Seven Questions with Alum Noah Caust
An avid leader, learner, and 2006 Capstone Award winner, Noah Caust’s (CGS’06, SHA’08) time at CGS helped him discover the true strength of his interpersonal skills. With a passion rooted in finance, his journey has taken him from a Student Ambassador to a Manager in Sales. We spoke to Noah about how his life has […]
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, […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
Seven Questions with Alumna Lola Adeosun
Lola Adeosun (CGS’16, CAS’18) majored in English, was a CGS Dean’s Host, and interned with the state of Massachusetts. Now, she’s bringing her passion for education to a career at a nonprofit supporting school funding in Washington, D.C. We caught up with Lola to talk about her career, her aspirations, and how CGS helped her […]