap semester, she moved from her home in Los Angeles to Boston five months early to join the team.
My CGS: A Q&A with Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis (CGS ’20, COM ’22) spent her gap semester pursuing her passion – film. An internship with the San Francisco International Film Festival turned into an opportunity to have one of her own short films played at the festival.
Tips for Succeeding in Remote Classes
As students at Boston University and around the country adjust to learning remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic, your CGS faculty members weighed in with their top pieces of advice for succeeding in remote classes.
How To Make The Most Out Of Social Distancing
Just as your gap semester was an opportunity to stretch yourself, develop new hobbies, and self-direct your own growth, the current period of remote learning presents similar challenges and opportunities. As you practice social distancing, here are some ways to make the most out of your time away from campus.
BU launches coronavirus response website
Boston University launched a new website on Monday to address the university’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan. The site answers frequently asked questions and addresses issues such as housing, academics, health and safety, dining services, and more. The website will be updated frequently and provides the most up-to-date information and annoucements on the university’s plan to address […]
Your authenticity is your power
Nancy Katz is a career coach & trainer, entrepreneur, authenticity advocate, CGS alumna and mother of two college graduates. On Feb. 18, she spoke to CGS students about navigating college to career, happiness, and well-being.
My CGS: A Q&A with Faith Rynda
Faith Rynda (CGS ’20, CAS ’22) is a sophomore who is passionate about politics, travel, and being an active member of the CGS community. We spoke with her about her her internship in Gov. Charlie Baker’s office and her advice for getting the most out of CGS.
Students present undergraduate research projects
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning offers undergraduates an opportunity to partner with College of General Studies faculty on research projects. During the Undergraduate Research Forum on Feb. 4, seven students presented their research to Mike Gould, the donor that made that work possible. Gould said to the students, he “wants people to grow and thought this would be an opportunity to challenge yourself.”
BU Votes lecture highlights importance of every voter
A full house came together in the College of General Studies on Feb. 3 to hear about the impact young voters can have on the upcoming 2020 election from College of General Studies faculty members Shawn Lynch and Daniela Melo. The lecture was sponsored by BU Votes, a university-wide initiative with roots in CGS that encourages students across the university to vote.
Princeton prof. addresses self-expression through the essay
“If you don’t have it figured out, the essay will help you,” Christy Wampole, an associate professor of French Literature and Thought at Princeton University, told students during her Self-Edification Through the Essay lecture on Jan. 30. Wampole spoke to a crowd of first-year College of General Studies about the essay as a form of self-discovery and self-expression.