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How To Make The Most Out Of Social Distancing
Just as your gap semester was an opportunity to stretch yourself, develop new hobbies, and self-direct your own growth, the current period of remote learning presents similar challenges and opportunities. As you practice social distancing, here are some ways to make the most out of your time away from campus. More
BU launches coronavirus response website
Boston University launched a new website on Monday to address the university's coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan. The site answers frequently asked questions and addresses issues such as housing, academics, health and safety, dining services, and more. The website will be updated frequently and provides the most up-to-date information and annoucements on... More
Your authenticity is your power
Nancy Katz is a career coach & trainer, entrepreneur, authenticity advocate, CGS alumna and mother of two college graduates. On Feb. 18, she spoke to CGS students about navigating college to career, happiness, and well-being. More
My CGS: A Q&A with Faith Rynda
Faith Rynda (CGS '20, CAS '22) is a sophomore who is passionate about politics, travel, and being an active member of the CGS community. We spoke with her about her her internship in Gov. Charlie Baker's office and her advice for getting the most out of CGS. More
Students present undergraduate research projects
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning offers undergraduates an opportunity to partner with College of General Studies faculty on research projects. During the Undergraduate Research Forum on Feb. 4, seven students presented their research to Mike Gould, the donor that made that work possible. Gould said to the students, he “wants people to grow and thought this would be an opportunity to challenge yourself.” More
BU Votes lecture highlights importance of every voter
A full house came together in the College of General Studies on Feb. 3 to hear about the impact young voters can have on the upcoming 2020 election from College of General Studies faculty members Shawn Lynch and Daniela Melo. The lecture was sponsored by BU Votes, a university-wide initiative with roots in CGS that encourages students across the university to vote. More
Princeton prof. addresses self-expression through the essay
“If you don’t have it figured out, the essay will help you,” Christy Wampole, an associate professor of French Literature and Thought at Princeton University, told students during her Self-Edification Through the Essay lecture on Jan. 30. Wampole spoke to a crowd of first-year College of General Studies about the essay as a form of self-discovery and self-expression. More
Q&A: CGS’s New Boston-New England Experience
This year, the College of General Studies is offering incoming first-year students the opportunity for an interdisciplinary, experiential education without leaving New England. The Boston-New England experience, hosted for the first time this year, gives students the opportunity to spend their spring semester in Boston, and continue with a Summer 1 semester that takes them to historical sites around New England. More
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Time at CGS
The College of General Studies offers much more than just what you learn in the classroom. By taking advantage of all that CGS has to offer, you'll set yourself up for success, from your gap semester through Capstone and beyond. As a current junior and former CGS student, I've seen firsthand the many ways that CGS can help you grow as both a student and a leader. Here are some tips that helped me to get the most out of my CGS experience. More
Brady vs. Manning: CGS professors crown a winner
Two College of General Studies professors addressed the question of whether Tom Brady or Peyton Manning is the better quarterback during a BU Friends and Family Weekend Event on Oct. 19. In “The National Football League Rivalry that Captivated America: Brady v. Manning,” Associate Professor Thomas Whalen and Senior Lecturer Andy Andres discussed NFL culture, the history of sports rivalries, and whether the distinction of who is the dominant quarterback should be dependent on statistics or wins. More