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to intern for Microsoft—in istanbul.

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to work with the dead.

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To perform an improvised piece at the Annual Poetry Slam.

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To spend a summer in Ayacucho brushing up on Peruvian politics.

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A buckle-up, hold-on-to-your-seat, express-lane ride to what makes BU such a smart choice. Ready? Let’s go.

You’ll love it here. It’s that simple.

If the idea of being challenged, pushed, pulled, confounded, and inspired by Pulitzer Prize winners, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows excites you, then you will thrive here. If, though, the thought of attending a university that is part of the prestigious Association of American Universities, is ranked 42 in the country,* and has over 2,000 research laboratories leaves you a bit weak in the knees, that’s great, too. After all, why wouldn’t you be a little nervous when you’re about to embark on an odyssey that could change your life forever?

OK, that’s it. Our 30 seconds are up. But if you want to learn even more about what makes BU tick, read on. We dare you.

BU IN 30 SECONDS.

*See U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2015

When you’re in Professor Judy Braha’s acting class, you’ve got just 30 seconds to turn laughter to tears, day to night, loss to gain, and life to death. But no pressure.

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The average person can run the length of Nickerson Field in 30 seconds.We dare you to do it in 25!

According to Professor Ari Trachtenberg in the College of Engineering, it takes a password-cracker 30 seconds to try roughly 4 million passwords.

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Think you’re smarter than this macarthur genius? She sure hopes so.

THE DARING DOZEN

You’ll notice it almost immediately. The professors you encounter at BU aren’t just teachers. They’re doers—and brilliant ones at that. In fact, 85 percent of our full-time faculty have a PhD or equivalent. Two are Nobel Prize winners. There are two Pulitzer Prize winners, a former US Poet Laureate, 45 Guggenheim Fellows, and 12 Sloan Research Fellows. We’ve even got a two-time Emmy Award winner. Find out more fast facts at bu.edu/admissions, but for now, understand this: The following professors aren’t just faces in a viewbook. They’re here teaching classes every day. And chances are when you’re a student here, they’ll be teaching one of yours.

They’re brilliant, challenging, and controversial. Best of all, they keep regular office hours.

Looking to brush up on your Urdu and classical Persian lit?Professor Sunil Sharma is the leading expert in the field. And he’s ready to talk.

What’s a former CIA operative doing teaching undergrads at BU? If we told you we’d have to kill you.

Professor Kopell is investigating why patients wake up during surgery.

Go ahead, solve it. A question from Professor DeSilva:

When did upright walking begin? Answer below.

Bones from Africa indicate that our

ancestors were walking on two legs

by 4 million years ago, perhaps even as far

back as 6 million.

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MARY JANE DOHERTYCOM, Film When it comes to documentary filmmaking, Professor Doherty is rewriting the book. Or should we say, retelling the story? Her latest film about children growing up in Cuba’s world-class national ballet program is an example of what she calls a “narrative documentary.” She avoids interacting with her subjects through interviewing or other methods familiar to traditional documentaries. The “fourth wall” remains in place, although the narrative unfolding behind it is entirely real. Doherty is the director of the Film Production Program and teaches a variety of film production courses.

LAURENCE KOTLIKOFFCAS, EconomicsWhen your professor has made international headlines by saying he would love to “upend the US banking system,” you know you’re not in your high school economics class anymore. Widely considered an authority on today’s most pressing fiscal issues, Professor Kotlikoff has served as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Harvard Institute for International Development, and the US Department of Labor.

ANDRÉ de QUADROSCFA, Music and Music Education What’s a BU professor doing in a prison in Thailand? The same thing he’s doing in prisons just outside of Boston: changing lives through music. Recently, de Quadros and one of his students led a music class as part of BU’s Prison Education Program. De Quadros was moved to see “these tough guys sing children’s songs like ‘Miss Mary Mack,’ and do it in an unaffected way.” When he’s not working with prisoners or conducting workshops with Palestinian and Israeli choirs, de Quadros is busy at BU teaching his students, who are always happy to sing his praises whenever they can.

SCOTT SEIDERSED, English EducationWhatever you do, don’t call Professor Seider’s work kid stuff—his research on the civic development of adolescents and emerging adults is some of the most respected in the country. He’s currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Adolescent Research and a contributing editor for the Journal of College and Character. His book Shelter: Where Harvard Meets the Homeless explains how college students can provide the homeless with support that older professionals cannot. We dare you to take him up on that.

NANCY KOPELL CAS, Mathematics You don’t have to be a MacArthur “genius” to investigate the connection between mathematics and the brain—but it sure helps. Professor Kopell uses her expertise in numbers to track the correlation between symptoms of neurological disorders, like Parkinson’s and schizophrenia, and changes in rhythms in the brain. The codirector of BU’s Center for Computational Neuroscience & Neural Technology, Kopell is also investigating why some patients who have undergone general anesthesia wake up during surgery. No wonder the London Mathematical Society elected her as an honorary member (did we mention Albert Einstein is an honorary member too?). There’s no shortage of accomplished women in the STEM community here, which is why we have a dedicated living and learning community for women in science & engineering (WISE).

JEREMY DeSILVA CAS, AnthropologyTracing evolution can be a slippery slope. But Professor DeSilva isn’t afraid to shake a few trees (or climb them) in order to answer the questions some people are afraid to ask. Like, did early humans walk upright or were they tree-climbers? He has some controversial thoughts on this ongoing debate. You can hear them all in his freshman anthropology class.

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Professor Kopell is using mathematics to investigate rhythms in the brain.

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THOMAS WHALENCGS, Social ScienceThey say all politics is local. But for Professor Thomas Whalen, it’s a national pastime. Considered a leading expert in American politics, Whalen isn’t shy about telling it the way he sees it. In fact, he’s an active commentator for media outlets such as the New York Times, Politico, CNN, and The Economist.

CARYL RIVERSCOM, JournalismJournalism Professor Caryl Rivers didn’t receive the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Professional Journalists by waiting for the stories to come to her. A nationally recognized journalist with over 40 years of experience, Professor Rivers blogs regularly on media and politics for the Huffington Post and is a frequent commentator for the award-winning website Women’s eNews. Her op-eds have appeared in national publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post, and she has authored 14 books.

STEPHEN PROTHERO CAS, ReligionHow does a professor of religion become one of TV’s hottest commodities, appearing on The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The O’Reilly Factor, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and The Today Show? When he suggests there are eight major religions that rule the world, not just two or three. If you can’t catch him on TV, the CNN Belief Blog, or Twitter (@sprothero), you can always catch him teaching one of his undergrad courses.

MICHELLE BARTONSMG, Organizational Behavior The best way to make any decision is to take your time and think it through, right? Well, what about when you don’t have time? Say, when you’re fighting a wildfire, or involved in the fast-paced world of high-tech entrepreneurship? These are just two examples that Professor Barton uses in her classes to show how people manage uncertainty in real time. A leading figure in the field of organizational behavior, Professor Barton is currently the Representative-at-Large for the Managerial and Organizational Cognition Division of the Academy of Management.

JOAN SALGE BLAKESAR, NutritionProfessor Salge Blake has a tough job: get people to eat better. Fortunately for all of us, she excels at it. One of the nation’s leading nutrition experts, she has appeared on numerous news programs, writes the Nutrition & You column for the Boston Globe, and hosts Joan’s Healthy Habits, an online chat. If you’re not a healthy eater now, you will be after spending a few weeks in Professor Salge Blake’s Introduction to Nutrition class. Check out her expertise yourself on Twitter: @joansalgeblake.

SHELDON GLASHOWCAS, PhysicsA Nobel Prize for Physics. Founder of Quantum Magazine. Recipient of the Oppenheimer Medal and Erice Science for Peace Prize. And a creator of the standard model for particle physics used in the field today. Professor Glashow is, without a doubt, one of the preeminent minds in all of physics. And a favorite among our undergrads.

“The test of whether it’s poetry is: does it sound beautiful when you say the words over, in your mind or your voice.”

Professor Robert Pinsky, former US Poet Laureate

In 1875, BU Professor Alexander Graham Bell received a year’s salary in advance to pursue his research. The following year, he invented the telephone.

Want to do well in Professor Barbara Gottfried’s course, Women in Comedy? Forget studying, and start laughing—students watch and interpret comediennes of stage, screen, and TV, such as Lucille Ball and, yes, the cast of Bridesmaids.

Is Professor Jeremy DeSilva walking a slippery slope as he talks about his research on the evolution of upright walking? go.bu.edu/experience

Go ahead, solve it. A question from Professor Salge Blake:

You have just completed a long workout, running on the treadmill and lifting weights. To refuel your body, you should:a) eat a large bananab) drink low-fat chocolate milkc) eat a hefty serving of pasta d) drink a sports drink, such as Gatorade,

that is fortified with electrolytes

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b) Got Milk? The best post-exercise recovery snack or meal should

contain both carbohydrates and proteins—low-fat chocolate milk

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Professor Prothero doesn’t mind talking about the shared beliefs unifying all great religions—before he dismisses that reasoning as dangerous. go.bu.edu/experience

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PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION

What’ll it be? A classic liberal education, something in the professional realm, or how about both? Like everything around here, the choice is yours. Of course, because this is BU, you’ve got a lot of choices. We have more than 250 programs of study spread out over our 10 undergraduate schools and colleges (see page 44 for the complete list). So where do you begin? How about at the top? Here are eight top-rated programs of study—some are majors; some minors. All of them underscore why BU is one of the elite private universities in the world. And why BU graduates were recently ranked 15th among US schools for employability.

We love them all, and these eight make us especially proud.

COSMIC CONTROVERSIES THE PROFANE HUMAN INFECTIOUS DISEASES DEAF LITERATURE AND AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOLKLORE FOREIGN REPORTING WEB DESIGN HINDI-URDU HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING LASERS FORENSIC ACCOUNTING PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT Ready for something different? Have we got some classes for you. THE LAW OF THE INTERNET SERIOUS COMIX: GRAPHIC NARRATIVES AND HISTORY GAME THEORY GUERRILLA WARFARE AND TERRORISM CINEMA PHYSICA FRENCH NEW WAVE DETECTIVE FICTION ARMED COMBAT BLACK RADICAL THOUGHT DYNAMICS OF SPACE VEHICLES HISTORY OF WESTERN ETHICS THE ECONOMICS OF POVERTY AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE US ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CREATION AND EVOLUTION ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY NEGOTIATIONS EXTRAGALACTIC ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY SYMBOL, MYTH, AND RITE TROPICAL RAINFOREST ECOLOGY CORPORATE IDENTITY DEATH AND IMMORTALITY ELECTRONIC COMMERCE INTRODUCTION TO FINE WINES TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY CHILD LABOR, CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, AND EDUCATION INVESTIGATIVE AND PROJECT REPORTING REFUGEES, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN RIGHTS NEUROPLASTICITY: ENABLING THE BRAIN TO HEAL ITSELF

Not sure what you want to be? Relax. You don’t need to choose a major for two years. In fact, as you can see in our video, not knowing is half the fun.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGOur Biomedical Engineering program is currently ranked #14 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. From understanding the human genome to pioneering surgical tools, Boston University biomedical engineers are committed to advancing research and education in biotechnology, biomolecular engineering, sensory systems, cardiopulmonary engineering, neuroscience, micro- and nanosystems, synthetic biology, systems biology, biomechanics, and biomaterials.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: COLLEGE OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION SCIENCES: SARGENT COLLEGEIt’s easy to see why U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our Occupational Therapy program at the top: a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, psychology, health, and health care, some of the nation’s top professors and practitioners, and a range of clinical experience through full-time clinical placements. If you’re interested in this outstanding graduate program, you can get a head start with Sargent College’s Behavior & Health undergraduate degree, which combines psychology with applied sciences.

DEAF STUDIES: SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe BU Deaf Studies program is one of the oldest and most renowned programs existing in Deaf education. It is the only program in the United States dedicated to theoretical and applied research in deafness with a particular

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Work with the dead. In the Gross Human Anatomy class at BU’s Sargent College, students get to work with real cadavers as they learn the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of the human body.

Year: JuniorMajor: Health SciencesHometown: Liverpool, NY

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Jeremy Meltzer

“I’m working as a research assistant at the Boston University Medical Campus in an ion channel laboratory that studies calcium influx and regulation in a number of cell types. I truly believe that my experience studying abroad in BU’s Grenoble Science Program was the main reason I was qualified for the position.”

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Feeling extra-ambitious? The BU Dual Degree program lets you earn two bachelor’s degrees from two under–graduate schools or colleges simultaneously.

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focus on a bilingual/bicultural approach to communication for the Deaf and for teachers of the Deaf. The undergraduate program in Deaf Studies offers both a major and a minor and includes invaluable field placements where students work with either hearing-impaired children or adults.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, FREDERICK S. PARDEE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIESInternational Relations is the most popular undergraduate major in the Pardee School, housed within CAS. And for good reason. The department attracts many students who complete double majors or minors in IR and related areas such as political science, economics, or foreign languages. The faculty includes both policy-oriented scholars and international relations professionals. Many are deeply involved in current issues of international relations through writing, consulting, and ongoing work with governments, international organizations, and think tanks.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS): SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Taking management into the future, MIS studies how technology intersects with—and changes—business and business practices. Like all SMG programs, it helps prepare students for what comes after college, giving them the background and skills necessary to be future leaders of industry. Looks like it’s working, too. In a survey of SMG’s recent graduates, 97% had jobs within 6 months of graduation.

JOURNALISM: COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONDon’t believe the hype: Journalism is not dead. In fact, it’s thriving. And our award-winning Journalism Department is leading the way. Take the Boston University State House Program, for example. It offers real-world experience producing content for Massachusetts daily newspapers, websites, and radio stations and typically produces some 200 byline pieces a semester along with blogs, radio reports, and video packages. We also offer journalism students a “study abroad” experience in Washington, DC, where they get to work as professional reporters in one of the most important and vibrant capitals in the world.

THEATRE: COLLEGE OF FINE ARTSIf theatre is in your blood, you’re going to want to be in the School of Theatre. From our 10 performance venues to our educational and artistic collaboration with the Huntington Theatre Company, the professional theatre-in-residence at Boston University, to our “guaranteed casting” policy (all eligible

College of Arts & Sciences Professor Robert Pinsky, a three-time US Poet Laureate, leads a poetry workshop in Room 222—where, legend has it, poet Robert Lowell taught Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, and George Starbuck in what is considered poetry’s most famous class.

“I love any class that Professor John Thornton (African American Studies) teaches. He taught me to challenge what I learned in high school.”

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Confident you want to be a doctor? Try our Seven-Year Accelerated Program in Liberal Arts & Medicine.

performance majors will be cast in a production every quarter), ours has been one of the country’s leading institutions for the study of acting, stage management, design, production, and all aspects of the theatrical profession for over 50 years.

ARCHAEOLOGY: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Welcome to the only dedicated undergraduate department of archaeology in the United States. Our students earn degrees in a highly interdisciplinary program while working closely with faculty who conduct field projects at sites throughout the world, including Mexico, Guatemala, Greece, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Faculty specializations include classical, Mesoamerican, Asian, and historical archaeology, as well as paleoethnobotany, geoarchaeology, and heritage management. In 2012, an assistant professor excavated what’s believed to be one of the oldest Maya calendars.

When he’s not teaching poetry, Professor Pinsky is performing it—with the BU Jazz Combo. go.bu.edu/experience

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N. Venkatraman, MIS Professor

“Coming into college I would never have guessed that I would minor in African American Studies, but after taking classes in political science, I found myself really interested in civil rights and wanted to learn more through the African American Studies Program. Plus, there are so many interesting internship opportunities in Boston that fuse my two interests, it makes me realize that coming to BU was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Year: Junior Major: Political Science Minor: African American StudiesHometown: Atlanta, GA

Kiera Vinson

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ARVIND AND CHANDAN NANDLAL KILACHAND HONORS COLLEGE

Every generation has inspirational thinkers. You know who they are. They’re the ones who see things differently. Who view the world from new perspectives. Who know every story has more than two sides and that each facet reveals something extraordinary. They unlock possibilities where none were thought to exist. They make a difference. Whether it’s the businessman who sees through the eyes of an artist, a musician with the probing curiosity of a scientist, or an educator who brings an engineer’s problem-solving acumen to the classroom, your generation will have inspirational thinkers, too. Any takers?

Don’t just study, create what will be studied next.

HIGHLIGHTS

A new approach to liberal education.What happens when the two dimensions of education—instruction and research—meet? You get the Kilachand Honors College— a four-year program where you and your professors will forge a new approach to liberal education, a combination of the arts and sciences and the professions.

The best of both worlds.While your work in the Kilachand Honors College satisfies most of your general education requirements, you’ll still pursue a major in one of our undergraduate schools and colleges. This means you’ll have the best of two worlds: the small classes and close interaction with the faculty of a small liberal arts college together with the easy access to the intellectual range and resources of a major urban research university.

Freshman seminars. Get ready to hit the ground running. From day one you’ll immerse yourself in some of the most challenging, most stimulating courses you’ve ever taken, such as The Camera as an Agent for Social Change; American Bioethics; The Secret Lives of Corporations; Humans Among Animals; and Emotion, Cognition, and the Brain.

Kilachand Honors College is filled with courses that are in a class by themselves. Like The Pluto Saga: How Do You Become a Planet and Stay a Planet?

“The thing about the Hadron Collider is it can be totally puzzling and wonderfully infuriating.” Andrew Cohen, Professor of Physics

Just when you thought you had a handle on Shakespeare, along comes Professor Litvin.

“I’m taking a six-person Kilachand Honors College seminar, Climate Change in Massachusetts, where we delve into my professor’s research. The seminar feels like a family, whether we are discussing phenotypic plasticity in the classroom or the changing culture of Boston while having lunch at a local Malaysian restaurant. The supportive, friendly, and encouraging environment of the honors community has greatly enhanced my experience at BU.”

Year: FreshmanMajor: Biology with concentration in Conservation BiologyHometown: Yorktown Heights, NY

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Go ahead, solve it. A question from Professor Litvin:

Antoine Galland obtained some of the stories in his Mille et Une Nuits from 14th-century manuscripts. Where did he get the rest? Answer below.

From a Syrian Christian monk named Hanna Diab,

who told them to him from memory over a two-month

period in Paris.

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Evan Kuras

Margaret Litvin

As a freshman, you’ll live with other Kilachand Honors College students in Kilachand Hall on beautiful Bay State Road.

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Being a student isn’t what it used to be.(And that’s a good thing.)

Teacher speaks. Student listens. That was then, this is BU. Here, when your professor speaks, you’re expected to speak back. To challenge and question what you’ve heard. And to wonder out loud. You’re also expected to push yourself away from your desk and get out there and practice what you’ve learned—in labs, in theaters, in hospitals, in the city, in another state, even in another country. After all, the best way to learn anything is to live it. It’s also a lot more fun.

SMART REDEFINED.

Got plans for the summer? Students in our Under-graduate Research Opportunities Program perform research 40 hours per week for a 10-week period during the summer.

Once you’re accepted to a BU International Internship Program, we’ll find you an internship that matches your interests and experience.

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Think Boston can get cold in the winter? Try spending a few weeks researching the origin of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

One thing you’ll learn about BU is that we love acronyms. One of the most popular is UROP, our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. UROP is where BU faculty members with research projects in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, education, and the arts connect with students who want to work with them. Maybe you’ll be helping Professor Simon Rabinovitch chronicle Russian Jewish history. (Full disclosure: Must be fluent in Russian.) Or maybe you’ll be working with Professor Malay Mazumder to devise a scalable manufacturing method for inexpensive fabrication of self-cleaning solar panels. With funding for UROP doubling to more than $1 million, there are hundreds of different research opportunities (bu.edu/urop) waiting for you. All you have to do is ask.

The fact that an elite university like BU offers internships is nothing to get excited about. It’s the types of internships, though, that really set us apart. Because we’re right in Boston, you have a wealth of opportunities to consider in lab sciences, medicine, advertising and public relations, the hospitality field, art history, government, physical therapy, and finance. But why stop at Boston? We also send students around the world for internships (Shanghai, anyone?). If you’re ready for some real-world experience, we’re ready to help make it happen.

Want to work in a lab? How about a cave? Got a thing for films of the Mexican Revolution? You’re going to love this.

Nothing beats on-the-job training. Especially when the job is an internship in Istanbul.

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli. Never mind pronouncing it. Try fighting it.

Is it possible to halt HIV/AIDS and reverse its spread? Senior Tara Vaughn thinks so. That’s why she interned at the World Health Organization in Geneva.

1. Are you a night owl? Seeking students to conduct research on circadian rhythms and sleep. A real dream job.

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2. Dig it. Collect plant, soil, water, and air samples to determine the impact pollution and climate change have on forest ecosystems.

3. Like to shake things up? Study the temperature and chemistry of the rocks inside the Earth with data from earthquakes.

RESEARCHERS WANTED.

The place to advance knowledge: BU has joined the Association of American Universities (AAU)—an invitation-only association of 62 leading research universities in the USA and Canada.

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Got a craving to intern for a national food program? Juniors Josh Brown and Héloïse Borden did. And now they’re hungry for even more. go.bu.edu/experience

The only thing common about our London Internship is the lower house as you work alongside Labour and Conservative members of Parliament. go.bu.edu/experience

Some people go to extremes when they participate in the Auckland Internship Program. Just ask senior Julia Kester, who navigated the largest commercially rafted waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. go.bu.edu/experience

Can You Raed Tihs Qiuclky? Junior Laura Sancho wants to know. That’s why she was awarded a stipend to research the way the eye and brain work together to help form sentences.

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Count and track thousands of bats in the caves of Texas.

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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

As much as we like having you around, we strongly encourage all of our students to get away every now and then. To study religion in Singapore. Hone your travel-writing skills in Australia. Develop agriculture in Zambia. Or brush up on organic chemistry in Madrid. But don’t stay away too long; there are plenty of ways to discover the world right here on campus, too.

The world is your campus. Take a look around.

International students at BU might consider a “reverse” study abroad experience by spending one semester in either Washington, DC, or Los Angeles.

Step outside your comfort zone and take a turn on Ecuador’s “swing at the end of the world” during BU Abroad’s Quito program. Photographer: Marine science major Sean Hacker Teper.

DO A WORLD OF GOOD. BU has a rich tradition of volunteering; here are just a few ways students give back: • BU Global Medical Brigades provides health

care in developing countries. • Global Days of Service. Last year, more than

4,000 volunteers performed 22,915 hours of service in 15 countries.

• Engineers Without Borders works on sustainable, equitable, and economical projects in developing communities.

FIND YOURSELF ABROAD. Ours is the study abroad program in the country, with nearly half of BU students challenging themselves to: • Brush up on Arabic while serving

organizations such as Amnesty International in Rabat, Morocco.

• Explore “The City of Light” while studying political science at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris.

• Build on an engineering education in Dresden, Germany, at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious technical universities.

• Choose from more than 90 opportunities in over 25 countries (bu.edu/abroad).

MEET THE WORLD RIGHT HERE. At Boston University, you’ll get worldwide perspectives just by roaming our campus. • Study at the new Frederick S. Pardee School

of Global Studies within the College of Arts & Sciences. The School’s mission is to improve the human condition around the globe through interdisciplinary research and education.

• Choose from more than 640 courses that address global and international themes.

• Study or research with international faculty from more than 90 countries.

• Meet students from countries ranging from Albania to Zimbabwe.

Chelsea Higgins

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Year: SophomoreMajor: Anthropology, Pre-medicine

“Volunteering with BU’s chapter of the Global Medical Brigades in Honduras gave me a more humanitarian perspective on medicine. Now I see that understanding the culture of the people you’re serving is as important as understanding medicine. That’s why I changed my major from neuroscience to anthropology.”

ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA BRAZIL BULGARIA CAMEROON CANADA CHILE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA COLOMBIA CZECH REPUBLIC WHERE OUR STUDENTS COME FROM DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT ESTONIA ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE GAMBIA REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA GERMANY GHANA GREECE GUATEMALA GUINEA HONG KONG HUNGARY ICELAND INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN JORDAN KAZAKHSTAN KENYA REPUBLIC OF KOREA KOSOVO KUWAIT KYRGYZSTAN LEBANON LUXEMBOURG MACAO MALAYSIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MOLDOVA MONGOLIA MOROCCO MYANMAR NEPAL NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NIGERIA NORWAY PAKISTAN PANAMA PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL QATAR ROMANIA RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA SENEGAL SERBIA REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SRI LANKA SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN (ROC) TANZANIA THAILAND TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TURKEY UKRAINE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES VENEZUELA VIETNAM ZIMBABWE

Ever laughed ‘til it hurts while teaching Chinese students? Sometimes going somewhere very different is the best way to discover what makes us all the same. Photographer: International relations major Lee Veitch.

While studying engineering abroad in Dresden, take a day trip to study history—and human resilience—in Berlin. Photographer: Engineering major Tru Hoang.

A BU education is all over the map.

Return a warm Icelandic smile. Share childhood memories with a Tanzanian. Eavesdrop on a conversation in Farsi. Discuss Sri Lankan politics with a Sri Lankan. Hang out with a Honduran. A lot of BU students study abroad. But a lot of abroad studies here. In fact, BU is the world in microcosm with students from nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. At any given time on campus, you just might run into someone from:

For international relations major Bruna Maia, spending the summer in Peru meant more than seeing the sights. It meant seeing firsthand the struggles of the Peruvian people. go.bu.edu/experience

How we see the world. Several of these photos were taken by student finalists for our Global Programs photography contest, chosen for the way they reflect global engagement.

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ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI

Every college has its share of famous alumni—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of ours. But ordinary people doing extraordinary work make us equally proud. People like Vikas Pisipati (SMG’10), who has traveled to 22 countries teaching HIV awareness. Or acclaimed soprano Lauren Flanigan (CFA’81), who has dedicated much of her life to helping the homeless of New York City. So what will you do with a degree from BU? Time will tell. But with our alumni Career Advisory Network connecting you with alumni living in 189 of the world’s 196 countries, you’ll have no shortage of help doing it.

What kind of alum will you be? Hard to say. But one thing’s for sure, you’ve got some amazing role models.

1. Funding, and fundamentally changing, the world.Named one of the “Top 99 Under 33 Foreign Policy Leaders,” Jenni Cardamone (COM’07) is a power player in DC. Her work as manager of Partnerships & Communications at Devex helps empower the international community to deliver foreign assistance around the world. She also worked at the US Global Leadership Coalition and Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network.

2. Who’s more powerful than Oprah? The Hollywood Reporter ranked three BU alumnae in the top 10 of its Women in Entertainment Power 100 list. At the top of the list is Bonnie Hammer (COM’71, SED’75), chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, named the most powerful woman in Hollywood. Nancy Dubuc (COM’91), president and CEO, A+E Networks, is third. And Nina Tassler (CFA’79), CBS Entertainment president, is sixth. Tassler is also honorary dean of our heavily connected BU in L.A. internship program. Oprah? Eighth.

3. A voice for the voiceless. Nick Dougherty (ENG’12), Gregory Zoeller (ENG’12), and Eric Hsiao (ENG’12) turned their BU senior engineering project into careers. Their company, Verbal Care, created an iPad app that bridges the communication gap between nonverbal patients in the US and their caregivers by using large icons that communicate a desire for food, medicine, pain relief, and more.

4. Lights! Camera! Brothers! It didn’t take long for Josh (COM’07) and Ben (COM’08) Safdie to catch the attention of the movie world. Less than a year after

they graduated, their film The Pleasure of Being Robbed was the only American-made feature shown at the Cannes Film Festival Director’s Fortnight and was screened at South by Southwest. And their film We’re Going to the Zoo took top honors at BU’s Redstone Film Festival.

5. Strokes of genius. Using a technique similar to impasto, Sedrick Huckaby (CFA’97) strives to canonize the African American family through his paintings. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the African American Museum in Dallas, Texas.

6. Go ahead, Google him. What do you do after you graduate from BU and win a Rhodes Scholarship? If you’re Rick Malins (CAS’04) you go to work for Google as head of its Brand and Consumer Insights group. Rick takes his love of neuroscience—particularly the brain’s mechanisms for learning and memory—to Google’s unorthodox workspace and applies his knowledge to online advertising and the changing media landscape.

7. It’s all about teamwork. Less than three years after joining PwC, Emily Pallotta (SMG’10) was promoted twice to consulting manager for her work on complex problems for Fortune 500 companies. “SMG sets me apart from my peers,” she says. “The business education and teamwork focus of the SMG curriculum prepared me well for the team environment of nearly every management consulting project I work on.”

You can find his paintings depicting the African American family in museums across the country. Or you can see them in this slideshow: go.bu.edu/experience.

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“ We never did write a script—we just had a 40-page story with dialogue.”

Josh Safdie (COM’07) talking about the brothers’ film, Yeah, Get on My Shoulders

BU alums make a difference. A few make history.A young Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS’55, Hon.’59) came to BU to study under Dr. Howard Thurman, the first black Dean of Chapel at a majority-white US university. Dr. Thurman, in turn, had developed his message of “unity for all people” while studying with Mahatma Gandhi. Today, that message of unity brings students of diverse backgrounds together at our Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground.

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Alumna: CAS’12Double Major: Economics and MathematicsCurrent Job: Senior Analyst, Global Atlantic

Mai Wong

The Yawkey Center for Student Services at 100 Bay State Road is home to the CCD, ERC, and Marciano Commons dining hall.

FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER, WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

Don’t go it alone. BU provides you with resources to help before, during, and after college. Whether you arrive on campus with a clear vision of your future or find a new interest along the way, Boston University offers a wealth of resources to help you with academic advising and charting a career path, supporting your success at BU and beyond. The Center for Career Development (see next page) and the Educational Resource Center are among the student services found in the Yawkey Center for Student Services. Their staffs work collaboratively to help you achieve academic success, explore educational and career options, and prepare to reach your post-graduation goals.

The minute you walk in, you’re one step closer to landing your first job.

CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD)

We know, we know, you’re not even here yet and already we’re talking about your career. But the fact is, in today’s job environment, making sure you have every competitive advantage coming out of school is more important than ever.

The Boston University Center for Career Development takes a four-step approach to helping you shape your future—self-discovery, exploring careers, building skills, and making it happen—that begins as soon as you arrive on campus. You can get started with Career Directions, a small-group session where you’ll learn how to advance from one step to the next as you create a plan of action. Trained career counselors support you as you explore academic concentrations, internships, career paths, and graduate school options—and land that first post-university job.

Get ready with skill-development workshops, drop-in hours, individual appointments, alumni speakers, and much more. Then, take advantage of the CCD’s on-campus recruiting program—from large career expos to small sessions—to connect with employers seeking BU talent for internship and job opportunities.

Find more information about the Center for Career Development, school- and industry-specific resources, and other student services at bu.edu/careers.

MAKE SMART ACADEMIC CHOICES.BU’s undergraduate schools and colleges offer faculty advisors and academic counselors to help you plan your degree programs, select majors, and register for courses, as well as career resources that include discipline-specific job and internship listings, interview and résumé workshops, on-campus recruiting, and networking with alumni.

ACE MORE TESTS.Develop the academic skills you’ll need for BU’s rigorous programs at the Educational Resource Center (ERC). The center focuses on promoting a disciplined approach to study and offers peer tutoring, language group discussions, and other time-management, writing, and test-prep workshops. The ERC professional staff is available to meet with you individually to develop your personalized plan. Visit bu.edu/erc.

PLOT YOUR PROFESSIONAL COURSE.Interested in pursuing a career in law, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine? The Pre-Professional Advising office in the new student center can help. You’ll find advice about curriculum, professional school admission requirements, and the application process. The office also organizes health- and law-related career meetings and workshops.

#10Where BU graduates rank in the US among recruiters and CEOs for ambition, according to Inc. magazine.

BU alumni work in 189 countries for companies as varied as CBS Entertainment, Motorola, Apple Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Procter & Gamble.

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BU offers internships on every continent.

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“The Center for Career Development’s career fair and private employer sessions connected me to an internship with Global Atlantic, where I received a job offer the fall before I even graduated. Plus, my experiences alongside BU peers and faculty from around the world prepared me to work in an international company where my colleagues are as varied as the acquisition projects I work on.”

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

When you come to BU, come prepared to work. A lot. In fact, at first, you’ll be surprised at just how heavy the workload can be. But fear not—you’ll adjust. And before long, you’ll realize that despite all the lectures you’re attending, all the workshops you’re participating in, and all the papers you’re writing, there’s still time to take in a game at Agganis Arena, go for a run along the Charles, or attend the annual Great Debate.

Lectures, laundry, and lab work—what it’s really like to be a student around here.

Back in the early 1900s, BU students would beat the heat by taking a dip in the Charles River. (Today, though, we have three pools on campus for that.)

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Working on Muay Thai combinations with his training partner.

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Enjoying a late dinner with a couple of close friends. No class tomorrow means he can relax a bit before hitting the lab later in the day on Friday.

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Year: FreshmanMajor: Mathematics Minor: Astronomy or Physics

Favorite class: “Multivariable Calculus. I love math and it is really exciting learning the new concepts. I love that there is always a way to figure out the answer; we know everything that we would need to get the answer, we just need to figure out how to use what we know. My teacher is very funny and entertaining. I actually look forward to doing the homework because I’m excited to see if I can figure out the problems.”

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Year: SeniorDual Degree: Health Science and NeuroscienceHometown: Sturbridge, MA

Jeffrey Wessell

Why I chose BU: “BU offers more than a well-respected education. It places me within a mile of some of the best medical centers in the country. The University doubles as a link that can connect you to a community that does many things and does them well. BU gives me the opportunity to really push it. The rest is on me.”

Molly Pratt

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Leaving the dorm, Jeff checks his email as part of his RA assignment to see if anything came up overnight that may change his day.

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Loading a syringe with a solvent to make acetylcholine agonist for use in an experiment.

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He’s an RA, president of a martial arts Club, a lab technician in a local hospital, and, oh, he’s earning dual degrees. Life is good for the BU undergrad.

Everyone loves Spring Break, but how about taking an Alternative Spring Break and donating your time to repair homes in Appalachia?

WHO WILL YOU BE SITTING NEXT TO?

What are other students up to? Check out more schedules here.go.bu.edu/experience

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Want to break away from the daily routine for a bit? Don’t miss the annual Fringe Festival at the College of Fine Arts.

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7:30 AM Eat breakfast

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9 AM Multivariable Calculus

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4 PM Run with a friend

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Where does campus end and the city begin? You must be new around here.

Some say BU is a city within a city. With nearly 16,000 undergrads, that’s understandable. Others say BU is simply an extension of the city itself. With the nation’s oldest transit system running straight through our 1.3-mile campus, that’s not much of a stretch, either. To be honest, it really doesn’t matter. What does matter is the fact that BU’s campus is alive. It feeds off the energy of its students and faculty, as well as the excitement of being in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world.

OUT AND ABOUT.

The Boston University Bridge is one of the few spots in the US where, simultaneously, a plane can fly over a car that is driving over a train that is traveling over a boat.

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Scaling a 35-foot rock wall is one thing, but how about trying a little Shotokan karate or any of our 30+ club sports?

BU is on the B Line, which is part of the Green Line, which is part of the — did you get all that?

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CAMPUS: HOUSING

We guarantee housing for all four years, which means you’ll always have a place to call home—whether it’s with other freshmen in Warren Towers or, later, with upperclass students in residences like our ultra-modern, 26-story apartment-style residence, StuVi2, or our historic brownstones on Bay State Road. Plus, 80% of undergraduates live on campus all four years—so campus will truly feel like a residential community, particularly with faculty-in-residence like Sargent College Professor Karen Jacobs, who hosts students at her StuVi home weekly to cook healthy recipes.

Where you’ll sleep, pick up your mail, do laundry, and relax. (After you’re done studying, interning, and conducting research, of course.)

Take a look at some of the places you might live in your first year.

Warren TowersFast fact: Our largest dorm-style freshman residence can hold you and 1,800 of your new best friends. Room types: Singles, Doubles, QuadsFeatures: Music practice room, study lounge and multipurpose room, laundry room, mail room, cinema room, TV lounge, game room, dining hall with Late Nite CaféSpecialty floors: College of Communication, Common Ground, Core Curriculum, College of Engineering, School of Management, Pre-Medical/Accelerated Medical, Women in Science

The TowersFast fact: Each floor is single-sex, and residents share a common bathroom.Room type: Doubles Features: Music practice room, study lounge and multipurpose room, laundry room, mail room, TV loungeSpecialty floors: College of Engineering, Sargent College

West CampusFast fact: The three buildings that make up West Campus carry the names of the three founders of Boston University: Claflin, Sleeper, and Rich. Room types: Singles, Doubles, Triples, Quads Features: Study rooms, laundry room, game room, TV lounge, mail room, music practice room with piano, The Fresh Food Co. residence dining hall with Late Nite Café—all accessible from the first floor of Claflin and Sleeper HallsSpecialty floors: Claflin Hall: College of Communication, College of Fine Arts. Sleeper Hall: College of Engineering

StuVi2’s LEED certification is one of the reasons The Princeton Review named BU one of its “green colleges.”

The dormitory-style Myles Standish Hall/Myles Annex began its life as Babe Ruth’s favorite hotel.

In Earth House, a specialty residence, students participate in sustainability initiatives such as Earth Hour, Recyclemania, film screenings, and dinner discussions.

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Got a thing for ghosts? Try spending the night in Kilachand Hall—Eugene O’Neill’s ghost is said to reside on the fourth floor.

Check out our housing videos at go.bu.edu/experience.

You're guaranteed four years of housing. and four years of being in the center of it all.

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As we say in Boston, sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Or your culture. Or how to whip up a wicked good grilled cheese. Or even where everybody else is somewhere else. On a campus this big, there are plenty of places to meet up with friends or get away. Here are a few of them:

Dining. Hungry? You’ve come to the right place(s). The variety alone is impressive: 22 restaurants and cafés, three residential dining halls, three Late Nite Cafés, kosher dining, our own Farmers Market, and two floors of inventive cuisine at our new Marciano Commons dining hall. Whenever possible, we use locally grown fruits and vegetables, and our healthy Sargent Choice options will have you coming back for more. Makes our Unlimited Dining Plan—one of six we offer—pretty tempting (bu.edu/housing/dining/plans).

The Law Library (one of BU’s 24 libraries). Not many people know about it, so chances are you’ll have the place pretty much to yourself. Be sure to size up the comfy couches near the check-out desk.

The “Fireplace Room.” Located in Marciano Commons, this is the perfect spot to study, hang out with friends, or warm up during winter. It’s like your own cozy living room in the middle of campus.

BU Beach. Located directly behind Marsh Chapel and overlooking the Charles River, it’s not really a beach, but it is the perfect place to spend a beautiful spring day playing a little Ultimate, reading a good book, or just getting in some serious people-watching.

BU Central. Okay, so the peace-and-quiet thing isn’t for you. Maybe you want to hear up-and-coming bands, participate in a poetry slam, or just hang out and shoot a little pool. This is where you want to be.

Interested in trying something new? You’ve got 450+ student organizations to choose from—go crazy.

Engineers Without BordersAlianza LatinaInternational Law Society Mock Trial OrganizationAnimé ClubGlobal Medical BrigadesBeekeepersCurling ClubZen CommunityOn BroadwayDiner’s ClubX-ception Step TeamSweethearts (a cappella)Crafts for CharityPre-Medical SocietyVegetarian SocietyAdClubRunning ClubVideo Game SocietyDebate SocietyBU Habitat for HumanityRocket Propulsion GroupWorld Affairs Forum Photography ClubInner Strength Gospel ChoirDemocracy MattersLiterary Society

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For a complete list and more information on student organizations, visit bu.edu/studentactivities.

Express yourself. The Howard Thurman Center is a place where everyone not only accepts but celebrates all the differences that make people who they are and our world such a fascinating place.bu.edu/thurman

Clubs bring color, vibrancy, activity, and the opportunity to pursue your special interests, whether they include beekeeping or celebrating Vietnamese New Year with a ribbon dance. For a full listing of student organizations, visit bu.edu/studentactivities.

Don’t just eat greens, eat green. There are only 21 Four-Star Certified Green Restaurants® in the country and we’ve got 3 of ‘em: Fresh Food Company, Rize, and Late Night Kitchen. But hold on to your taste buds, that’s just a nibble of the food choices you have in store.bu.edu/dining

CAMPUS: EXPERIENCES

The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground

Whether you’re at our Charles River main campus or outposts in other parts of the world, BU is built on common ground. And its cultural hub is the Howard Thurman Center. Named for the first black dean at a majority-white American university and mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr., the center embraces Dr. Thurman’s philosophy of inclusion and shared, meaningful creative experiences.

It is a place where expression in all its forms—cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, and more—is embraced. Programs range from free Rosetta Stone language software, cultural councils and art exhibits, to book clubs and LGBT services. You’ll find the center on the lower level of the student union. Once there, you might just find yourself.

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ATHLETICS

World-class athletics, modern facilities, and a little something called the Dog Pound. Time to get your game on!

Work hard, play hard. That’s sort of our unofficial motto around here. So don’t be afraid to put those books down once in a while and hit the gym. Or track. Or court. Or pool. Or rink. Or whatever you’re interested in. If you’re cut out for the high athletic and academic standards of the Patriot League, then participate in one of 24 NCAA Division I varsity sports. Or maybe you’d rather join one of our more than 40 intramural and club sports, like volleyball, Ultimate, flag football, and our very own ice broomball. With so many choices, and so many great facilities—like our new New Balance Field and picturesque BU Boathouse—there’s no better place to get out and play.

VARSITY SPORTS

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Men’s Crew

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

Women’s Field Hockey

Women’s Golf

Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey

Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse

Women’s Lightweight Rowing

Women’s Rowing

Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Women’s Softball

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving

Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track

Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track

INTRAMURAL SPORTS (partial list)

Dodgeball

Flag Football

Ice Broomball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Soccer

Volleyball

Wiffleball

CLUB SPORTS (partial list)

Badminton

Cycling

Fencing

Figure Skating

Inline Hockey

Jiu Jitsu

Kung Fu

Rugby

Ski Racing

Snowboarding

Squash

Triathlon

Ultimate

Water Polo

BU undergrads Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Dave Silk, and Jack O’Callahan all played on the Miracle on Ice hockey team that won the Gold Medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Ever try a back one-and-a-half somersault with one-and-a-half twists?

Every school has its share of superfans, but we dare you to find fans like Jesus and the Hot Dog.

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Think you’ve got a signature slap shot? Show it off on new New Balance Field—home to varsity Women’s Field Hockey and other intramural sports.

Agganis Arena is named for Harry Agganis (SED’54), a star BU quarterback and Red Sox first baseman who hit a home-run at Fenway Park, then raced up Comm. Ave. to receive his diploma.

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BOSTON AND BEYOND

Some schools you’re going to look at actually downplay the city they’re in. Not us. We’re proud of Boston. And why not? This city has it all. You want history? Start with the Freedom Trail and work your way out to Thoreau’s Walden Pond. Want the arts? Our theater district is second only to Broadway, and the Museum of Fine Arts is considered one of the top museums in the world. Sports? How about the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, and Revolution? If you’re not a Boston fan when you arrive, you will be by the time you leave.

This is a city that has it all—from history to hip-hop, culture to cannoli. Go ahead, explore it.

1. Visit a Chinatown restaurant and order off the menu (did we mention it’s in Chinese?)

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2. Copley Square is home to some of the most upscale shopping in Boston. Not to mention the finish line for the Boston Marathon.

3. Regina in the North End. Some say it’s the oven, others say it’s the sauce. We say it’s the best pie in Boston.

4. The Boston Public Library has over 20 million items. The breathtaking murals and artwork are worth checking out, too.

5. Nothing compares to taking a leisurely walk through the Public Garden. Want to see more of the city? Hop on a Duck Tour.

6. History is around every corner. Here, students look at used books outside of the Old South Meeting House—where a group of colonists met on December 16, 1773, to launch the Boston Tea Party.

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THREE THINGS WE DARE YOU TO DO IN BOSTON

2. Climb all 294 steps to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument

3. Check out the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—home to the famous $500-million art heist of 1990

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How to apply, request financial aid, and impress your friends with cool facts about BU.

So for the past 37 pages you’ve learned a lot about what it’s like to be a student here. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? But now it’s time for the nitty-gritty stuff. The vital information that will help you get in here, excel here, and succeed long after you leave here.

ETC.

So, did you get in or not? When you apply, you will set up a BU Web Account to monitor the status of your application and view your admission decision. Good luck!

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Like variety? We have over 250 programs of study, from accounting to theatre arts to physics.

Think you have what it takes to be a Terrier? Well, what are you waiting for then—go to go.bu. edu/apply.

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By now you’ve got a good sense of what makes BU BU. Now it’s our turn. We want to know what makes you you. We want to learn about your achievements as a student, an athlete, a performer, or a member of your community.

In making admission decisions, members of the Board of Admissions conduct a rigorous review of each candidate. Sounds pretty serious, doesn’t it? It is. We want to make sure you’ll fit in here and enhance a competitive and enriching way of life at BU. That’s why we review and evaluate every application thoroughly, keeping in mind the following factors:

High School Transcript: Demonstration of strong performance in academic courses

Academic Strength of Curriculum: The rigor of your chosen curriculum, relative to the difficulty of the coursework available to you. For most BU programs, the recommended high school/secondary school curriculum includes: • four years of English • three to four years of mathematics (precalculus/calculus recommended) • three to four years of laboratory science • three to four years of history and/or social science • two to four years of a foreign language

Rank in Class (if available): Your academic standing relative to your peers

Standardized Test Scores: Your performance as measured on a national scale • SAT or ACT (Plus Writing) • TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers

Recommendations from Teachers and Counselors: Independent assessments of your abilities, potential, and character

Essays: Your ability to think and write clearly and effectively

Extracurricular Activities: How you have challenged yourself beyond the classroom

Special Requirements: Certain programs require evaluative materials such as portfolios, auditions, interviews, supplemental essays, or additional standardized tests. Please visit go.bu.edu/apply for more details.

FRESHMAN APPLICATION DEADLINES

• Deadline for Early Decision Applicants: November 1

• Deadline for Accelerated Medical and Accelerated Dental Programs: November 15

• Application deadline for the Presidential and Trustee Scholarships: December 1

• Deadline for Regular Decision Applicants: January 1

Boston University requires the Common Application.

Top three tips on making your application stand out (straight from the people who read all 54,000+ of them!)

1. The essay is truly the #1 way to separate yourself from the pack. We read every essay we receive and the ones that stand out are the ones that really tell us something about YOU.

2. Proofread, proofread, proofread. Flawless grammar may not get our attention, but an application full of errors will—for all the wrong reasons.

3. Make your extracurriculars come to life. Don’t just send us a laundry list of activities—put them in context for us by explaining what they are and what you do in them.

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Information about applying—including important dates, requirements, and necessary forms—is available through the link below. For general admission questions, please contact us at 617-353-2300 or admissions@bu.edu.

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Our average student-faculty ratio. Don’t be surprised if your professor knows your name before you even start your first class.

BU Beanpot men’s ice hockey championships. And counting.

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Total aid given to incoming students is $55 million.

Instructional faculty. That’s a lot of brain power.

Number of undergraduate schools and colleges.

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897Our average class size. Sometimes thinking small is the way to go.

International students in BU’s freshman class.

Of course, we’re more than just numbers. Check out these videos that capture BU in all its glory.

Undergrads waiting to talk to you. There’s never a shortage of ideas, thoughts, and points of view.

Number of pounds of cooking oil per year we recycle to supplement the fuels used for heating campus buildings.

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STUDENT BODY*Asian American 16.3%

Black/African American 5.3%

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%

Hispanic American 9.7%

International 22.9%

Native American/Alaskan Native 0.5%

White 42.2%

Other/Unknown 2.9%

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Hours of community service pledged. Over five years, BU students will donate their time as part of our “Choose to Be Great” capital campaign.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCESbu.edu/casThe College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is a vibrant, diverse teaching and learn-ing community where students study with world-class research faculty. Together, they build a broad platform of knowledge, intellectual and social skills, and ways of engaging with complex problems of the past, present, and future. The College includes the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, plus four divisions (Humani-ties, Computational Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences), 23 academic departments, and more than 70 programs of study.

American Studies Ancient Greek Ancient Greek & Latin Anthropology Anthropology & Religion Archaeology Architectural StudiesAstronomy Astronomy & PhysicsBiochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Biology with specialization in Behavioral BiologyBiology with specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics Biology with specialization in Ecology & Conservation Biology Biology with specialization in NeurobiologyBiology with specialization in Quantitative BiologyCFA/CAS Double Degree Program*Chemistry Chemistry: BiochemistryChemistry: TeachingChinese Language & LiteratureCinema & Media Studies (also offered in COM)Classical Civilization Classics & Philosophy Classics & Religion Comparative LiteratureComputer Science Earth Sciences Economics Economics & Mathematics English Environmental Analysis & Policy Environmental Science French & LinguisticsFrench StudiesGeography with specialization in Human Geography Geography with specialization in Physical Geography Geophysics & Planetary Sciences

German Language & Literature Hispanic Language & Literatures History History of Art & ArchitectureItalian & LinguisticsItalian Studies Japanese & LinguisticsJapanese Language & LiteratureLatin Linguistics Linguistics & PhilosophyMarine ScienceMathematics (includes Statistics)Mathematics & Computer Science Mathematics & Mathematics EducationMathematics & Philosophy Music (nonperformance)NeurosciencePhilosophy Philosophy & Physics Philosophy & Political Science Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Religion Physics Political Science Pre-dentistry Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-veterinary Medicine Psychology Religion Russian Language & LiteratureSED/CAS Double Degree Program Sociology Spanish & LinguisticsUndeclared

CAS Accelerated ProgramsThe College of Arts & Sciences offers two accelerated programs.Accelerated Program in Liberal Arts & Dentistry Accelerated Program in Liberal Arts & Medicine

FREDERICK S. PARDEE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIESbu.edu/pardeeschoolThe Pardee School is dedicated to advancing human progress and improving the human condition. Our education, research, and initiatives aim to produce globally competent citizens and leaders in international affairs. Housed within the College of Arts & Sciences, the Pardee School consists of two divisions: International Studies and Regional Studies.

Asian StudiesEuropean StudiesInternational RelationsLatin American StudiesMiddle East & North Africa Studies

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONbu.edu/comThe College of Communication (COM) emphasizes a core liberal arts foundation combined with a profes-sional communication education to teach you how to convey the ideas of others—and your own—to the world. The College’s curriculum encour-ages critical thinking, writing and research skills, and the mastery of new technology in areas ranging from journalism to advertising to film.

Cinema & Media Studies (also offered in CAS)Communication (includes advertising, public relations, and communication)Film & Television (includes production, writing, and management)Journalism (includes news-editorial, broadcast, magazine, online, and photojournalism)Undeclared

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGbu.edu/engThe College of Engineering (ENG) educates the engineers of tomorrow and advances the frontiers of science and technology through research and discovery. For the first two years, you will follow a core curriculum that pro-vides solid grounding in science, math, and engineering fundamentals. The College offers many special programs including study abroad programs in Dresden, Grenoble, and Madrid.

Biomedical EngineeringComputer Engineering Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering (aerospace concentration)Mechanical Engineering (manufacturing concentration)Undeclared

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTSbu.edu/cfaThe College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a small, conservatory-style school encompassing the School of Music, the School of Theatre, and the School of Visual Arts. All three Schools share a common goal: to provide the best professional training in the arts while offering a liberal arts curriculum to shape well-rounded artists, musicians, actors, and designers. An audition, portfolio, or both is required.

CFA/CAS Double Degree Program*

School of TheatrePerformance Core Acting Theatre Arts/PerformanceDesign/Production Core Design (Scenery—Costumes— Lighting—Sound)Production (Technical Production— Costume Production)Stage ManagementTheatre Arts/Design & Production

School of Visual Arts Art Education Graphic Design Painting Printmaking Sculpture Undeclared

School of Music Composition & TheoryMusic—Nonperformance (see College of Arts & Sciences)Music EducationMusicology Performance

COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIESbu.edu/cgsThe College of General Studies (CGS) offers a demanding, two-year program in the liberal arts and sciences through an integrated core curriculum. The College stresses an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and utilizes a team system, an approach pioneered at Boston University, so students reap the benefits of a small liberal arts learning environment within a large research university. Upon completion of the program, CGS students continue working toward a bachelor’s degree as juniors in one of BU’s four-year undergraduate schools and colleges.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION SCIENCES: SARGENT COLLEGEbu.edu/sargentOne of the oldest, top-ranked schools in the United States dedi-cated to the health and rehabilitation sciences, BU Sargent College (SAR) combines an outstanding faculty, modern curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities to provide you with a rigorous education and clinical training. The College affiliates with more than 1,400 hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, community health agencies, and research laboratories in the Boston area and worldwide.

Athletic Training Athletic Training/Physical Therapy†Behavior & HealthHealth Science Human Physiology NutritionPhysical Therapy§Speech, Language & Hearing SciencesUndeclared

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONbu.edu/sedAt the School of Education (SED) there are multiple pathways to becoming leaders and teachers within public, charter, international, or private schools. You will master a specialized subject area, develop a sophisticated understanding of what it means to be a teacher through the professional course sequence, and receive substantive clinical training alongside an experienced teacher. The most common pathway to be-coming a teacher is through SED with a concentration or major at CAS. Stu-dents may also major at CAS while taking the professional and clinical course sequences in SED.

Art Education (see School of Visual Arts [CFA])Deaf Studies Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English EducationMathematics EducationModern Foreign Languages EducationMusic Education (see School of Music [CFA])Science EducationSED/CAS Double Degree ProgramSocial Studies EducationSpecial Education

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATIONbu.edu/hospitalityCombining a modern curriculum with the enduring ethic of customer service, the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) gives you the management skills necessary to succeed in the hotel and restaurant, travel, and tourism industries. Aided by the School’s small size within the larger University and its location in a city that caters to the sophisticated traveler and fine diner, SHA offers an excellent management education in a world-class location.

Hospitality Administration

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTmanagement.bu.eduThe School of Management (SMG) will prepare you for the global marketplace and put your intellectual, interpersonal, and decision-making skills to the test. The multidisciplinary CORE curriculum gives you integrated exposure to all the major business disciplines, emerging areas in the world economy, social responsibility, and ethics. You’ll work on teams with a diverse group of students, learn about the complex nature of business decisions, and participate in a comprehensive program that requires you to research, develop, and launch a new product or service.

Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance General Management International Management Law Management Information Systems Marketing Operations & Technology Management Organizational Behavior

SMG Honors ProgramThe most academically talented SMG students can apply as sophomores for the School of Management Honors Program, which offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading faculty through specialized colloquia and seminars. Students also gain additional skills in management research, analytical reasoning, and written communication through seminars such as Careers in the 21st Century and Sustainable Energy—Data and Debates.

KILACHAND HONORS COLLEGEbu.edu/khcKilachand Honors College is an honors program designed for the highest achieving, most creative, and most intellectually curious students. Students in the program must also be enrolled in one of the BU undergraduate schools and colleges. While simultaneously pursuing your chosen major in your school or college, you will experience the best of two worlds: the small classes, close inter-action with faculty, and communal atmosphere of a small liberal arts college, together with easy access to the intellectual range and resources of a major urban research university.

* Five-year BFA/BA or BMus/BA program† Six-year BS in Athletic Training/DPT program§ Six-year BS/DPT program

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Academic scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study (a total of eight semesters) if the following criteria are met:

• You must satisfactorily complete 12 credits each semester and maintain the required annual grade point average specified in your award notification.

• You must maintain good disciplinary standing at Boston University.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Boston University believes that scholars should be encouraged and recognized for their efforts and abilities. That’s why we award scholarships to entering freshmen for outstanding achievement in areas from academics to the arts to athletics. BU selects recipients based on their superior academic records and personal qualities such as leadership, special skills or talents, and commitment to community service.

Trustee Scholarship

The Trustee Scholarship is Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award, recognizing students who show extraordinary academic and leadership abilities. Trustee Scholars typically rank in the top 5–10 percent of their high school class and have exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities. The scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees. Students from the United States and around the world are nominated by high school principals and headmasters for this award. Students are required to submit an additional essay. The application deadline is December 1.

Presidential Scholarship

The Board of Admissions awards the Presidential Scholarship to incoming freshmen from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most academically talented students, Presidential Scholars demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities. This $20,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years of undergraduate study at BU. The deadline for the Presidential Scholarship is December 1; no additional application materials are required.

We understand that for many students, financial aid can make or break the decision to attend a particular school. Last year, Boston University awarded more than $55 million in aid to incoming students. Federal and state grant and loan programs are also available to eligible students. The University participates in the TuitionPay monthly payment plan. Credit-based loans are also available. The process of applying for financial aid may seem complicated, but BU Financial Assistance is available to answer all your questions about merit awards, need-based programs, student employment, and lending programs.

If you are applying for financial aid at Boston University, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS)/Financial Aid PROFILE. These forms are available at bu.edu/finaid. Both forms must be submitted to the appropriate processors between January 1 and February 15. Please make sure to request that a copy of the reports be sent to Boston University (CSS Code 3087 and FAFSA Code 002130).

Key Dates for September Freshman Applicants

• Application and CSS PROFILE Deadline for Early Decision: November 1

• Financial Aid Deadline (FAFSA and Regular Decision CSS PROFILE): February 15

• Notification of Admission Decisions and Financial Aid Decisions: late March to early April

More information on scholarships can be found online. For more information, please visit the link below.

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Interested in how the environment affects economics?

Study both! Dual degrees are more valuable than ever, and we offer plenty.

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Come up with a research project smart enough to garner UROP funding.

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Top ten reasons BU is worth its weight in gold.

We’re an AAU member. BU has been named to the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of 62 top research universities in North America.

Our alumni network is strong and active. Over 300,000 strong in 189 countries, the alumni Career Advisory Network keeps grads connected for optimal professional success.

Opportunities to maximize your education. Students can participate in a number of Dual Degree or combined BA/MA programs.

We teach waaaay beyond the basics. Combining theoretical and practical education makes for a more employable student who grasps the basic principles but is also ready for the unpredictable.

A BU degree opens doors. CEOs and recruiters have ranked BU grads #15 in the US and #43 worldwide for employability.

You’ll learn with the crème de la crème. Undergraduates study and live with classmates who ranked in the top 9% of their high school classes and had an A- average.

Research opportunities abound. Our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers hundreds of options, funding student research under a faculty mentor.

Nearly half of BU undergrads study abroad. We have more than 90 study abroad programs and 4,000 internship opportunities throughout the world.

BU invests in your future. Preparing you for graduate school and a career is a priority. The Center for Career Development (CCD) begins advising students freshman year. And we have extensive networks to help you find internships.

We are the world. We prepare the next generation of global leaders by teaching students from more than 100 countries to adopt a global perspective. And our ranking as the #37 Best Global University by U.S. News & World Report is testament to our worldwide connections.

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Viewbooks like this are great, but they really only give you a quick snapshot of what campus is like. The best way to get a feel for BU is to experience it in person. Walk the 1.3-mile campus. Poke your head into a class. Catch a game at Agganis Arena. Or hop on the and explore the rest of Boston.

There are a variety of ways to experience Boston University’s vibrant campus. To schedule your visit online, please see go.bu.edu/visit. Your visit can consist of one, or several, of the options listed below, as determined by the time of year you join us on campus.

Information Session & Campus Tour (2 hours)

Your visit will begin with a multimedia presentation where you will learn about BU’s dynamic academic and social community. You will also learn what makes an application competitive for admission and have an opportunity for all your questions to be answered. You will then proceed on a walking tour of campus* where you’ll see everything from the student union to the BU “Beach.” Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. In addition, visitors may schedule the following: • Visit your school or college of interest

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• Take a student-led laboratory tour (offered select Fridays only)

• Attend a class (most weekdays during the academic calendar year)

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*As our tours are given by current students, they will not be available during certain times of the year—Spring Break in March, May, early September, and during Winter Break. Please check the online registration calendar to determine if a tour will be offered on the day of your visit.

Disability Information

Any prospective student or family member who would like an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or other accommodation while visiting should contact BU Admissions at least two weeks in advance at 617-353-2318 or visit@bu.edu.

Everything you need to know about visiting campus can be found at

Three things we dare you to do when you visit BU.

1. Introduce yourself to a professor or two—they won’t bite, we promise.

2. Challenge Kenn Elmore, our dean of students, to a game of one-on-one. (Make him go left!)

3. Participate in a poetry slam at BU Central.

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Boston University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

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85–100 Points: You’re a Terrier through and through!65–80 Points: It’s going to take you some time to adjust—all of two days! You’re going to fit right in. 55–60 Points: Hmm, we sense you’re a bit on the fence. We definitely recommend coming by for a visit.

(Yes, we’re giving you a quiz before you even enroll here. If that’s a problem, deduct 5 points.)

Do you know what you want to major in yet?Yes. Give yourself 20 points. No. Give yourself 20 points. Don’t worry about it. Explore your options—all 250 of them. You’ve got up to two years to decide.

Do you want a professor with a PhD to help you earn an A so you can get your BA or BS? Yes. Give yourself 20 points. Over 85 percent of our full-time faculty have PhDs and they’re always ready to help when you need it. No. Give yourself 10 points because we know you really do!

Do you like bright lights and big cities?Yes. Give yourself 20 points. We’re right in one of the world’s great cities. What’s not to love? No. Give yourself 0 points. Hey, city living isn’t for everyone.

Are you already thinking about what happens after college? Yes. Give yourself 20 points. We offer our students lots of opportunities to prepare for the “real world,” including doing research as an undergrad and taking advantage of internship and networking opportunities. No. Give yourself 20 points. What’s the rush, right? You’ve got plenty of time to figure all that out.

Do you want to go to a school whose sweatshirt is recognized all over the world? Yes. Give yourself 20 points. No. Give yourself 10 points. OK, so maybe you’re not a sweatshirt kind of person. But we bet you can find something in our bookstore you’d like to wear.

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We call it a beach, you might call it grass. Everyone goes there to catch some rays and catch up with friends.

The 808 Gallery showcases student work, contemporary artists, and, each spring, the undergraduate painting exhibition.

Not far from Fenway Park are the South Campus dorms, including our new Earth House—all nestled in a beautiful neighborhood.

BU is right on the Green Line—making getting around campus and the city a breeze.

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The Agganis Arena is home to Men’s Hockey—winners of more NCAA Division I national titles than any eastern school.

FitRec has an 18,000-square-foot weight room, 7 courts, 2 pools, an elevated indoor track . . . OK, we need a breather!

More famous than Plymouth Rock, around here at least, the Greek Rock gets painted by students multiple times every week.

We dare you to sit on top of the Green Monster, Fenway Park’s 37-foot wall, during Red Sox batting practice.

The DeWolfe Boathouse is the perfect spot for cheering on BU Crew in the annual Head of the Charles Regatta.

Former home to the Boston Braves baseball team, Nickerson Field is now used for varsity Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Lacrosse—and the Scarlet Fever BU spirit festival and concert to celebrate Terrier pride.

Enjoy the best views of Boston from the top floor of our most modern residence, StuVi2.

Bike lanes along Comm. Ave. and Boston’s Hubway bike-share system have made cycling more popular than ever.

Claflin Hall to the College of Arts & Sciences. 19-minute walk Agganis Arena to FitRec. 37 steps BU Bookstore to George Sherman Union.6 minutes on the (outbound!) School of Education to Charles River Esplanade.2.5 minutes by skateboard Warren Towers to Track & Tennis Center. 8.5-minute jog School of Management to StuVi2.7 minutes by BU Shuttle Copley Square to Kilachand Hall.20-minute walk. Unless you stop to eat at some of the great restaurants along the way. In which case, it could take hours.

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The best way to experience BU is to visit us in person, but until then here’s a quick tour of campus to whet your appetite.

Year: JuniorMajor: Biomedical EngineeringHometown: Grayson, GA

“I would definitely visit the Howard Thurman Center. You can play games, do homework, hang out, listen to music, eat, or even take a nap. All the staff are extremely cool and always willing to talk. It’s so comfy and warm . . . one of my favorite places on campus.”

WHO WILL YOU BE SITTING NEXT TO?

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West Campus: Home to three large-style residences and, more importantly, our famous West Burger. Find the secret recipe at bu.edu/buniverse.

Agganis Arena: This 8,000-seat venue is where you can catch Terrier hockey and basketball, and national music acts.

FitRec: Weight rooms; basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts; swimming pools; dance studios; a climbing wall; and an indoor track make this one of the premier fitness centers in the country—and it’s all yours.

School of Hospitality Administration (SHA)

College of General Studies (CGS)

College of Fine Arts (CFA)

Student Activities Office: Feel like trying something new? Head over here to find out about any of 2,000 events held on campus every year or any of the 450+ student groups you can join.

George Sherman Union: The center of student life on campus, the GSU has it all: an amazing food court, the Dean of Students office, the Howard Thurman Center, and, in the basement, BU Central—the place to see live bands, stand-up comedy, and movies.

Mugar Library: More than 2 million volumes and 4 million microform items are housed here. Plus over 100,000 volumes of rare books and historical documents, including early editions of Dante and the papers of Abraham Lincoln, Robert Frost, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC)

BU Admissions at the Leventhal Center

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Bay State Road: You’ll find historic brownstones (each one housing between 14 and 51 students) all along tree-lined Bay State Road. Many of our specialty community residences are located here as well, including Chinese House, French House, Italian House, German House, Music House, and Kilachand Hall.

Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College (SAR)

School of Education (SED)

Kilachand Honors College and Kilachand Hall

School of Management (SMG)

Yawkey Center for Student Services: This new, six-story, LEED-registered facility is where students can get advice on choosing a major, find tutoring help and writing assistance, receive career counseling, and meet potential employers during job fairs. It also houses Marciano Commons, a two-story dining hall.

College of Communication (COM)

College of Engineering (ENG)

Want to see even more of our campus?Have we got some links for you.

Check out over 40 videos that capture the true spirit of what it’s like to be a part of Terrier Nation. Like “Cinema Physica”—where you’ll find out what really happens, from a physics standpoint, when an out-of-control cruise ship slams into a busy pier, like in the film Speed 2: Cruise Control. All that destruction getting you hungry? Watch “Taster’s Choice,” a mouthwatering look at our super healthy and popular Sargent Choice Bean Burrito. And don’t miss “Who’s Your Dorm?,” a look at which student residence might be right for you.

Two more great ways to see BU. Want to fly over campus? Maybe zoom in on a particular building? (May we suggest StuVi2?) Google Earth is ready when you are. Of course, nothing compares to actually walking our campus, meeting a professor or two, eating our amazing food, and soaking up some rays at BU Beach. Everything you need to know—about arranging a tour or visiting a particular school or college—can be found right here.

Like what you’ve seen so far? Great, now it’s time to apply. This is where you’ll find all the links and information you need to make the application process go as smoothly as possible.

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