Category: Student’s Blog
History Has Its Eyes On You
by Abigail Kass (Fall 2016)
This past semester, I was lucky enough to spend a few months in DC during one of the craziest and most turbulent times in U.S. history. From attending briefings on Capitol Hill, to exploring historic sites throughout the city, to even just grabbing brunch in Adams Morgan, my semester in DC was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. More
Washington, D.C. – A Crossroads of Action and Adventure
by Samuel Baker (Fall 2016)
Before I attempt to reflect on my experiences in D.C. this semester, it must be noted that the Presidential election has influenced my perspective on what I have seen and on what I have done. Indeed, the primary reason I decided to spend my penultimate undergraduate semester in Washington was to witness what I believe to be a pivotal election in our nation’s history, More
Finding my Path in DC
by Caroline Melville (Fall 2016)
Prior to coming to Washington this fall, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had been once before for an eighth grade field trip, but at that time in my life I could not fully appreciate everything in Washington. My goals upon arriving in Washington were to fully immerse myself in the DC culture and hone in on my communication skills throughout the semester. More
Trying to Slow Down the Fastest City in the World
by Brian Cole (Fall 2016)
Washington D.C. might be the fastest city I’ve ever been to. Boston is a bustling city, and New York never sleeps, but to me, neither one has anything on D.C. It’s like being in another world. There are always a million different things to do. More
Running Through the 202
by Taryn Ottaunick (Fall 2016)
I’ve always believed that the best way to engage with a city is to run through it. Although I started running in my hometown in New Jersey, I did not really get into the sport until I began going to Boston University. More
Washington Contrasts
by Erika Agbi (Fall 2016)
The fall of 2016 has been a unique one, much due to a presidential election with results that stunned people around the world. Not only was I lucky to get to spend the semester in Boston University’s Washington, D.C. Internship Program, I also got to produce the University’s Washington, D.C. coverage on the night of the election. More
City of Compromise
by Jimmy King (Fall 2016)
Walking down Florida Avenue and the U Street area of Washington, you might feel as though you’re in a Deep South suburb. But in a 10-minute ride towards K Street, you’re right back in the concrete and glass, allegedly “soulless”, Washington that most Americans think of when conceptualizing their Capitol. More
The Art of Observation
by Erica Pierce (Summer 2016)
We all know one of the best ways to get to know a city is people watch. Luckily, DC makes this a very easy task, as its streets are rife with accommodations that make process of observation both subtle and enlightening – most notable of these are its benches. More
The Green House
by Pedro Virguez (Summer 2016)
Having spent three months in DC forming part of the Boston University Washington D.C. study abroad summer program, I can say that I feel more prepared than ever before for my post college career. The program enabled me to get out of my comfort zone by implementing courses More
