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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Keys to joyful employment

Sophia Keohane April 1, 2025
Say goodbye to the panicked version of me, searching for something I don’t want, and say hello to a girl who has a thing or two to say on joyful employment.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

My number one fan

Lauren Albano March 20, 2025
I made a few saves, and my dad came over to me, raving that he was proud of my first performance and reassuring that missed saves were not solely my fault — it was a team effort. I played goalie for a few more games and soon fell in love with the position. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Losing the LinkedIn Olympics | Identity Unveiled

Rebecca Peng March 26, 2024
LinkedIn mirrors every other social media platform in setting a stage for comparison. Instead of admiring an influencer’s lifestyle on Instagram, I hyperfixate on my peers’ career accomplishments on LinkedIn. I compare myself to them through internship experience and GPA, and pay the price with my peace of mind. My insecurities are amplified — and I feel obligated to keep it to myself. 
The Boston University Study Abroad main website. BU offers many ways to expand learning beyond the classroom. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Take advantage of your time at BU: three ways to learn beyond the classroom

Caitlin Beal June 2, 2023
“No matter what, you’re going to learn so much about yourself,” said rising senior Aidan Walsh of her experience studying abroad in London, one of the many ways BU students are able to take their education to the next level.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Tips on how to get an internship

Katrina Liu February 3, 2023
As someone who has had an internship in a cancer genomics company and is currently interning with NBC, I’ve found some tricks in the process that were useful to me, and I hope they can help out someone else as well. 
Questrom

Questrom students share summer internship experiences

Rachel Do October 6, 2022
Business school students spent their summer interning for array of different companies
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Running with your sick self won’t help you run away from it | A Room With A View

Antonia Lehnert October 4, 2022
Last spring I learned that not only was I able to do a semester abroad, but that it was strongly recommended to me considering my majors. Although I was initially overcome by a wave of exhilaration, the latter was soon subsided by hesitancy.

Perfecting Your Resume in College

Angela Yang January 31, 2022

Join us this week for a nuanced discussion on how to make your resume stand out! Sarah and Angela give their takes on what works for highly experience-based fields — and how these resumes differ from...

A person dealing with stress. Thalia writes about how she pulled herself through a period of low self-esteem this semester and how she continues to cope with her stressors. COURTESY OF ANNIE SPRATT VIA UNSPLASH

Balancing between the present, the future

Thalia Lauzon October 24, 2021
I’m hoping I’ll keep progressing and feel confident enough to get that internship later.
Getting Your First Internship | Is It OK If I Record?

Getting Your First Internship | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang October 24, 2021

This week, Sarah and Angela will walk you through getting that first internship in college. We cover how to create opportunities when there might be none on offer, and how to communicate with potential...

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

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

Angela Yang September 26, 2021

This week, Sarah and Angela introspect on why it's so tempting for journalists to chase after prestige, as well as why society seems to place so much value on big names. What counts as humble-bragging,...

Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang September 5, 2021

Sarah and Angela are kicking off their senior and junior years of college after a summer full of work experience. Sarah, an aspiring science journalist, wrapped up a communications internship at...

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