3 STEM Students Weigh in on Studying Abroad, Share Highlights
Taking Technical Courses and Developing Problem-Solving Skills Can Take Place in Many Ways and Countries With many different STEM-related programs, students who are studying the sciences at BU have options when it comes to studying abroad and challenging themselves in unfamiliar environments. While focusing on the frontiers of science and technology can be challenging in and of itself, many students also seek to take technical courses and develop their problem-solving skills while experiencing life in a new country. This can take place in many different ways and countries, as students study abroad for different reasons and have lots of diverse interests, More
An Inside Look at The International Peer Mentor Program
Nuria Rodriguez Ruiz and Isabel Cortes Weiss Find Connection in their Shared Experience of Moving to a New Country One of the many initiatives and programs run by Global Programs is The International Peer Mentor (IPM) program. The IPM program – originally conceived by the Office of Orientation – “is designed to provide a ‘first friend’ and support and advice for new international students with their transition to BU,” says Amanda Miller, Managing Director, Strategy and Communications, who oversees the IPM program within Global Programs. The program matches new international undergraduates with a trained student mentor based on their background, academic interests, More
Journalism Student Hopes Her Future Career Path Involves a Return to London
Josephine Best Relished Working and Living in London Through Study Abroad Josephine Best has always wanted to move to London. With her dad hailing from Newcastle, England, and her uncle living just outside of London, perhaps it’s no surprise that Best is drawn to this cosmopolitan and culturally rich capital. In addition to family ties to the city, she has a great appreciation for London’s excellent public transit system that allowed her to explore the city’s history, culture, arts, dining scene, and more. Studying Abroad in BU’s London Internship Program gave Best a taste of living and working in London. The program... More
For Spanish Minor Riley Minns, Madrid Offered Countless Opportunities for Growth and Exploration
For Riley Minns (CAS ’26), learning never stops and curiosity is constant. She has participated in not one, but two Study Abroad programs in Madrid, Spain, a city she loves for its culture, pleasant weather most of the year, and beautiful Spanish language. “I’m a Spanish minor, and I’ve been taking Spanish since middle school, so I wanted to study somewhere where I could be speaking the language every day and become more fluent in it,” Minns says. “Through these experiences, I’ve found that I surprised myself with how much I know every day and how well I could speak to... More
Two Different Study Abroad Experiences Teach Violet Barton How to Step into a New World and Succeed
International Relations Major Explores Humanitarian Work in Both Geneva and South Africa Violet Barton (Pardee ’25) can count herself among the first students to have taken part in BU’s newer Cape Town, South Africa program. She can also count herself among the small number of students who complete more than one BU study abroad program. An international relations major and someone who is interested in international development, Barton was eager to study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland, home of many humanitarian, political, and economic organizations. She did this in fall 2023 in one of BU’s Geneva Internship programs and had a variety of... More
Improving Healthcare Access in Rural Countries and Promoting Health Equity
SPH Graduate Student and Doctor-Turned-Health-Tech-Entrepreneur Makes an Impact in Nepal Dr. Sanjiv Gupta (SPH’ 25) grew up in an economically backward district in Nepal. Siraha, from where Dr. Gupta hails, is one of the bottom districts in the human development index in the country. Apart from capturing the economic reality of the place, the human development index also informs social indicators such as education and health. “A majority of people in the district did not have running water and depended on ground or surface water for their livelihood,” Dr. Gupta says. “Around the monsoon season, we would see a deluge of diarrhea... More
IEW Through the Years
Each year, International Education Week (IEW) celebrates Boston University’s global engagement, and this year’s IEW will offer many exciting events for the entire BU community across BU’s campuses. Starting Nov. 11, events ranging from multicultural writing and art showcases to research talks (and more) will be offered. To register your event as an IEW event, please fill out the form on the Global Programs site. Then be sure to check the full calendar of IEW events in early Nov. on our website. Global Programs applauds the BU community’s commitment to creating opportunities for exchanging ideas, building community, sparking curiosity on global issues, and broadening... More
Extending Student Wellbeing Across the Globe
Numerous BU Study Abroad Locations and Student Wellbeing Collaborate in Many Ways to Support Students’ Holistic Wellbeing From Dublin to London to Madrid, Boston University Study Abroad students have learned about the incredible power of trees – up close and in a hands-on way. In grant-funded programs run with Student Wellbeing, the teams at BU Dublin, BU London, and BU Madrid took their study abroad students to mountainous County Wicklow, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the Casa de Campo park, respectively, where they planted trees, learned about carbon offsetting, and worked with local NGOs. The program is one of... More
Studying English, Enjoying a Boston Summer – Just 22 Years Apart
Tangier followed in her mother Leli Chen’s footsteps at CELOP When Leli Chen studied at CELOP 22 years ago little did she know that her daughter, Tangier Lai, would end up following a similar path. Tangier, who participated in CELOP’s EducationUSA Academy, enjoyed the program and says she improved her English language skills as well as her interpersonal skills. She also learned about the process and requirements for applying to colleges in the U.S. “I learned how to cooperate with other people and how to overcome challenges,” she says while reflecting on her academics and the experience of living in the Warren... More
BU Student’s Participation in the Venice Studio Arts Program Allows for Exploration in the Creative Arts Abroad
Seeking Inspiration in Treasured Classics, Pushing Artistic Boundaries Contribute to Incredible Experience From her early years spent sketching to her discovery of Photoshop in high school, Boston University student Lilia Geguchadze (CFA '25) has always been drawn to the creative arts. She knew she wanted to pursue this interest in college, and from there, the idea of a full-time career path in visual storytelling began to unfold. To help bring this future to fruition, Geguchadze sought a program that would allow her to expand her knowledge while also empowering her to explore various fields. The College of Fine Arts at BU, More
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