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The Daily Free Press

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A guide to romantic movies for every relationship status this Valentine’s Day

Lea Tran February 13, 2025
I hope this list was able to give you some inspiration on what to watch this Valentine’s Day. I know not everyone is on the same page when it comes to love, but no matter how or what you’re celebrating, everyone deserves to end the night with a good movie.
The Boston University study abroad program office. Student interest in study abroad programs for the spring semester has reached an all-time high, leading to some students getting waitlisted. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Study abroad applicants waitlisted after increase in applications

Daily Free Press Staff October 2, 2023
Many students expressed frustration after being placed on the Boston University Study Abroad waitlist due to interest reaching an all time high for the Spring 2024 semester.
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BU expands study abroad for STEM students

Sonya Carson March 22, 2023
Boston University is introducing several new classes within study abroad programs in upcoming semesters that will open up opportunities for STEM students to learn overseas.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: How good things come to those who wait

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol November 3, 2021
Sometimes, to get the best results, some costs and sacrifices must be made — especially during a pandemic.
Students at Study Abroad Expo

Study abroad students take off to new experiences, despite COVID-19 restrictions

Ilana Keusch September 15, 2021
Students studying in Venice and Geneva reflect while BU works around international COVID restrictions.
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Summer Study Abroad canceled amid lack of resources, safety concerns

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 10, 2021
Gareth McFeely, executive director of Study Abroad, said the decision was motivated by the same pandemic-related concerns that prevented the University from running the program last summer.
Boston University’s Study Abroad Office created virtual internship opportunities at overseas companies for students who were supposed to study abroad this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual internships in place of study abroad prove to be supportive, successful, students say

Ashley Soebroto March 4, 2021
Despite the cancellation of all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring semester, students were able to take part in virtual internships with international companies to get real work experience and a feel for a new culture.
Boston University’s study abroad programs were canceled in all European cities, including Paris, after the Centers for Disease Control issued a travel ban for the continent on March 11. Students in the programs say the transition to remote classes has been difficult and that BU could be more supportive during the adjustment. AUSMA PALMER/ DFP FILE

Study abroad students sent home amid COVID-19 outbreak

Victoria Bond March 22, 2020
All study abroad programs were canceled by BU Global Programs in light of the global coronavirus outbreak. Students will continue courses and fulfill internship credits remotely, according to an email from Executive Director of Study Abroad Gareth McFeely.
Students from American universities, including Boston University, have been increasingly studying abroad over the past year, a report published Tuesday by the Institute of International Education revealed. SYDNEY MAES/ DFP FILE PHOTO

More students choosing to study abroad, report shows

Sari Cohen November 16, 2018

The number of American students studying abroad has increased over the last year, according to the annual Open Doors report released Tuesday by the Institute of International Education. Boston...

Miss Leading: Pray the creeps get exposed: How Drake could help men understand the need to protect human rights

Miss Leading: Pray the creeps get exposed: How Drake could help men understand the need to protect human rights

Namu Sampath November 20, 2017

In Drake’s song “Know Yourself,” he says “Pray the fakes get exposed.” This past week though, it wasn’t the fakes who got exposed, but the creeps. A few days ago, while performing his set at...

Boston University’s Study Abroad office recently announces a summer internship program in New York City. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU offers new summer internship program in NYC

Taylor Kocher March 12, 2017

Starting this summer, Boston University will offer a New York City Summer Internship program, which runs for nearly 10 weeks, from early June to early August, according to the program’s webpage....

GANS: Fish Down Under swims back home

GANS: Fish Down Under swims back home

Felicia Gans May 5, 2016

This time last week, my plane was somewhere in the air between Sydney and Los Angeles. In the weeks approaching that flight, I really thought I’d be ready. One semester was enough time away. But...

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