#My100Days: Scuba Diving in Roatan
Rilie Curd (CGS’19) spent her gap semester taking a diving course with her sister in Roatan. Rilie’s advice: “Even if you don’t go abroad, I would recommend doing something that you haven’t done before because it is exciting to try new things.”
Courses and Assignments in London
During the semester in London, students in the Boston-London program take in a broad view of literature, history, and rhetoric–from the industrial revolution right up through the digital revolution. Classes explore art and literature, politics, economies, social change, and rhetorical practice.
Advising in the Boston-London Program
Academic advisors partner with College of General Studies students throughout their four years. That doesn’t end when first-year students go to London for their summer semester! CGS academic advisors are in London for part of each summer session so students have them as a resource.
Exploring the Culture, Landmarks and Sights of London
The London semester is packed with assignments and classes, but there’s still time for the activities that make study abroad so enriching– exploring the culture and customs of another country. Some of the London semester excursions are required and built right into the curriculum but students also have a packed calendar of social programming to choose from.
Meet the Students of CGS: Nidhi Bhagat
In an interview with CGS, Nidhi Bhagat (CGS’17, SAR’19) talks about living in London, traveling abroad in Peru, her dream job, and volunteer activities at Boston University.
Meet the Students of CGS: Mari Fletcher
Mari Fletcher volunteered as a peer mentor in the CGS Writing Center, served as a CGS Dean’s Host, and volunteered with Club GiiVE. She has served on the CGS Dean’s Host Executive Board, worked as a student advisor for BU Orientation, and served as the CGS Dean’s Host Coordinator. In this interview, she talks about the relationships and community she developed at CGS.
Meet the Students of CGS: Joshua Creelman
Joshua Creelman (CGS’18, Questrom’20) gives incoming students some good advice: “Don’t be afraid to talk to people, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Say ‘yes’ to meeting up with friends and say ‘yes’ to joining study groups and say ‘yes’ to joining clubs.”
Meet the Students of CGS: Mikayla Rumph
College of General Studies 2016 College of Arts and Sciences 2018 Major: Environmental Analysis and Policy major in the College of Arts and Sciences What is your most memorable CGS experience? I made a good group of friends through CGS. We became super close in London, and I still talk to them today. Another cool […]
Boston-London Students Share #My100Days Adventures
This semester, Boston University College of General Studies asked Boston-London Program students to share their gap semester experiences with the hashtag #My100Days. The Boston-London program program allows students the opportunity to study abroad during their freshman year. After taking a gap semester in the fall, students arrive at BU in January and then travel to […]
CGS Students Give Back through Health Care and Nonprofit Internships
This summer, Boston University College of General Studies students spent their time volunteering and interning for great causes all across the world—from ambulances and oncology wards in New York to dental clinics in Peru and immigrant communities in Massachusetts. Danika Connors (CGS’17, SAR’19) did her internship through the Santander Sophomore Internship program, a program that gives […]