Video Guides

Video Guides to Supporting Your Student

Parents and family members of current students and alumni share their experiences on a wide range of topics associated with having children attend Boston University.

Luxmi Chansrichawla, parent of Yashaa, CGS’2016, CAS’2018, & Shan, BU’2023 of Florida, shares highlights from her BU experiences, information about Boston and important advice.


Jeanne Knox, parent of Merrill, COM’2006 & Bob, CGS’2008, SAR’2010, SPH’2012, of Florida provides insights on changing family dynamics when children leave for college as well as becoming and ’empty nester.’


AJ Pratt, parent of Jared, ENG’2023, of Arizona, offers sound advice and comforting words to parents who are sending their first child or only child off to college.


Susanne Jordan, parent of Jillian, SAR’2020, of Rhode Island, tells parents to trust their students as they begin their college experiences.

Video Guides to Supporting Your Student

Current BU students and BU alumni share their experiences on a wide range of topics associated with having children attend Boston University.

Kristin Rundlett

What is ShareLink?

Move In Tips for Families

Charlie Mahon

More Tips for Packing

Arnold Castro

What I forgot to pack?

Justin Tang

Mail Services

Arnold Castro

What I wish my family did?

Cecilia Jarquin

Advice to Family Members

Faisal Halabeya

Advice to Family Members

Emily Cobb

Advice to Family Members

Liam Grogan

Advice to Family Members

Karmyn Lustria

Advice to Family Members

Jameson Murray

Advice to Family Members

Mary Baldino

Advice to Family Members

Chidera Osuji

Advice to Family Members

Kristin Rundlett

Student Independence and Problem Solving