Seven Questions with Alumna Elizabeth Agneta
Elizabeth Agneta (CGS’13 & CAS’15) used the College of General Studies as a foundation to launch a career in medicine. We caught up with Elizabeth in her third year of medical school to talk about what her time at CGS meant to her and how it has shaped her life. What have you been doing […]
#My100Days: Focusing On Your Passions
Every year, CGS students share their gap semester experiences with us through the hashtag #My100Days. For many students, the gap semester is a chance to focus inward, whether that means pursuing a hobby, spending time with family and friends, or prioritizing self-improvement. From starting a blog to running a marathon, here are some of the ways […]
#My100Days: Traveling the World
Every year, CGS students share their gap semester experiences with us through the hashtag #My100Days. Many students choose to use the gap semester to travel the world through programs and internships or on their own. From backpacking through Europe to a road trip around the U.S. and Canada, here are some of the places the […]
Seven Questions with Alumna Phoebe Gittelson
Phoebe Gittelson (CGS ‘12, COM ‘14) is a musician and poet who sees law as “the highest form of poetry.” She’s now pursuing a law degree at CUNY School of Law, where she’s an advocate for environmental justice and equitable access to food.
#My100Days: Working as a teacher’s assistant in Taiwan
Clara Sudol (CGS ‘21), used the gap semester as an opportunity to get out of her comfort zone. Clara spent the semester in Taiwan where she worked as a teacher’s assistant in an elementary school. We spoke to her about her time abroad and how it prepared her to succeed at BU.
#My100Days: Leo Chen supports veterans as a legal intern
Leo Chen knew he wanted to spend his gap semester interning in the legal field. The internship he ended up landing, with the SIU School of Law’s Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program, showed him how rewarding practicing law could be.
Alumni Spotlight: Onyemaechi Onyekwu Fulfills Childhood Dream of Becoming A Midwife
For Onyemaechi Onyekwu (CGS’10, SAR’12), the College of General Studies was one step on the path toward fulfilling a lifelong dream. The CGS alumna just passed the boards to become a certified midwife (CNM).
My CGS: A Q&A with Sydney Pickering
When Sydney Pickering (CGS ’20, CAS ’22) was presented with an opportunity to join the Boston Celtics dance team, during her gap semester, she moved from her home in Los Angeles to Boston five months early to join the team.
My CGS: A Q&A with Faith Rynda
Faith Rynda (CGS ’20, CAS ’22) is a sophomore who is passionate about politics, travel, and being an active member of the CGS community. We spoke with her about her her internship in Gov. Charlie Baker’s office and her advice for getting the most out of CGS.
#My100Days: Building Networks in the Gap Semester
Bruce Dennis (CGS’20) used his gap semester to explore his interests and build his network. His advice: “Use this time to really do something you want to do because this is the time when you don’t have the stress of school.”