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Learning Assistants Program a “Win-Win-Win” for Students and Faculty
By Chelsea Feinstein Since 2011, the Learning Assistants (LA) program has been placing undergraduate students in Boston University lab courses to help improve student learning. Now, some students in the College of General Studies are getting the benefits of having LAs in their Natural Science courses. In Fall 2024, CGS piloted the... More
The Top Ten Reasons Why CGS May Be Right for You
Boston University’s College of General Studies is a two-year core-curriculum general education program that is part of a four-year degree at Boston University. It’s a nationally renowned program that has provided leadership in general education for more than 70 years. At CGS, you get to experience the best of both worlds:... More
Making the UN Personal with Colombe Cahen-Salvador
By Chelsea Feinstein Political activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador argued that the United Nations impacts everyone, and argued for reforms to help the institution tackle global problems like climate change as part of the Stanley P. Stone Distinguished Lecture Series at the College of General Studies on Feb. 5. The annual lecture series, endowed... More
Students Recognized for Outstanding e-Portfolios
By Adriana Rivera In an interdisciplinary curriculum like that offered by the College of General Studies, making connections across courses is of paramount importance. Through the use of Digication’s e-Portfolio tool, students can do just that, compiling assignments from all of their courses into one concise package that showcases the depth and... More
2024 Capstone Award Winners
On October 18, the Boston University College of General Studies celebrated the outstanding students who received awards for the Capstone projects they completed last May. The Capstone project is a 50-page research paper that CGS students complete during their sophomore year. Students draw on two years of interdisciplinary studies, working... More
Meet Your CGS Student Government
This spring, the College of General Studies Class of 2027 elected new officers to represent their peers in the CGS Student Government Association for the upcoming year. We caught up with your representatives to talk about their CGS experiences and their plans for sophomore year. Muneeb Mahmood, President Why did you apply... More
Meet the Instructors: The CGS Sophomore-Year Experience
The CGS experience is unlike any other at Boston University. To celebrate the uniqueness of our program, we created a course that gives sophomores further insight into this experience while also equipping them with the tools and resources they need to continue their success at Boston University. CGS SY201 is a... More
Senior Spotlight 2024
To celebrate the Class of 2024, we asked graduates who attended CGS to share their memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for the future. Congratulations Class of 2024! Gabrielle Drillis, CGS and Pardee, International Relations Major What student organizations have you been involved in? Under-Secretary General of Boards and Cabinets for BarMUN XVI, Chief of... More
CGS Syllabus: Food in London
By Gabrielle Drillis Traveling abroad presents endless opportunities to connect with peers, explore new places, learn about different cultures, and indulge in foreign cuisines. Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to learn in a unique, hands-on environment where they are fully immersed into the content of the curriculum. Master Lecturer John Regan... More
CGS Syllabus: HU103 in the World
By Gabrielle Drillis Boston is one of the most historically-rich cities in the United States. Alongside the various restaurants, unique shops, and endless fun experiences, Boston is home to 58 different museums. Consequently, one of the rewarding opportunities of attending a school in Boston is the ability to experience the museums... More