I agree about how interesting people are at BU! There are classes where I've learned far more from my peers than the class and I think that's amazing :)
Thanks for making this video!! I'm about to enter my junior year and I'm starting to consider the colleges I want to go to. I live in Cali, but I'm mainly interested in Boston because of their marine program. It sounds awesome!! So I think when the time comes I'll definitely apply :)
It's not so bad. The BU beach is nice, but there's also the Esplanade going along the Charles River that's really nice and the Back Bay Fens is right near campus too!
@@tracyyu4698 i would definitely apply for aid and try to get a scholarship, talk to ur parents/guardians about the cost and see what you could do and weather it’s in your price range 🙃 i hope you can!!💖
I've toured the campus and honestly the area next to the Charles River was amazing. It a wonderful piece of greenery literally in the campuses front yard if you wanna think of it like that.
I’m planning on committing to BU sometime within the next few days and I’m so excited! I loved this video and it definitely assured me that I will be making the right choice going to BU!
Hey! I am a rising senior and looking for colleges to add to my list and BU is definitely a very tempting school for me. I want to follow the path of becoming a physician and hence how do you think about the pre-med classes and the environment for aspiring students to enter this field?
I’m very interested for the Boston University School of Theology and I definitely can’t wait to attend this great institution. I realize that it’s early but thank you for sharing what you love about this illustrious institution.
I'm actually thinking about going there to pursue my bachelors degree in broadcasting, I only live down the street from it, In Allston, I figured why not, Plus while the pandemic is going on I could get a higher education for when its over and they'll be more options in my field.
Hey Coretta! I absolutely loved your video on your top reasons why you love attending Boston University! BU is such an Awesome school. Much success in your continued studies there. BTW, I am an alum myself of Boston University’s School of Theology where I graduated with a master’s degree in theology. #GoTerriers #ProudToBU
Coretta, My favorite things/ past memories while I attended Boston University as a grad student was going to chapel service at Marsh Chapel, visiting the Howard Thurman Center which I heard they just moved into a new building. It was at the George Sherman Union when I was there, & going to the Beanpot Tournament. I also think BU West has the best dining hall & view looking at Nickleson Field is gorgeous. I definitely miss BU & the City of Boston. Great times.
Hi Corretta! Thank you for creating content that exposes students to your perspective of college life at BU. I am interested in applying in the fall but idk if I’ll qualify because in the first semester of junior year which was last semester I received an F in my algebra class but I retook the class and got an 88. This semester I received all A’s but do you think I’ll still have a chance in getting accepted even though I have that F burden
It’s definitely possible. I went to a BU seminar and they explained that what they look for in your grades is not necessarily the grade itself, but whether you have improved and challenged yourself overtime; going from having an F to then getting all As shows definite improvement. Additionally, they really look at your essay-so really work hard on this. Furthermore, if you have any extracurricular or anything like that (and I mean anything seriously sometimes you have to just exaggerate and make something sound more prestigious and professional than it actually is) put that on there too. Hope this helps :)
I completely agree! I got a C in math my sophomore year of high school and I thought that would be the end of my career but your grades do not define you and I think college admissions are starting to see that even more now. As long as you can show you work hard, (bringing that grade up definitely did) and that you're involved in various activities you'll probably be fine. Applying to college is like the first real experience of having to sell yourself as a person, and it's really kind of weird, but it's such good practice for the rest of your life when you need to get an internship/job. If you can communicate whatever you do, regardless of what it is, in a way that shows your passion will go so much farther than a couple of letters on a report card.
Hi! Sorry I am just now seeing this. It's much harder to change schools than it is to change majors, but even then I don't think it's impossible. I know a lot of people who changed majors multiple times a semester until they landed on something they actually liked, but you definitely want to talk to an advisor or upperclassmen so you don't end up taking more classes than you need. It's going to be harder if you want to change from like biology to mechanical engineering than it would be to change from biology to chemistry or something, but I think that probably will apply to any school.
I'm thinking I might be interested in environmental science...do you think the BU program for that is good? I know its not your major but maybe you can give an opinion? There's not that many RUclipsrs in general that have a similar major :/ Thank you for this video tho its helping me decide whether or not to apply (:
Hi! I am actually an environmental science minor. I am not sure where BU ranks compared to other schools but I really like the minor and the department in general. Here's more specific information on the major: www.bu.edu/earth/about/ and www.bu.edu/academics/cas/programs/earth-environment/ba-in-earth-environmental-sciences/ As you can see there are tons of classes to choose from. There used to be a very well loved study abroad program to Ecuador that was a part of the Earth and Enviro major/minor but since coronavirus happened it's up in the air what will happen with that moving forward (but you can do the marine semester and go to Belize still!). Also, if you choose to go to BU, you should also check out the Environmental Student Organization, there are some very lovely people in that club. Hope this helped!
Hi Christopher, congrats on getting into BU! Freshman year my class sizes were pretty big (200 ish ppl) since I was taking mostly gen-eds like chemistry and biology. I had to take writing 100 and 150 and those classes were always capped at abut 15 people though which was a really nice. As you get further in college and into higher level classes the class sizes get much smaller (20-30 ppl). Hope this helped!
I'm in 8th grade but I really have a goal subject to learn and pursue and bu is one of my favorite universities btw I'm from India so it's more than normal to get in there it would be grt if you could help me understand how to apply and what all goes cause I have no Idea about American educational system
It's great that you're starting early with your interest in going to college! In my opinion, you can never be overinformed when it comes to picking the right school for you. Unfortunately, I'm not an expert on college admissions and (assuming India's 8th grade is the same as American 8th grade) I will be even farther removed from the undergraduate admissions process by the time you get ready to apply. However, there's TONS of resources online to learn about applying to college in America. There is also a good amount of people from India at BU, so maybe you can find a way to get in contact with someone who came here from where you're from and ask them more specific questions about their experience. Best of luck and thank you for watching my video!
Yes!! Good on ya for starting early!!! Don't ever think that it's a mistake to start dipping your feet in early. You are already ahead of most people that surround you. I toured BU when I believe I was a freshman and I toured another college in Boston and I think I was the youngest person. And visiting from across the country. As someone who will be a senior in high school in just a couple months enjoy high school, as weird as that sounds, be there for those experiences and look to the future. I'm SO excited.
amaya davis There are very few single dorms available in freshman housing, but it is possible to get one. To be honest I don’t really remember how room selection worked going into my freshman year but from what I remember, they usually go first to people who have an illness or other demonstrated need for a single, then whatever’s left is on a first come first serve basis I think. They also cost a few thousand more than a double dorm room.
Heyyy Coretta, I'm actually in the college search process. I want to study software engineering and I'm looking for a school that will have it as a major like separately. Does BU have that?
Here is my question, what is it like being a black girl attending BU? My daughter recently was accepted literally today, but she really wants to go to a hbcu, but they dont give anymore money, whereas BU damn near gave her a full ride , but she us very skeptical because as she says she is tired of being 1 out of 4 in a classroom, and she wants that hbcu blk experience, can u elaborate more on the blk exp at BU?
I actually had a similar experience although I was not super passionate about going to an HBCU like your daughter sounds like she is. I got into Spelman and was really excited about getting the HBCU experience, but they gave me almost no financial aid whereas BU gave me enough to cover everything except housing. I would've had to pay the full tuition in student loans, so it was immediately out of the question. BU does have a small black population, but it's definitely there. If your daughter ends up going here, I would encourage her to join UMOJA (the black student union) and Sister's United. There's also the African Students Organization if you're of African heritage. There's also other ways to meet black people outside of BU in the greater Boston community. As a black woman, I've had a great experience at BU but it definitely doesn't compare to an HBCU. My biggest issue with diversity hasn't been with the student body but with the faculty and staff. If your daughter wants to make black friends, I think she will have no problem doing so. If your daughter wants to see black leadership and have black professors, she probably won't find that here.
@@BrownskinbambiRN Yes, I'm a senior at BU now so I will be graduating this May. Academically, I feel very fulfilled. When I first got here, I felt underprepared and overwhelmed by the rigor of the academics. However, through the years I've come to really appreciate how hard the classes are. I find the professors to be extremely knowledgeable in their subject and for the most part, are always willing to talk with students to help them succeed in their class. I actually wish I knew that earlier because if I knew that my professors actually wanted to see their students succeed I would not have been so scared to ask for help in my earlier years. Some classes are harder than others (Chem 101 and 102 still haunt me!) but I think you definitely get out of it what you put into it. Just this past week I found out I got into graduate school, so I am very pleased with everything that BU has given me in terms of academic, career, and personal growth.
@@corettagranberry9925 nice! My daughter wants to be a dentist so she has to maintain ya know thanks so much for your feedback greatly appreciate it . It's just my daughter although she is smart she is not the typical smart in the books girl, she wanna turn up too lol so I want a good mix for her
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity The enrolled student population at Boston University is 40.4% White, 11.6% Asian, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0869% American Indian or Alaska Native. datausa.io/profile/university/boston-university
I regret not applying ED to BU, hopefully RD works out for me. Wish me luck.
If it's a good fit then you will get in, ED or otherwise. Don't worry about it too much! Good luck!
Same here friend
I’m in the same boat. Fingers crossed we all get in
Good luck! Hope to see you in the fall!
I agree about how interesting people are at BU! There are classes where I've learned far more from my peers than the class and I think that's amazing :)
Caroline Olesky It’s amazing how much I’ve learned just from getting to know people of all different backgrounds!
I'm applying to BU right now so thank you so much for this video!!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video!! I'm about to enter my junior year and I'm starting to consider the colleges I want to go to. I live in Cali, but I'm mainly interested in Boston because of their marine program. It sounds awesome!! So I think when the time comes I'll definitely apply :)
Yes, the marine program here is great! Good luck!
Did you make all your close friends first semester freshman year or did you make best friends second semester/ sophomore year?
BU is my dream school! Sad to hear it's not so green though.
It's not so bad. The BU beach is nice, but there's also the Esplanade going along the Charles River that's really nice and the Back Bay Fens is right near campus too!
Me too but I'm also worried about the cost.
@@tracyyu4698 i would definitely apply for aid and try to get a scholarship, talk to ur parents/guardians about the cost and see what you could do and weather it’s in your price range 🙃 i hope you can!!💖
I've toured the campus and honestly the area next to the Charles River was amazing. It a wonderful piece of greenery literally in the campuses front yard if you wanna think of it like that.
I’m planning on committing to BU sometime within the next few days and I’m so excited! I loved this video and it definitely assured me that I will be making the right choice going to BU!
Yay congrats for getting into BU and I'm so glad I was able to help you! Good luck!
@@corettagranberry9925 Thank you!!
thank you for sharing!
i'll be attending BU in the fall.
congrats and good luck!
As a BU Alumni, it’s just an incredible place!
Hello, Nicholas, can I please message you privately to make an inquiry? It's really important to me. Thank you
My niece just moved in the dorm to start her freshman year! I can't wait to visit!
I hope she has a great year!
I got into BU for class of 27!! I am majoring in marine science
Congrats and best of luck!
Hey! I am a rising senior and looking for colleges to add to my list and BU is definitely a very tempting school for me. I want to follow the path of becoming a physician and hence how do you think about the pre-med classes and the environment for aspiring students to enter this field?
I’m very interested for the Boston University School of Theology and I definitely can’t wait to attend this great institution. I realize that it’s early but thank you for sharing what you love about this illustrious institution.
I'm actually thinking about going there to pursue my bachelors degree in broadcasting, I only live down the street from it, In Allston, I figured why not, Plus while the pandemic is going on I could get a higher education for when its over and they'll be more options in my field.
ur so cool, u give off a great vibe and ur so helpful. Thank you :)
Hey Coretta! I absolutely loved your video on your top reasons why you love attending Boston University! BU is such an Awesome school. Much success in your continued studies there.
BTW, I am an alum myself of Boston University’s School of Theology where I graduated with a master’s degree in theology. #GoTerriers #ProudToBU
Sean A. Barley, Sr. Thanks for your comment! Go Terriers! 🐾
Coretta,
My favorite things/ past memories while I attended Boston University as a grad student was going to chapel service at Marsh Chapel, visiting the Howard Thurman Center which I heard they just moved into a new building. It was at the George Sherman Union when I was there, & going to the Beanpot Tournament. I also think BU West has the best dining hall & view looking at Nickleson Field is gorgeous. I definitely miss BU & the City of Boston. Great times.
I got into the theatre program!
congrats!!
I want to go to BU!
35 Monster
i love your personality!! :)
Thank you
Does BU have a nursing program ?
Hey girl. Thanks for sharing, so helpful.
Thanks for watching!
I want to apply for fullyfunded scholarship........of this university
New subscriber here!! Great video!!
Hi Corretta! Thank you for creating content that exposes students to your perspective of college life at BU. I am interested in applying in the fall but idk if I’ll qualify because in the first semester of junior year which was last semester I received an F in my algebra class but I retook the class and got an 88. This semester I received all A’s but do you think I’ll still have a chance in getting accepted even though I have that F burden
It’s definitely possible. I went to a BU seminar and they explained that what they look for in your grades is not necessarily the grade itself, but whether you have improved and challenged yourself overtime; going from having an F to then getting all As shows definite improvement. Additionally, they really look at your essay-so really work hard on this. Furthermore, if you have any extracurricular or anything like that (and I mean anything seriously sometimes you have to just exaggerate and make something sound more prestigious and professional than it actually is) put that on there too. Hope this helps :)
I completely agree! I got a C in math my sophomore year of high school and I thought that would be the end of my career but your grades do not define you and I think college admissions are starting to see that even more now. As long as you can show you work hard, (bringing that grade up definitely did) and that you're involved in various activities you'll probably be fine. Applying to college is like the first real experience of having to sell yourself as a person, and it's really kind of weird, but it's such good practice for the rest of your life when you need to get an internship/job. If you can communicate whatever you do, regardless of what it is, in a way that shows your passion will go so much farther than a couple of letters on a report card.
I hope you can see and reply this ...apart from medical courses which other course is good and has opportunities at Bu
How hard is it to change majors/schools within BU?
Hi! Sorry I am just now seeing this. It's much harder to change schools than it is to change majors, but even then I don't think it's impossible. I know a lot of people who changed majors multiple times a semester until they landed on something they actually liked, but you definitely want to talk to an advisor or upperclassmen so you don't end up taking more classes than you need. It's going to be harder if you want to change from like biology to mechanical engineering than it would be to change from biology to chemistry or something, but I think that probably will apply to any school.
Can you please told me the fullyfunded scholarship process of boston university !
What is your favorite study place at BU campus ?
CAS Think Tank
aa you went to indonesia! im from indonesia, and my dream school is BU, im still scared because the chance is pretty low :")
Indonesia is beautiful! Wherever you go to school I'm sure you'll do great. Good luck!
@@corettagranberry9925 AAHHH thankyouu!!
Bu
What advice do you have for someone struggling during their first year?
maybe i will make a video on this sometime in the future
Thanks, i’m considering BU for grad school.
Good luck on your grad school search! I'm sure you'll find the right place for you. Thanks for watching!
For Ms or Mphill Level
I'm thinking I might be interested in environmental science...do you think the BU program for that is good? I know its not your major but maybe you can give an opinion? There's not that many RUclipsrs in general that have a similar major :/ Thank you for this video tho its helping me decide whether or not to apply (:
Hi! I am actually an environmental science minor. I am not sure where BU ranks compared to other schools but I really like the minor and the department in general. Here's more specific information on the major: www.bu.edu/earth/about/ and www.bu.edu/academics/cas/programs/earth-environment/ba-in-earth-environmental-sciences/ As you can see there are tons of classes to choose from. There used to be a very well loved study abroad program to Ecuador that was a part of the Earth and Enviro major/minor but since coronavirus happened it's up in the air what will happen with that moving forward (but you can do the marine semester and go to Belize still!). Also, if you choose to go to BU, you should also check out the Environmental Student Organization, there are some very lovely people in that club. Hope this helped!
Coretta Granberry thank you so much!!!
I just got accepted and I’m sorry to bother, but could you tell me how large your classes were on average in your freshman year?
Hi Christopher, congrats on getting into BU! Freshman year my class sizes were pretty big (200 ish ppl) since I was taking mostly gen-eds like chemistry and biology. I had to take writing 100 and 150 and those classes were always capped at abut 15 people though which was a really nice. As you get further in college and into higher level classes the class sizes get much smaller (20-30 ppl). Hope this helped!
Coretta Granberry it did help, thank you.
I'm in 8th grade but I really have a goal subject to learn and pursue and bu is one of my favorite universities btw I'm from India so it's more than normal to get in there it would be grt if you could help me understand how to apply and what all goes cause I have no Idea about American educational system
It's great that you're starting early with your interest in going to college! In my opinion, you can never be overinformed when it comes to picking the right school for you. Unfortunately, I'm not an expert on college admissions and (assuming India's 8th grade is the same as American 8th grade) I will be even farther removed from the undergraduate admissions process by the time you get ready to apply. However, there's TONS of resources online to learn about applying to college in America. There is also a good amount of people from India at BU, so maybe you can find a way to get in contact with someone who came here from where you're from and ask them more specific questions about their experience. Best of luck and thank you for watching my video!
Yes!! Good on ya for starting early!!! Don't ever think that it's a mistake to start dipping your feet in early. You are already ahead of most people that surround you. I toured BU when I believe I was a freshman and I toured another college in Boston and I think I was the youngest person. And visiting from across the country. As someone who will be a senior in high school in just a couple months enjoy high school, as weird as that sounds, be there for those experiences and look to the future. I'm SO excited.
do freshman normally get single rooms?
amaya davis There are very few single dorms available in freshman housing, but it is possible to get one. To be honest I don’t really remember how room selection worked going into my freshman year but from what I remember, they usually go first to people who have an illness or other demonstrated need for a single, then whatever’s left is on a first come first serve basis I think. They also cost a few thousand more than a double dorm room.
Heyyy Coretta, I'm actually in the college search process. I want to study software engineering and I'm looking for a school that will have it as a major like separately. Does BU have that?
Nice video!!! Quite informative...... What are you majoring at tho?
I’m majoring in marine science and minoring in earth and environmental science
Here is my question, what is it like being a black girl attending BU?
My daughter recently was accepted literally today, but she really wants to go to a hbcu, but they dont give anymore money, whereas BU damn near gave her a full ride , but she us very skeptical because as she says she is tired of being 1 out of 4 in a classroom, and she wants that hbcu blk experience, can u elaborate more on the blk exp at BU?
i have the same question
I actually had a similar experience although I was not super passionate about going to an HBCU like your daughter sounds like she is. I got into Spelman and was really excited about getting the HBCU experience, but they gave me almost no financial aid whereas BU gave me enough to cover everything except housing. I would've had to pay the full tuition in student loans, so it was immediately out of the question. BU does have a small black population, but it's definitely there. If your daughter ends up going here, I would encourage her to join UMOJA (the black student union) and Sister's United. There's also the African Students Organization if you're of African heritage. There's also other ways to meet black people outside of BU in the greater Boston community. As a black woman, I've had a great experience at BU but it definitely doesn't compare to an HBCU. My biggest issue with diversity hasn't been with the student body but with the faculty and staff. If your daughter wants to make black friends, I think she will have no problem doing so. If your daughter wants to see black leadership and have black professors, she probably won't find that here.
@@corettagranberry9925 are u still attending BU? And education wise do u feel fulfilled ?
@@BrownskinbambiRN Yes, I'm a senior at BU now so I will be graduating this May. Academically, I feel very fulfilled. When I first got here, I felt underprepared and overwhelmed by the rigor of the academics. However, through the years I've come to really appreciate how hard the classes are. I find the professors to be extremely knowledgeable in their subject and for the most part, are always willing to talk with students to help them succeed in their class. I actually wish I knew that earlier because if I knew that my professors actually wanted to see their students succeed I would not have been so scared to ask for help in my earlier years. Some classes are harder than others (Chem 101 and 102 still haunt me!) but I think you definitely get out of it what you put into it. Just this past week I found out I got into graduate school, so I am very pleased with everything that BU has given me in terms of academic, career, and personal growth.
@@corettagranberry9925 nice! My daughter wants to be a dentist so she has to maintain ya know thanks so much for your feedback greatly appreciate it . It's just my daughter although she is smart she is not the typical smart in the books girl, she wanna turn up too lol so I want a good mix for her
Would you say that they are a lot of African Americans at Boston university?
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The enrolled student population at Boston University is 40.4% White, 11.6% Asian, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0869% American Indian or Alaska Native. datausa.io/profile/university/boston-university
You look so much like Amandla Sternbeg lol
Wow thanks, i've never gotten that before haha