BU has so many resources it's almost overwhelming. Everyone is there to help you. What you learn is very relevant to the real world.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you end your first semester with good grades because you have to work really hard to recover from poor ones. See your professors for help if you're having any trouble. It really helps to get to know the faculty there, even the ones you don't have classes with. Also, make sure to use every resource you can to really get your money's worth.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The courses are not always easy but they're relevant. It may be wise to change your study habits because what has worked for you in the past may not work now. I struggled my first year and almost fell into academic probation. I started using the educational resources and meeting with advisors and really pushing myself and I was about to make the Dean's List. Anything is possible here. You don't have to come in as an A+ student, but you can't be lazy if you want to make good grades.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are nicer than other schools I've visited. They're all actually pretty nice if you're not particular about certain things & can properly distinguish a craphole from a decent place. As expensive as it is, there are a few spots they could improve. Wherever you live, you get used to it. I personally didn't have bug problems or anything like that. Maintenance was speedy if you ever needed it. They always try to have floor events if you really want to be involved. I never really knew anyone on my floors but you find friends elsewhere so it's ok.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food at BU is better than most campuses. In fact, the nicest dining hall is too fancy for me. I'm a chicken & rice kind of person, and they really have a variety of foods & international dishes, which I'm not always into variety. But they always have pizza that I can rely on. Too fancy? I obviously have no real gripes about the food. There's a restaurant type place called Late Night Kitchen that takes dining points and it's a nice place with good food. There's also other places along Comm Ave that take dining points such as Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Extreme Pita, etc.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's almost too much to do sometimes. There are so many clubs and activities. I barely did any, so for anyone who is more involved than I am, you're most likely going to have a great time because I sure am having a great time.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
BU is a very reputable school. Specifically, I am in the Questrom School of Business and I feel like they prepare you very well for the real-world. It helps to know that you're not wasting your time and breaking your back studying for nothing. The relevance of what I'm being taught makes me want to understand the material more because I know that I'll actually be using it. I still don't think that any university should be $50k+ a year but that's a different story for a different day. I'm here and I love it. Even with the thousands of students here, I still feel like I'm cared for on an individual level. We have it better than a lot of other schools, so I feel like the complaints should be kept to a minimum. It's all about perspective. I'm very happy to be here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Plenty of clubs and activities. It almost gets overwhelming at times, but it's great.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
It's an open campus on a public street so things do happen. But they have a shuttle that runs late into the night & that's helpful for getting around depending on where you are. The BU police are nearby. I feel pretty good about the safety.
BU has so many resources it's almost overwhelming. Everyone is there to help you. What you learn is very relevant to the real world.
Make sure you end your first semester with good grades because you have to work really hard to recover from poor ones. See your professors for help if you're having any trouble. It really helps to get to know the faculty there, even the ones you don't have classes with. Also, make sure to use every resource you can to really get your money's worth.
The courses are not always easy but they're relevant. It may be wise to change your study habits because what has worked for you in the past may not work now. I struggled my first year and almost fell into academic probation. I started using the educational resources and meeting with advisors and really pushing myself and I was about to make the Dean's List. Anything is possible here. You don't have to come in as an A+ student, but you can't be lazy if you want to make good grades.
The dorms are nicer than other schools I've visited. They're all actually pretty nice if you're not particular about certain things & can properly distinguish a craphole from a decent place. As expensive as it is, there are a few spots they could improve. Wherever you live, you get used to it. I personally didn't have bug problems or anything like that. Maintenance was speedy if you ever needed it. They always try to have floor events if you really want to be involved. I never really knew anyone on my floors but you find friends elsewhere so it's ok.
The food at BU is better than most campuses. In fact, the nicest dining hall is too fancy for me. I'm a chicken & rice kind of person, and they really have a variety of foods & international dishes, which I'm not always into variety. But they always have pizza that I can rely on. Too fancy? I obviously have no real gripes about the food. There's a restaurant type place called Late Night Kitchen that takes dining points and it's a nice place with good food. There's also other places along Comm Ave that take dining points such as Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Extreme Pita, etc.
There's almost too much to do sometimes. There are so many clubs and activities. I barely did any, so for anyone who is more involved than I am, you're most likely going to have a great time because I sure am having a great time.
BU is a very reputable school. Specifically, I am in the Questrom School of Business and I feel like they prepare you very well for the real-world. It helps to know that you're not wasting your time and breaking your back studying for nothing. The relevance of what I'm being taught makes me want to understand the material more because I know that I'll actually be using it. I still don't think that any university should be $50k+ a year but that's a different story for a different day. I'm here and I love it. Even with the thousands of students here, I still feel like I'm cared for on an individual level. We have it better than a lot of other schools, so I feel like the complaints should be kept to a minimum. It's all about perspective. I'm very happy to be here.
Plenty of clubs and activities. It almost gets overwhelming at times, but it's great.
It's an open campus on a public street so things do happen. But they have a shuttle that runs late into the night & that's helpful for getting around depending on where you are. The BU police are nearby. I feel pretty good about the safety.