<p>Dogs, my D is very interested in BU, and we plan to visit this summer or fall. Her interests are graphic arts and film. Not too many places offer majors in both. NYU was her main focus until we visited. She loves urban campuses, and loves big schools. Even she was a little put off by NYU’s facilities. But the real kicker was when she asked about Graphic arts majors taking film classes, or minoring in it. NYU rep told her that “we at Tisch” don’t really like non-Tisch people taking too many Tisch classes. Oops.</p>
<p>So now she is thinking very hard about BU. Saw it a couple of years ago. Only concern is the weather which is a tad cool for her. But they have a good GA program, and their film program is really looking good. </p>
<p>Do you know if they are open to students majoring in one school, but taking classes in another? (Not suggesting a double major, since she realizes it’s always hard to double major when you cross two schools.) Thanks.</p>
<p>(P.S. - thanks again for your comments on that other forum.)</p>
<p>Hi Hayden, I have enjoyed your other posts. You are one of the few names I recall from the CC boards. I wish I could answer these questions but you probably need to call BU since it's important to get accurate data. Because our S was undecided, and we heard how frequently kids switch majors, we saw BU as a plus since there seemed to be a lot of flexibility. Our S is in CAS but considering taking a class in the Business School so it must be OK. When you visit try and get off Comm. Ave and meander through the back areas facing the Charles River. It seems more like a campus when you get off the main road. Especially around the Student Village and other newer recreation areas and Bay State Rd and South Campus and where the 3 West Campus dorms are located. Its such a long campus that when we had the official tour they weren't able to show us these other areas and when we finally saw them I wasn't as concerned that it wassn't a "real" campus. Our S was accepted at NYU too and was really close to choosing it. The weather is a negative up north but the difference between NYC and Boston is minimal I would think. He got into the snow scene, believe it or not, and today its 70 up there and all the kids are wearing shorts and flip flops. Urban settings were not my idea of where I wanted him to go to school prefering the old enclosed grassy knoll experience myself---but he was drawn to a city and as I stepped back and thought about it I realized that living in an urban area is truly a unique experience and what better time to do so than when you are young. Once I got past my fear factor I took pride in his openess to that type of environment and he seems to like being able to hang out on campus or walk a few blocks and enjoy real city life. NYC has some real pluses though but Boston seemed a lot more managable in size and temperment. Good luck and keep us posted on your visits. Is your D in 11th grade?</p>
<p>Thanks so much for this thoughtful post! Yours is the first CC post I am actually going to print out and save. I really appreciate your time and effort.</p>
<p>I only hope others happen to read this post, since they will get a lot out of your descriptions.</p>