CGS Experiences
CGS Experiences
A two-year foundation in teamwork and adventure!
CGS provides the foundation—academic, social, and global—that empowers you to thrive at BU and beyond. From the gap semester to the capstone project, CGS builds a community of globally-minded scholars, prepared for a rapidly changing, interconnected world.
Spend summer semester in London or Boston
CGS is the only BU program where study abroad is built into your first year of study. Spend your summer exploring the heart of London, or opt for the Boston-New England experience.
Dive into a research project with CGS faculty
You could study how probiotics work in our stomachs, help write a book on the Red Sox, research the robotic revolution, or make a literary discovery.
Build the skills employers are looking for
Studying the liberal arts helps students build skills for any industry or career path—93% of CGS students do internships, in every field you can think of.
What can you do in 100 days?
With a January start, you get the benefit of a gap semester and still graduate in four years. Students spend that 100-day gap semester in rich, rewarding, and adventurous ways.
Six weeks focused on teamwork and rigorous research
Capstone—the biggest achievement of your two-year CGS experience. You’ll work with a team of classmates to write and defend a 50-page research paper, on a real-world topic.