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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
Some Boston University students have experienced anti-Asian racism on and off campus, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU International students discuss personal identity in the US

Rachel Do February 4, 2021
While the United States prides itself on its cultural “melting pot,” some international students at Boston University said they can still feel as if they don’t belong.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Black Friday this year, stores in the city adjusted their safety protocols to meet the demands of shoppers while following health-related constraints. JACQUELYN O’BRIEN/ DFP FILE

Shoppers see early sales instead of typical Black Friday weekend

Yiran Yu December 1, 2020
Despite specific health-related constraints and added safety procedures, businesses and students strived to celebrate Black Friday in a different way.
EDITORIAL: BU’s poor communication overshadows its meaningful intentions

EDITORIAL: BU’s poor communication overshadows its meaningful intentions

Editors June 12, 2020
Boston University has not been doing as poor of a job in handling the COVID-19 pandemic as it seems to keep communicating. Continuous mixed messages from the administration distract from the well-thought-out plans being placed, and instead merely create intense confusion for students.
SARNA: International enrollment on rise

SARNA: International enrollment on rise

Rhea Sarna November 19, 2015

Take a stroll down a university campus and you’ll find yourself looking at a different international face every three to four minutes. This may vary in accuracy as you move from highly populated schools...

EDIT: Big Man on Campus

EDIT: Big Man on Campus

Editors December 2, 2014

The “big man on campus” that no one ever sees, Boston University President Robert Brown, was in danger of seeing a jail cell thanks to a spat with the Boston City Council. To rewind, Brown was invited...

Chinese students to take advantage of direct flights

Daily Free Press Admin December 10, 2013

Chinese Boston University students who travel home for vacations will soon be able to avoid layovers and save five to six hours of travel time due to Logan International Airport officials’ recent decision...

Student sells shirts to promote women’s education

Daily Free Press Admin December 3, 2013

In an attempt to advocate for the welfare of young and impoverished Chinese girls, a Boston University student and her  is selling t-shirts and donating the proceeds toward promoting growth and education...

BU surpasses international student growth rate

Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2013

The amount of international students choosing colleges in the United States for an education is increasing, according to aMonday report from The Institute of International Education, and the number...

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