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Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
The Asia Consulting Network profile on LinkedIn. The newly formed club aims to improve access to career resources for international students from Asia if they return to their home countries after graduation. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New Asia Consulting Network at BU aims to support job searches abroad

Emily Pauls October 6, 2021
The ACN will host events next semester to promote BU as "target school" for international consulting firms.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: A Second Freshman Year

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol September 7, 2021
I felt like I was robbed of my freshman year, but ruminating on lost time may only lead to more lost experiences.
BU student receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BU opens Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, staff

Tanisha Bhat May 6, 2021
International students will be allowed extended stay on campus to receive second doses next month.
boston university student researcher handles equipment in a laboratory

BU students reflect on internship, research opportunities for second summer in pandemic

Yiran Yu April 26, 2021
From research to interning abroad, students find unique ways to optimize the summer break.
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.
Nitya Rudraraju (ENG ‘19) enjoyed a breakfast of traditional Indian foods with her cousins in Orlando, Florida. PHOTO COURTESY NITYA RUDRARAJU

Here’s how international students spent their Thanksgiving

Haley Fritz November 27, 2016

As many Boston University students went home to celebrate Thanksgiving, a traditional American holiday, some international students chose to spend their break differently. Here are some of their accounts: Nitya...

Many international students are concerned about what the president-elect’s immigration policies will mean for them. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

International students wonder how President Trump will impact their life

Till Kaeslin November 16, 2016

Following Donald Trump’s election to the presidency, many international students at Boston University wonder if their future will be impacted by the strong nationalistic rhetoric many say was utilized...

The International Student and Scholar Hub, launched Monday through BU’s Global Program, compiles resources for the international population and aims to facilitate an easier transition to college life at BU. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New platform provides resources to ease transition of BU’s international population

Lexi Peery April 28, 2016

Boston University Global Programs launched the International Student and Scholar Hub Monday and created an aggregation of resources and information, particularly for international students. “The...

Yang remembered for enthusiasm

Daily Free Press Admin November 17, 2012

Boston University student Chung-Wei “Victor” Yang brought people together with his passion and friendliness, said his housemate Joanne Chang, a School of Management sophomore. “It seemed like the...

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