Senior Spotlight 2021
To celebrate the Class of 2021, we asked graduates who attended CGS to share their memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for the future. Congratulations Class of 2021! Amanda Fay, CGS and CAS, Psychology Major What student organizations have you been involved in? BU Women’s Soccer What do you have planned for the future? Recently accepted […]
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.
#My100Days: To Asia and Back
Graham Rodes (CGS’20) took the gap semester to work, focus on building a skill, travel, and get out of his comfort zone. He says, “It was for me the first time I could step back from my personal bubble and view how I interact with other cultures, which was an amazing learning experience.”
Boston-London Students Share #My100Days Adventures
The Boston-London program program allows students the opportunity to study abroad during their freshman year. Here’s how a few of them spent their time.
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.
Student Life in the Boston-London Experience
Student life in the Boston-London program is a little different from the typical Boston University campus experience. Here’s what it’s like.
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: Conor Rault
Conor Rault (CGS’15, CAS’17) packed a lot into his time at Boston University. He was involved in Club Giive and participated in the CGS Fall Study Abroad Program in London. He served as a Dean’s Host, an Orientation Student Advisor, and as the Summer Orientation Intern for CGS. He also participated in the First-Year Student Outreach Project and Alternative Service Break.