As an engineering student, there is plenty of new information to learn. Although some science professors are not the best teachers, you end up learning all the material some way or another! The math professors are better. It's not as convenient, but everyone struggles the same way so you all learn the same amount... and it's a lot. The required writing courses are also extremely helpful. There are tons of choices and you're bound to find a class you like. The writing teachers I had also made a clear point to teach the correct structure to writing an essay - but they still gave some room to be creative. My Matlab programming class was a great class too and I definitely enjoyed it.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
My first semester was rough because it's always hard to get used to college, but once I joined a sorority I was set. Making friends and going out and spending more time in Boston makes time fly so fast. You might think at first that the people of Boston are rude or that people aren't as friendly as they are back home, but eventually you'll find people who are just like you. It's really just about surrounding yourself with the people you like and you're bound to find a group in a place as big as BU.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This is definitely an EXPENSIVE school. I couldn't afford it if I didn't have financial aid... but they're generous with financial aid too so don't worry! I think if you're getting a degree that you're proud of then it's definitely worth spending your college years in Boston. This is the best city to be in because it has so many opportunities.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get to know everyone on your floor during your freshman year. There are going to be so many different types of people. The school is so big that sometimes you'll feel lost, but if you get to know a lot of different groups of people, you'll see more people on Comm Ave. who you can say hi to during the day. Try to also make friends from classes. It's hard because you're trying to focus on material most of the time... but sit next to someone and talk to them before class starts. Do it a couple times and you might become friends.
Don't get too caught up in this whole new drinking phenomena. You'll really regret it when you get your GPA and your parents don't give you as much spending money. Not just that, but you'll end up trying to overcome that GPA for the rest of your college years.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who like to explore - there is plenty to explore in Boston. The T will take you everywhere in Boston and only for a small fee.
If you want to join a sorority without the hazing, this is the place for you!
If you really like hockey.
This is more of a place for people who are outgoing and willing to meet people and be creative. There are so many artsy people ...but to be honest there's pretty much every type of person at this school because it's so big.
As an engineering student, there is plenty of new information to learn. Although some science professors are not the best teachers, you end up learning all the material some way or another! The math professors are better. It's not as convenient, but everyone struggles the same way so you all learn the same amount... and it's a lot. The required writing courses are also extremely helpful. There are tons of choices and you're bound to find a class you like. The writing teachers I had also made a clear point to teach the correct structure to writing an essay - but they still gave some room to be creative. My Matlab programming class was a great class too and I definitely enjoyed it.
My first semester was rough because it's always hard to get used to college, but once I joined a sorority I was set. Making friends and going out and spending more time in Boston makes time fly so fast. You might think at first that the people of Boston are rude or that people aren't as friendly as they are back home, but eventually you'll find people who are just like you. It's really just about surrounding yourself with the people you like and you're bound to find a group in a place as big as BU.
This is definitely an EXPENSIVE school. I couldn't afford it if I didn't have financial aid... but they're generous with financial aid too so don't worry! I think if you're getting a degree that you're proud of then it's definitely worth spending your college years in Boston. This is the best city to be in because it has so many opportunities.
Get to know everyone on your floor during your freshman year. There are going to be so many different types of people. The school is so big that sometimes you'll feel lost, but if you get to know a lot of different groups of people, you'll see more people on Comm Ave. who you can say hi to during the day. Try to also make friends from classes. It's hard because you're trying to focus on material most of the time... but sit next to someone and talk to them before class starts. Do it a couple times and you might become friends. Don't get too caught up in this whole new drinking phenomena. You'll really regret it when you get your GPA and your parents don't give you as much spending money. Not just that, but you'll end up trying to overcome that GPA for the rest of your college years.
People who like to explore - there is plenty to explore in Boston. The T will take you everywhere in Boston and only for a small fee. If you want to join a sorority without the hazing, this is the place for you! If you really like hockey. This is more of a place for people who are outgoing and willing to meet people and be creative. There are so many artsy people ...but to be honest there's pretty much every type of person at this school because it's so big.