Love That Dirty Water

The end of my undergraduate career is winding down...classes ended last Thursday and Senior Week celebrations kicked-off at Senior Breakfast on Friday.


Senior Breakfast is the first senior event where every member of the graduating class comes together for the first time since Matriculation. It takes place the morning after the last day of classes in the Metcalf Ballroom in the GSU. Every senior receives a gift (we got BU portfolio pads oOoOo). And traditionally the Boston University Graduation Commencement speaker is announced - this way the entire class can find out together and before anyone else. Going along with tradition, President Brown officially announced the 2011 Graduation Commencement speaker in unique fashion...

The entire Class of 2011 is looking forward to May 22nd to hear Katie Couric answer our personal questions. 


Katie Couric's bark wasn't the only exciting thing to happen on Friday morning. Dean Elmore announced that because the Class of 2011 had successfully reached the Senior Gift Campaign goal of having at least 2,011 seniors donate to the Gift Campaign he would be jumping in the Charles River as promised earlier in the semester. Definitely one of the highlights of my senior year.

Finding out as an entire graduating class who our Commencement speaker is and breaking the record for most participation in the Senior Gift Campaign reminded me how devoted the BU administration is to making the BU community feel unified and part of something bigger than ourselves. The faculty, administration, and staff are always making sure we feel special and appreciated even if it means jumping into freezing cold water. 


Class of 2015, take time to notice the administration's efforts to make your class feel unified. You've got a lot of memories to make before finding out your own graduation commencement speaker and plenty of time to try and beat our Senior Gift Campaign record. Do you have what it takes? Good luck! 

Words of Wisdom: Part Three

7. Build relationships with your professors.

BU professors are world-renowned in their areas of study. They want to see students succeed. So take advantage of this! Don’t be afraid to participate in class or stay after to ask a question. Every BU professor holds office hours outside of class so students can meet with them to go over paper topics or ask a question about an exam. Take the time to do this and get to know your professor. Your final grade could reflect on this.

8. Be independent.

My favorite thing about going to school in Boston is there is always something going on or somewhere new to explore. I spent many a Friday afternoon during my freshman year in and out of stores at Copley or trying different food at Quincy Market. I realized that I didn’t need to constantly be with a group of people to enjoy my surroundings. Sometimes it’s nice to go out on your own. So don’t be afraid to head to Newbury St. and enjoy a book over a cup of coffee at a café. Take some time for yourself.

9. Make your dorm a home away from home.

You’re going to be living in your dorm for about 9 months so you might as well make it a nice place to spend your time. The first thing people notice in my room is all my pictures – my walls are literally covered in pictures of friends from home, friends from school, and family members. Decorate your room with things that represent your personality. You'll look forward to coming home everyday. 

So that’s it for my words of advice. Hope it gives you a little insight on making the most out of your freshmen year at BU!