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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

In defense of useless majors | Irrational Expectations

Faizaan Ayub March 3, 2025
The discourse around “useless” majors is fundamentally flawed. The liberal arts and humanities have driven societies for centuries. Some argue that pursuing these majors represents a waste of time and money, but to who? 
Unpacking the Desire for Prestige | Is It OK If I Record?

Unpacking the Desire for Prestige | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang October 3, 2021

As Sarah and Angela continue to explore why prestige is so desirable, the two reflect on how their high school experiences shaped their initial attitudes toward college — causing them to place...

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BU community discusses impact of socioeconomic status on STEM pursuits

Divya Sood April 21, 2021
At a BU event, topics ranged from financial literacy and loans to first-gen students and income.
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BU students find confidence, connection through women’s networks

Emily Pauls March 12, 2021
Boston University Clubs and organizations in the surrounding city have demonstrated a commitment to supporting women in a variety of fields, curating connections and confidence in aspiring professionals.
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International students talk difficulty of getting jobs in US

Rachel Do March 4, 2021
A key part of the teen experience is securing that first job, but for international students, securing a part time job can be much more difficult than anticipated.
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A Room With a View: Life is long if you know how to use it

Antonia Lehnert March 1, 2021
Time is a valuable resource. The only lifelong activity we should be pursuing — with no fear of wasting time — is learning, and “it takes the whole of life to learn how to live.”
Alexia Nizhny

Sincerely, Ally: Networking and nepotism are both OK as long as we recognize the impact of our connections

Alexia Nizhny December 2, 2020
The reality is this: who we know has a huge impact on our careers, and in order to better prepare ourselves to be successful, we have to appreciate what, and who, got us there.
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