Tagged: Business
Fashion Meets DC
by Sophie Cohn (Fall 2016)
When most people think of Washington, D.C., the typical professional avenues that come to mind are politics, journalism, and maybe even American history- however if you can peak behind the sometimes impossibly hazy clouds of this aspect of the city- you will find a city booming More
The Green House
by Pedro Virguez (Summer 2016)
Having spent three months in DC forming part of the Boston University Washington D.C. study abroad summer program, I can say that I feel more prepared than ever before for my post college career. The program enabled me to get out of my comfort zone by implementing courses More
Gabriella Zen
Dressing for Success: Fashion and Feminism
Gabriella Zen
Summer 2015
I grew up surrounded by style and an appreciation for a well-coordinated outfit. I was told stories of purple suede booties, thigh-high leather boots, crème silk blouses, and olive wool coats. My grandmother used to hand-sew my bibs and baby clothes using fun colorful patterns. I spent afternoons with my mom at the garment manufacturer factory where she worked in merchandising. She took me to her annual sample sales that would bring hundreds of women wanting to get their hands on the most beautiful clothes.
At a young age I was encouraged to add personal flair to simple school uniforms, focus on colors and fit, find that balance between classic and current. As I got older, I started exploring my own personal style. I am the most confident when my outfits are thought out, coordinated, and well fitted. I firmly believe that people dress for themselves; not for examination by others.
Audrey Xiong
How Is My Internship Related to My Major?
By Audrey Xiong
Summer 2014
I’m working as a social media intern at 100Reporters, a nonprofit investigative reporting organization in Washington DC. I’ve studied Business for three years, and have just started pursuing a second degree in Public Relations in the spring semester (2014). When I was applying to different internship positions, a question often arose: What are the advantages, if any, of double-majoring in Business and PR?
