University: Boston University
City: Boston
Country: United States
Continent: North America
Field of study: business administration
Study type: semester abroad
So my time at Boston University was really amazing. I have no regrets choosing Boston and Boston University. Check liuxers.com to see UNB study abroad opportunities.
But step by step. I chose the spring semester because I wanted to escape the cold and travel after the summer semester. I couldn’t escape the cold but traveling in the summer was incredible.
After the application you have to take care of the visa, which is time-consuming but otherwise not difficult. After the confirmation, it is best to book the flight immediately.
About the accommodation: I took care of the accommodation in advance. I just searched Craigslist and looked at different groups on FB. The sooner, the more choice you have. I wrote to some and then had contact with some via Skype and then I made my decision. I was a bit unlucky and then had to move because my landlady moved to New York and had to give up the apartment. It was quite stressful to have to search again on site, but in retrospect it was quite good. When looking for an apartment, it was important to me that it was a safe environment. Northend is one of the safest areas, but on the other side of town. Since I’m used to a very good subway network, I thought it wouldn’t bother me to live so far away, but the network there isn’t that good. It takes almost 40 minutes if they drive well. So it was good that I could move again and move closer to the university. This also saved me a lot of money. You can also get a semester ticket from the university there, but the deadline is before Orientation Week. However, it was expensive and I was advised not to buy it by the students in Boston. I actually didn’t spend that much on the subway as the university was 5 minutes from my apartment and the city was about a 30 minute walk, on a sunny day it’s better to walk than take the train. In the evening from 12: 00 p.m. the trains do not run until 2: 00 a.m. on weekends, if I remember correctly. that I could move again and move closer to the university. This also saved me a lot of money. You can also get a semester ticket from the university there, but the deadline is before Orientation Week. However, it was expensive and I was advised not to buy it by the students in Boston. I actually didn’t spend that much on the subway as the university was 5 minutes from my apartment and the city was about a 30 minute walk, on a sunny day it’s better to walk than take the train. In the evening from 12: 00 p.m. the trains do not run until 2: 00 a.m. on weekends, if I remember correctly. that I could move again and move closer to the university. This also saved me a lot of money. You can also get a semester ticket from the university there, but the deadline is before Orientation Week. However, it was expensive and I was advised not to buy it by the students in Boston. I actually didn’t spend that much on the subway as the university was 5 minutes from my apartment and the city was about a 30 minute walk, on a sunny day it’s better to walk than take the train. In the evening from 12: 00 p.m. the trains do not run until 2: 00 a.m. on weekends, if I remember correctly. However, it was expensive and I was advised not to buy it by the students in Boston. I actually didn’t spend that much on the subway as the university was 5 minutes from my apartment and the city was about a 30 minute walk, on a sunny day it’s better to walk than take the train. In the evening from 12: 00 p.m. the trains do not run until 2: 00 a.m. on weekends, if I remember correctly. However, it was expensive and I was advised not to buy it by the students in Boston. I actually didn’t spend that much on the subway as the university was 5 minutes from my apartment and the city was about a 30 minute walk, on a sunny day it’s better to walk than take the train. In the evening from 12: 00 p.m. the trains do not run until 2: 00 a.m. on weekends, if I remember correctly.
You have to be aware that rent is the biggest cost factor. Rents range from $700-$1500 per room. But still a lot cheaper than staying in the dorm in my opinion. Almost half of the people in Boston are college students.
The BU goes to great lengths to make it as easy as possible for you to get started. And organizes various activities throughout the semester (bowling, baseball game, duck tour) so that all international students can get to know each other.
The courses are usually only with international students or evening students, so that contact with American students is not made through the courses. But BU offers so many different clubs to attend or check the various uni sites for concerts, plays and other events to attend.
Classes at BU are kept small, 20-30 students in a room. You always get homework and have to do presentations. But all in all half as wild. I scheduled my courses so that I had lectures Monday through Wednesday, so I always had a long weekend, which came in handy for small trips and ventures.
Project management at Mendling. The grade consisted of a project, which was put together bit by bit as homework during the semester, and an open-book exam. The course was interesting and it’s not difficult to get an A. Sam was a laid-back lecturer who cared about being listened to.
Business in a changing society with Steve Leybourne. I found the course to be one of the most interesting, because you could actually join the discussion and hear the views of American students on topics such as sustainability and social responsibility. The lecturer was really nice and was always accommodating to the students. You have to write a presentation, small group assignments, a term paper and an exam. Usually all courses have two exams, one after or before spring break and one towards the end.
International Finance at San Chee. A really good and funny lecturer, with whom the time also flew by, because he explained everything with practical examples and often digressed and told interesting anecdotes. You have to take two exams with him, which are more difficult than other exams, but you can definitely do it with a B+, and I and Finance don’t really like each other that much.
Financial Concepts at Bill Chambers. This course took up the most time because every week, without fail, there was homework to be handed in, which was then graded. Sometimes a little longer, sometimes a little shorter. There were also two exams and a term paper. The lecturer has a lot of experience and knows his material and is happy to help with questions. The lecture sometimes seemed long because so much material was discussed at once.
All in all an incredible experience, albeit very expensive! I was able to go to DC, NY and Chicago on the weekends and breaks so I could go to California after the semester.
A little tip: Even if you don’t have direct contact with American students, just go to an event at a cinema evening at the other universities, it’s definitely worth it.
