Tagged: culture
Individuality, Diversity, and Inclusion
by Lindsay Pradieu (Spring 2017)
Washington DC is without a doubt known for the diversity of its people and its cultural experiences. I came to the capitol city because I wanted to explore its local and international food, More
The Wondrous Experience of Capitol Hill
by Taylor-Ann Greenwood (Spring 2017)
As one of the most diverse cities in the nation, Washington D.C. offers an astonishing array of social, cultural, and historical experiences for its visitors and residents. As I quickly discovered More
Washington, DC: The Embodiment of Freedom of Speech and Expression
by Allie Roberts (Spring 2017)
When I began my semester in the BUDC program, I was a bit confused as to what was the “tale of two cities” to which my professors were referring. As far as I saw it, DC was a small enough city that there could not be that noticeable of a divide, More
Fashion Meets DC
by Sophie Cohn (Fall 2016)
When most people think of Washington, D.C., the typical professional avenues that come to mind are politics, journalism, and maybe even American history- however if you can peak behind the sometimes impossibly hazy clouds of this aspect of the city- you will find a city booming More
DC Perspective
by Alexandra Warren (Fall 2016)
Washington DC is unlike any city I have ever been to. I did my best to take the time to explore the city this semester, and I think I was able to get a feeling for the culture. It took me a while to figure out how I feel about DC. As I walked around the various neighborhoods, I noticed that each one had a very different feel to it. More
Alejandro Herreria
Culture: D.C. from the Eyes of a BU Student
By Alejandro Herreria
Spring 2015
When I first came to Washington, D.C. as part of the Boston University Study Abroad program, I was unsure what to expect as far as the culture. I really enjoyed the city the last time I visited but was unsure of how it would be living in a city known primarily for politics. Would I be the only one who didn’t know a lot about politics? Would the city’s charm wear off as I started to grow tired of political talk? These were honest questions that I had asked myself on the eight hour drive down from Massachusetts, which were all the more terrifying since I didn’t really know the answers.
