Category: Student Ambassador Blog

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An MSW Student’s Tips for Relocating to Boston

By Krystal K. (MSW’23) I moved from Georgia to Malden, Massachusetts specifically for BU School of Social Work’s MSW program. In case you were wondering, that’s about 1,000 miles from point A to point B, and some of you may be trekking across even longer distances. If you’re reading this, you may be in the […]

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Finding Work-Life Balance as an MSW Student

By Adeola A. (MSW’23) Self-care is such an important life skill to have, but learning it is easier said than done. We are encouraged to focus on self care all the time: in school, during classes, at work, and with our friends and family. But how can we take care of ourselves when our responsibilities […]

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Living in Allston: Tips from a BUSSW Student

By Isabella N. (MSW’24) If you’re new to Boston, it can be challenging to know the best neighborhoods for apartments outside of Boston University (BU) campus housing. I’d like to share my journey of finding an apartment and what I learned along the way to help you find your new Boston home. Finding an Allston […]