A Look at Undergraduate Research: Boston’s Last Surviving Salt Marsh
By Meghan Bohannon Several hundred years ago, when colonists ventured into the Boston area, they came across land sprawling with wetlands, mudflats, and salt marshes. Since then, much of the area has been filled in with landfill to build the city we know today. But though the urban landscape of Boston has changed dramatically over […]
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 […]
#My100Days interning for a professional soccer team
A CGS student planning on majoring in computer science, Daniel Cohen spent his gap semester getting experience in analytics by interning for the Hartford Athletics soccer team and getting a head start on his credits by taking a Calculus class. We spoke with Daniel about how his #My100Days internship prepared him to start his college […]
#My100Days Running a Nonprofit
Sarina Zaparde (CGS’22) used her gap semester to work on her non-profit, Dress to Learn, while also working at two internships. We spoke with Sarina about her #My100Days experience, why she chose CGS, and why she’s committed herself to giving back. Why did you choose CGS? I chose CGS because it was a great opportunity […]
#My100Days Completing My Eagle Scout Project
For Joseph Carey, a CGS student from New Jersey, the gap semester provided value time to work, save money for college, and complete an Eagle Scout project building a library garden at his elementary school. We caught up with Joseph about what he learned from his #My100Days experience. Why did you choose CGS? I didn’t […]
#My100Days Researching Treatment for Injured Soldiers
John (Jack) Dougherty (CGS ‘22), from Pennsylvania, spent his gap semester in San Antonio, Texas interning for the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. During his internship, Jack worked with the Orthopedic Trauma Research group to develop more efficient ways to treat injured soldiers. He also enjoyed activities in the greater San Antonio area, including […]
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 […]
Ten Ways to Spend Your Gap Semester in the Covid-19 Era
Your gap semester is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something that’s important to you – whether that’s an internship in the field you want to pursue, a trip you’ve always wanted to take, or a life-changing volunteer opportunity. But this year is anything but normal, with the Covid-19 pandemic making it difficult to plan a […]