November 24th, 2015
in Fall 2015, Student's Blog
4 Reasons I chose to study “abroad” in Washington
Heather Goldin
Fall 2015
Entering Boston University, I knew I wanted to study abroad. Last Spring, I was deciding between leaving the country completely — a choice that 40 percent of students make — and interning in Washington, D.C. Here are the reasons I chose to be in the Nation’s capital.
1. Networking with professionals, and other students
Boston University’s Washington, DC program is typically smaller than other abroad destinations, which is a great way to get to know other students in the program. Many of my peers are also interested in coming back to DC after graduation, so I know that they will be great connections down the road. More
Tagged abroad vs. DC, application process, CNN, Connections, DC, explore, Fall 2015, Heather Goldin, Internship, job opportunities, Nation’s capital, Networking, Study Abroad
April 7th, 2014
in Spring 2014, Student's Blog, Washington, DC
By Charles Crocker
Spring 2014
As anyone can point out, Washington has little regard for money. With a debt that our grandchildren’s grandchildren will still be paying off, and an ability to pass a budget that’s more in line with fighting over toys in preschool than passing legislation in the government, one has to think if they ever even consider monetary transactions. Well, as it turns out, the currency of Washington is not a five spot with Lincoln’s mug. It’s business cards. A day doesn’t go by where one doesn’t receive or give out info to someone wearing a fancy suit. It’s not about how many bills are in your wallet, rather how many business cards are in your pocket.
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Tagged Charles Crocker, Connections, DC, Networking, Spring 2014
