In the world of food studies, imagination is the only limit to the kind of career you can develop. At Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET), Food Studies alumni have at least one thing in common: their careers tend to be uncommon. That’s because thinking about food in the world demands innovation and creativity—two traits that guide our graduates on their career journeys.

You will find MET Food Studies alums in media and publishing or pursuing food systems work in non-profits and NGOs. They are entrepreneurs in industries such as business and consulting or hospitality and food tourism. They are authors or have roles in academia and cultural institutions, engaging in research and passing along vital knowledge. And many have culinary careers that range from the restaurant and beverage industries or care work in senior living facilities to globe-trotting positions such as chef-instructor on a cruise ship.

BU MET Food Studies Stories

Our Gastronomy & Food Studies Student Stories page highlights alumni from the Food Studies program. For examples of an array of alumni career paths, read “What Do My Career Options Look Like with a BU Master’s in Gastronomy?”

All students and alumni are encouraged to join our LinkedIn Group, where we regularly publish lists of employment opportunities that will be of interest. This group also serves as a forum for those who need advice or partners, people who are seeking opportunities, and those who have career opportunities that would like to share.

We also encourage you to share your stories with us. Learn how you can Share Your Experience in the world of food studies

Alumni Resources

As a graduate of Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET), you are eligible for a wide variety of discounts and benefits, as well as career resources and support. For a comprehensive overview of services, please visit BU MET’s Alumni & Friends webpages.

Please let us know what you are up to by submitting your class note using our Class Notes Submission Form, or by sending an email to metalum@bu.edu.

Want to Support MET? Get Involved.

Steady support from our alumni helps us plan ahead and develop strategies for continued growth and success. By giving back to BU MET, you make possible faculty development initiatives, scholarships for graduate students, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and investment in tangible, ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts.

There are many ways alumni of BU MET can give back to Boston University, whether that means sitting on a committee, joining a council, volunteering, mentoring students, or supporting us through a variety of giving opportunities.