<p>I know you already kind of answered this, but do you think that BU’s loss of a traditional campus feel is worth the benefits - being smack in the middle of Boston? I’m torn between Syracuse and BU right now, and I don’t know how I’m going to choose.</p>
<p>eastcoastlove, I was admitted to both BU and Syracuse and was previously contemplating which to attend. Although Syracuse does have a traditional campus, its in the middle of a small city that does not offer as much as Boston. I visited both schools, <em>syracuse first</em> and initially thought that I wanted a traditional campus. However, when I arrived at BU, I LOVED the school and realized that it does have a traditional campus feel (literally) and that the 2 mile range of the campus is much larger than you actually think of it. Walking from the Citgo sign, where the campus almost begins all the way to West campus took forever, as it would with any other campus. Having Boston right there is a huge advantage for almost every major and for social expeditions. I thought that an urban campus would compromise the college experience, but only when I visited did I realize the advantages of living in the greatest college town. I loved BU the moment I arrived and believe that you should visit both to see where you belong. As a business major, they both offered exactly what I wanted, but BU’s stressing of teamwork and a financial district nearby secured my place for 2014. Hope this helps, and honestly, navigating through BU’s website and my visit convinced me to drop my deposit & get a t shirt there (very expensive tee shirts ~$18!).</p>
<p>CollegeJubilet, when I visited <em>guy</em> I did not feel unsafe at all. I doubt its the difference in gender, but there were tons of students walking down and between Comm Ave, so the campus itself is safe at all times. During the info session, they spoke about how you must use common sense when in Boston, although it is beautiful and already very safe. Besides that, you should be fine in terms of safety. I am from NYC and loved Boston, so that’s where I’m headed next yr.</p>
<p>If I applied as a Materials Engineer how hard is it to switch to the Biomedical Engineering major and how long would it take?</p>
<p>Also can you find any statistics on how many people in the Biomedical Engineering major go on to med school?</p>
<p>So i got into BU and i was happy but then i found out that im only getting 11800 in Aid
im going to appeal but i was just wondering how effective appeals are
please help me</p>
<p>can I appeal for merit aid if I didn’t get any?</p>
<p>CollegeJubilet, BU’s campus is actually very safe. NOBODY that I know has ever encountered any problems/crimes/etc. on campus. I would feel safe walking around BU at any point during the day or even at night. Still, if it’s late, I’d recommend sticking with a group of friends or taking the BU Shuttle, which runs on weekend nights until 4AM. Anyways, we’re in a super safe part of Boston. As Versii said, there are always people around on the main part of campus (Comm Ave) so with some city common sense, I wouldn’t worry.</p>
<p>As for tuition, you should know your financial aid package now as an accepted applicant for the Class of 2014. Determining whether you can afford it or not and how to go about that process whether with loans, pay plans, or upfront really depends on you and your family.</p>
<p>Alisafran, CGS does gain the cheeky remark of “Crayons, Glue, and Scissors” around campus sometimes. People often remark that it’s so much easier there. That being said, nothing negative is usually held towards the students individually. I know very smart people in CGS myself and don’t really see any difference in them from everyone else.</p>
<p>Professors all have office hours. On top of the office hours, many professors for smaller classes will meet with you during other time periods too. My writing professor even gave us his cell phone number to text or call him whenever we need help. Overall, all of my professors have been great with answering e-mails quickly too.</p>
<p>Study Abroad programs can be competitive but if you want to study abroad, BU has a ridiculous amount of options. If you apply early and meet requirements, you should definitely get a chance. Since most of the programs are BU affiliated, financial aid and college credits/internship credits transfers easily too. BU strongly emphasizes their study abroad options. It’s great.</p>
<p>eastcoastlove, I absolutely positively would not trade BU’s city life (mixed with an adequate balance of what still feels very much like a campus) for a traditional college campus. Even visiting a school like UNH for a conference, I felt so reaffirmed about choosing BU. While it’s cute and has a nice cozy vibe, being able to get out and still being surrounded by liveliness during the winter at BU makes all the difference. It’s been the best choice for me after looking at both types of schools.</p>
<p>NiklasK, I’m in CAS so I don’t know much about how ENG works. Changing your major within CAS is really easy though so I would assume that it won’t be very hard to change within ENG either. </p>
<p>ncnm12 and laurenrp, you definitely should appeal if you can’t afford BU without more money. I will say though that most universities won’t give you that much more than before unless there are extreme circumstances since the initial financial aid application process. If you need a little more though, it’s definitely worth trying.</p>
<p>I visited the BU Open House yesterday and had a great time, but I still have some questions. I plan to get a double major in computer science and electrical engineering, so the Warren Towers seem good; however, I’d rather go to the west campus since I plan to go to the gym six days a week. I’m aware that most freshmen usually live in the west campus or Warren Towers, but will there be a good number of freshmen living in the west campus that go to CAS and ENG? Also, I’m aware that I’ll need to take the shuttle bus to get to classes every day, so I’d appreciate some comments on the condition of the buses. Yesterday when I saw people getting into the shuttle bus, it looked cramped and uncomfortable.</p>
<p>I visited the west campus and was able to preview the dorms, but I still have some questions regarding the facilities. Would I be able to keep a mini-fridge in the room for snacks for fruits? Also, I drink a lot of water and was wondering if there was a dispenser in a convenient area or should I just head to the dining hall? I plan to get an unlimited meal plan, so would I just be able to grab a few bottles and go back to my room?</p>
<p>Regarding break housing, I recall seeing many students yesterday despite the fact that it’s spring break. Are the students allowed to stay in their dorms during week-long breaks such as spring break? If I were to leave for a holiday such as Thanksgiving, would it be safe to leave a computer in my dorm? I plan to bring my desktop computer to college. It’d be a waste to leave it at home since I just built it last summer.</p>
<p>I’m also aware that during the summer, I can stay in BU and take more courses to help decrease my workload throughout the year. I plan to do this each summer, but do we stay in the same dorms or get new ones? Also, is there a similar plan for the winter? I’d rather spend my summer and winter breaks taking extra courses.</p>
<p>As for my questions regarding music, I’m aware that there are music rooms available for reservation, but only in one-hour slots. Since I rarely hang out with friends (introverted to a slight degree), I sometimes sit at the piano and practice for 4-6 hours. Would it be possible to reserve a room for a longer period of time than just a single hour?</p>
<p>Regarding the course requirements, some colleges require P.E. courses. Is this the same for Boston University? I remember seeing on the power point that a student could either take the core curriculum or take two courses in each school (the term they used currently eludes me), but do I need to take two courses in each school for all four years or only as a freshman?</p>
<p>On a side note, did anyone else see that guy outside GSU in a teddy bear costume handing out postcards that had some student’s complaints about the food and bathroom conditions in the Warren Towers?</p>
<p>Emlett, I went to the open house on Thursday and my friend told me that their Spring Break was two weeks earlier. I also thought it was spring break, but it apparently was not with all the students around and stuff.</p>
<p>Hey, do any of you BU undergrads participate or know much about Stage Troupe. I did something similar in high school and the fact that BU has such a strong student-led troupe exclusively for non-CFA majors is great. It is something I would be excited to participate in.</p>
<p>So if you can give me any info about Stage Troupe’s presence on campus or anything else, I’d be much appreciative. Thanks.</p>
<p>Would there be any differences between me visiting BU on the 11th and 12th rather than during the Open House since I unfortunately wont be able to make it otherwise? Would I be able to get a tout or sit in on some classes? Im sure I could find some student willing to show me his dorm.</p>
<p>Niklask, I went on the regular student days (Not Open House) and had an info session <em>useless, only for applicants, though knowledgeable</em> and a campus tour (includes a tour of Towers). I had a friend there show me around, which was a great addition. You can do visit classes, but you must register weeks in advance… apparently.</p>
<p>Do I have to specifically notify BU that I am attending for the 2010 fall term, or its fine if I just pay the deposit?</p>
<p>I think you log on to applicant link and accept your offer of admission.</p>
<p>The organization has an email address…you can ask them directly. On the BU website home page, go to Campus Life, then Student Life, then click on Student Activities Office and access a list of student organizations by group name.</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore in HS and have a question…
How do you determine which school you go to? CAS, CGS, etc…it’s all quite confusing to me.</p>
<p>You apply directly to that school.</p>
<p>My daughter was accepted to BU and we just spent a day there, but the question is Warren v. West? She is CGS w/ SMG electives. West looks nice and closer, but do you miss much by now being in Warren?? Really let me know your thoughts!!</p>
<p>If she’s in CGS than she should definitely live in West! She won’t miss out on the social scene and friendliness (they are really comparable in both dorms) and she’ll be much closer to her classes. Also not that many CGS kids live in warren. Tons of them live in west however.</p>
<p>If BU doesn’t support wireless connection for laptops, then how are we suppose to access the internet on daily basis? Is there like some kind of connection in the room other than LAN (which makes it slower than wireless connection)?</p>