Students Recognized for Outstanding e-Portfolios
By Adriana Rivera In an interdisciplinary curriculum like that offered by the College of General Studies, making connections across courses is of paramount importance. Through the use of Digication’s e-Portfolio tool, students can do just that, compiling assignments from all of their courses into one concise package that showcases the depth and breadth of their learning. […]
Meet Your CGS Student Government
This spring, the College of General Studies Class of 2027 elected new officers to represent their peers in the CGS Student Government Association for the upcoming year. We caught up with your representatives to talk about their CGS experiences and their plans for sophomore year. Muneeb Mahmood, President Why did you apply for your specific […]
Meet the Instructors: The CGS Sophomore-Year Experience
The CGS experience is unlike any other at Boston University. To celebrate the uniqueness of our program, we created a course that gives sophomores further insight into this experience while also equipping them with the tools and resources they need to continue their success at Boston University. CGS SY201 is a 1-unit, Pass/Fail course offered […]
Senior Spotlight 2024
To celebrate the Class of 2024, we asked graduates who attended CGS to share their memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for the future. Congratulations Class of 2024! Gabrielle Drillis, CGS and Pardee, International Relations Major What student organizations have you been involved in? Under-Secretary General of Boards and Cabinets for BarMUN XVI, Chief of Staff for […]
CGS Syllabus: Food in London
By Gabrielle Drillis Traveling abroad presents endless opportunities to connect with peers, explore new places, learn about different cultures, and indulge in foreign cuisines. Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to learn in a unique, hands-on environment where they are fully immersed into the content of the curriculum. Master Lecturer John Regan took this opportunity […]
Peer Mentors program provides support to first-year students
By Gabrielle Drillis Navigating the first semester of college is an exciting and unpredictable journey. The combination of living on your own, taking on rigorous academics, making new friends, and adjusting to a new environment in the heart of Boston presents many new opportunities, but can also be a large undertaking for any first-year student. […]
From CGS Student to Published Author
By Gabrielle Drillis When Marcus Wachira (‘22, ENG ‘24) started his gap semester as a first-year CGS student, he couldn’t have predicted that just three years later he’d be a published author. Wachira is a senior studying mechanical engineering with a passion for creative writing. During his time at BU, he has earned the title […]
My CGS Experience: Developing a Love for the Humanities
By Sana Iqbal We all come into this world as a blank canvas, waiting for people and experiences to leave a mark on us. Among all my learning experiences, the influence of the College of General Studies has left the most influential mark on me. The day I received my acceptance letter to CGS was […]
Student graduates with Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
By Chelsea Feinstein Dylan Chow (’21, CAS’23) became the third student to graduate with the College of General Studies’ Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies this spring. The minor, introduced in spring 2021, focuses on the intersection of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, and the way that thinking across these disciplines can help to solve […]
Senior Spotlight 2023
To celebrate the Class of 2023, we asked graduates who attended CGS to share their memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for the future. Congratulations Class of 2023! Iris Fitzsimmons Christensen, CGS and CAS, Spanish and International Relations Major What student organizations have you been involved in? Delta Phi Epsilon, Migration Tales, UROP, Global House What […]