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The Daily Free Press

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Academic planning is a major challenge

Faizaan Ayub November 13, 2023
As a freshman, I’ve been told that I have a whole four years to decide my academic and career paths. I know that I will have to settle for only one or two of my interests in the end. I entered BU with 32 AP credits. I thought this would give me an edge over my peers, potentially allowing me to graduate early. This was far from the truth.
EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

Editors December 2, 2020
Overall, the efforts BU has made on GivingTuesday should still be recognized. But, the administration should remember that in order for its fundraising to make a genuine impact, it first and foremost needs to demonstrate transparency and accountability.
Boston University’s African American Studies Program building in Brookline. AFAM is expanding its program by offering more courses starting in the Spring. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM

African American Studies expands course offerings starting Spring 2021

Ellie Yeo December 1, 2020
In response to rising student demand for humanities courses on Black studies and systemic racism, the BU's AFAM will expand its course offerings beginning in the Spring 2021 semester. 
WILSHERE: Advice to my freshman self

WILSHERE: Advice to my freshman self

Meredith Wilshere June 6, 2017

There are many things I would tell my younger self before I headed off to college — pack fewer clothes, bring more snacks and don’t be afraid of 300 level law classes. Thinking about all the events...

EDITORIAL: Finland's migrant courses need to be broadened

EDITORIAL: Finland’s migrant courses need to be broadened

Editors January 25, 2016

Keeping migrants out of jail is so important that Finland is now offering them optional classes on Finnish law, BBC reported. The police- and ministry-backed courses are a way for new migrants to become informed...

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