Resources

Everything You Need to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2022

From student discounts to helpful apps, kick off the semester on the right foot

With the start of a new semester, many students tend to find themselves feeling immensely overwhelmed. This list of helpful resources, curated for Boston University students, can help ease stress. Whether you need to express yourself creatively or simply need help to stay organized and on track, the means to do so at BU are vast. From museums in the greater Boston area to student-run centers right on-campus, BU students can set themselves up for success throughout 2022.

Museums

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

While all those named Isabella get free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, BU students get a discounted rate of just $13 to the famous museum. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is known for its beautiful architecture, art, and the infamous museum theft that happened on March 18, 1990. Detailed and documented in Netflix’s This Is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist, visitors can still see the empty frames of the stolen paintings at the museum.

Institute of Contemporary Art

Boston University students can visit the Seaport’s Institute of Contemporary Art for a discounted price of $10 with their student ID. If students hope to find free tickets, the ICA grants visitors free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9 pm. Its latest exhibition closed on January 30, and the Institute of Contemporary Art will soon welcome a variety of new pieces and installations.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts grants free admission to all Boston University students who present a valid student ID. With 11 exhibitions currently, and 3 new openings this spring, the MFA is a great place to spend any day off.

On-Campus Resources

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

With free admission for all Boston University students and faculty, the Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre stands in the center of the Charles River Campus. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy any of BU’s many theater productions. Learn more about upcoming events at the Booth Theater and other CFA exhibitions and shows below.

Writing Center & Center for Career Development

BU’s various writing centers across campus allow students to strengthen their writing assignments by providing free access to writing assistance. The Writing Center provides writing assistance by appointment to all members of the BU community (student, alumni, faculty, or staff members).

From writing a résumé to searching for internships, the Center for Career Development (CCD) at BU provides students the opportunity and the resources to improve their job search. Whether you have specific questions or would just like to have your cover letter reviewed, the CCD is a great resource to find help.

BUild Lab Workshops

BUild Lab, on Comm Ave directly across from Marsh Chapel, gives students the resources to bring their thoughts to life. BUild Lab provides a creative space for all Terriers, whether building skills or launching new ideas.

Apps

Headspace

Now, amid a new semester, homework and exams are well underway. With Headspace, students can follow guided meditations to help ease stress and improve sleep.

Google Calendar

To keep up with assignments, classes, and extracurricular activities, Google Calendar is not only very easy for students to use, but is also a great tool to stay organized throughout the semester. Along with Google Calendar, students can also take advantage of the entire Google Workspace suite.

The beginning of new classes, clubs, and catching up with friends can feel too overwhelming with the new semester underway. However, it is vital for students to know the wide range of options and resources available to help them. Good luck this semester, Terriers!