Global Matters Newsletter
International Students & Scholars Navigate Uncertainty
ISSO Remains Dedicated to Supporting the Community This has been a challenging and stressful time for international students and scholars. With various proposed rule changes, changes in guidance to existing rules, and one of the most difficult visa application seasons in recent memory, uncertainty has been widespread. Throughout it all, Boston University... More
Los Angeles and London Internships Offer Distinct Views of the Film Industry, Valuable Work Experience for COM Major
Rae Ruane (COM ’27) grew up learning about mythology and spirituality in all forms from her grandmother. Her interest in mythologies did not fade as she grew older, and by the time she was applying to universities, she was interested in continuing myth studies as part of her higher education. “My... More
Three-Time Study Abroad Alum Embraces International Internships, Different Cultures
Ben Bucaj (CAS ’26) started travelling internationally at a young age. As a first-generation American, he and his family regularly traveled to the Balkans and spent long summer days on his grandfather’s farm in Kosovo, often driving to visit extended family in Montenegro and Albania. Fascinated by other countries and... More
Q&A with Senior International Student Ahaan Vaknalli on What He’s Learned While at BU
Notes the Importance of Fostering Belonging and How Doing What You Love is Crucial
International Scholars Share Their Global Research & Work
Research Ranges from Global Preparedness for Emerging Infectious Disease to Anti-displacement Policy to Bilingual Language Learning International scholars deeply enrich and contribute to the BU community in all kinds of ways. At Boston University, we welcome 1,100+ international scholars to campus each year. They come from nearly 100 countries and bring... More
Discover Prague: BU Launches New Internship Study Abroad Program
New Prague Internship Program Offers Exciting Opportunity for Students to Gain Real-World Professional Experience in the Heart of Central Europe With the launch of BU Study Abroad’s newest program, undergraduate students now have the opportunity to spend the fall or spring interning in Prague, one of Europe's most dynamic cities. By... More
With President Gilliam’s Visit to BU Geneva, An Inspiring Moment for BU Geneva Study Abroad Students
By Leonella Castellano Thiébaud, Director, BU Geneva Programs Last January, Dr. Melissa Gilliam visited Boston University students in Geneva and immersed herself in the day-to-day lives of those completing physics research and international relations/public health internships during their semester abroad. Over two days she engaged closely with students — she wasn’t simply... More
In the Zone: Edson Filho Studies the Science of Flow
Whether it’s an athlete in the middle of a perfect game or a writer lost in a burst of inspiration, many people have experienced the elusive feeling of being “in the zone.” At Boston University, Associate Professor of Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Edson Filho, PhD, studies exactly that phenomenon —... More
International Peer Mentor Program Helps Foster Successful Transitions to BU
Mentor & Mentee Pair Reflect on Their Strong Connection When Ava Azari (CAS ‘29) first came to Boston University to start her freshman year on a pre-med track she had never been to the United States before. She was relieved to receive an invitation from Global Programs’ International Peer Mentor (IPM)... More
Creating a New Way to Stay in Madrid
Madrid Alumna Works to Launch a Boutique Hostel called Mosaico When Aparna Rakesh-Murakonda (QST ‘19) studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in 2018 the city and vibrant culture left a lasting impression — one that would ultimately bring her back to the capital of Spain for a new opportunity. “The people of this... More