<p>Sorry, I don’t really know the answer to either of your questions.</p>
<p>I know nothing about the film program here, nor do I know anything about the programs at the other schools you asked about.</p>
<p>You can check around <a href=“http://www.bu.edu/finaid[/url]”>www.bu.edu/finaid</a> and then give them a call for your financial aid question.</p>
<p>Hey Ryan,</p>
<p>I posted this in a thread on this forum earlier, but since most people here seem to be entering 12th grade (like me), they didn’t know the answer.</p>
<p>My question is: If I apply early decision to the Comm School (where I’d apply), can BU admissions switch me to the School of General Studies during Early Decision (or as an Early Decision)? Since it would be Early Decision, I would be forced to go to the School of General Studies (if they switched me into it), if this was true.</p>
<p>I heard that this policy is done during regular admission. Is it done during Early Decision?</p>
<p>Ryan, my roommate and I just moved in and our TV is only getting 20 channels and our phones don’t work. We’re on the 18th floor in Warren, C Tower. Is there anything we can do?</p>
<p>MrMetJet: That’s a question for admissions–that’s not something students would know.</p>
<p>AliAngel–either you need to program your TV or your TV isn’t set up to get more than that. Probably the former. There should be a button on your remote to program or add new channels.</p>
<p>As for the phone: make sure it’s in the right jack and check with the phone company what date you paid for service to start. If it’s still not working, call the office of Telecommunications on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The phones only work if you pay Verizon for activation and monthly service. If you haven’t done that, the phones won’t work. BU does NOT provide free phone service in the dorms.</p>
<p>OMG, they don’t? Does Verizon offer a reduced plan for students at BU?</p>
<p>I looked over a couple notes from my first tour of BU and I figured out the answer to my first question.</p>
<p>I have another question, but this one is all the way on the other side of the spectrum: I’ve used this website (<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/union/backdoor/[/url]”>http://www.bu.edu/union/backdoor/</a>) to get some insight on the dorms. For Freshman, there are the Warren Towers, The Towers, West Campus and 575 Commonwealth Ave (maybe more?). </p>
<p>Ryan, since you are a Senior, do you have any other insight on these dorms (like which Freshman dorm is the best or which you would recommend)? From glancing at the site, it looked like either Warren Towers or The Towers may be my best bet, but I’m not sure. Thanks.</p>
<p>is the campus integrated into the city making the size too overwhelming? are the students friendly? bu has a rep of having many wealthy pretentious students - so i was wondering if this is true. finally, is the intellectual atmosphere good or do people not take their studies seriously and party all the time? lol sorry i know i have a lot of questions.</p>
<p>I was in Warren for two years and liked it. I would recommend living there for your freshman year. I’m not a fan of Towers, West, Myles or Shelton–but I would look at them yourself once you get here.</p>
<p>pinkearmuffs:</p>
<p>The campus is actually right at the edge of Boston–part of it is technically in Allston. It isn’t right in the middle of Boston (like Suffolk or Emerson), but it is integrated into the city–you’re right near Kenmore Square and Fenway Park and do get a lot of non-student traffic going through all the time (especially during baseball season). I don’t find it overwhleming and, in fact, prefer it to a secluded campus. Boston is a beautiful and wonderful city, but if you simply do not enjoy city life, I would look into BC. Mind you, Boston is tiny.</p>
<p>As for wealthy pretentious students…sure, there are some. I’m sure that there are some anywhere. All I know is that I’m not rich, which is a travesty.</p>
<p>Depending on the program you’re in, it’s impossible to get by and not take “your studies seriously.” People party plenty (points for alliteration)–which they would be expected to do, as they are in Boston–but don’t use that to gauge intelligence. The nice thing about BU is that it’s huge and it’s very easy to find like minded people–if you like staying in on the weekends and dicussing movies with people, you’ll find others to do that with. If you like going to coffeehouses for poetry readings, you can do that. If you like to go to nightclubs until 6 am, you can do that. If you just want to be by yourself and study quietly, you can do that too. That’s the point–you can essentially do whatever you want and always find someone who will do it with you if you so choose. If you don’t like pretentious people, you don’t have to be around them at all–though I’d recommend NOT judging people before you get to know them.</p>
<p>so, i guess it’s difficult to make a generalization about a big school, but, on the whole would you say people are friendly?</p>
<p>Yes, I would</p>
<p>hi Ryan…</p>
<p>Do you have any information on the Sargent school? I know you don’t attend that school or anything, but I was wondering if you have heard anything, or have any opinions on the school…</p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>Hey,</p>
<p>Can u guys help me to see what is the difference between MA 121 and MA 123? I heard both are calculus but I’m not really sure wat is the difference. If I’m in SMG, which course should I take?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>HelloSonic: Did you look at the course descriptions in the bulletin? Both are just Calc I, but MA121 is focused on students in a social science program and focuses a bit more on applications and such. MA123 is geared more toward theory for math majors. I’m pretty sure it’s just your choice, though you could always stop in the UPO (or call them) to double check.</p>
<p>ElanorRigby: My girlfriend is in her third year of the five year Masters in OT program. I’m told it’s one of the best for that field and is very competitive (they seem to have high GPA standards to remain in the program). She seems to like it. For OT, I would definitely recommend their program, but I’m honestly not too informed on anything else about the school.</p>
<p>My 2 cents:
While Bu is a city environment —when you visit get off of the main “drag”–Commonwealth Ave. --and walk around the inner campus and BU areas along the river–Bay St. Rd., West Campus (which has more green space and more of a campus feel, dining hall with a real community, many rooms with city/river views) the new Rec Ctr and Arena area and the new Student Village–cobblestone walkways, courtyard feel–outdoor cafe. There is green space–you just need to go behind the buildings between the streets and the river. Nice BU Boathouse on the river and walking/running paths along the river too.</p>
<p>Boston is a clean, small, friendly city. You can walk from BU to Boston Commons (huge park) and Newberry St. (area with cool shops, restaurants, cafes, music, galleries) There is as significant music scene and all kinds of student oriented venues within walking distance of campus, plus concerts at the BU Arena. City schools offer interesting opportunities for things like internships. For the outdoorsy types there are opportunites to indulge–BU has cabins in a naearby state and all kinds of clubs like Ski/SB, etc. The new Rec Ctr isn’t just for jocks–all kinds of things—rock climbing wall, yoga. You get the picture.</p>
<p>HI!
i am a senior and applying to BU. However, i dont know if I should apply to CAS or SMG. the thing is, i think I want to do business, but im not sure. If I go to CAS as undecided, would I have to transfer to SMG after sophmore year (if i decide i wanna do business) or would I just declare my major and not have to worry about transferring. sooo, i guess what i am asking is how hard is it to move from CAs to SMG or visa-versa?</p>
<p>If you start in CAS, you’d have to transfer into SMG and it would be a much bigger pain than it would be if you just started in SMG.</p>
<p>Once you decide that you want to transfer, you have to first take SM299, which is the two intro courses (SM121/2) squished into one semester. If you get a B, you’re allowed to transfer, I believe. Depending on when you start this process, you may be behind in your course schedule and it can be a big pain. </p>
<p>If you start in SMG, however, your first semester is essentially SM121 and 3 CAS classes. If you decide that you don’t like it, you can just keep registering for CAS classes until you finally transfer officially. You won’t be behind and you’ll have only taken one class not relevant to your major.</p>
<p>ok thank you</p>
<p>Could you tell me anythng about Comm school? admissions, people… anything?</p>
<p>Yo. Hi again. From what I’ve heard, COM is 2nd in the country to Northwestern. That could be wrong, but I’ve heard it from a lot of people. I also heard that COM is one of the harder schools to get into at BU along with UNI and ENG, but basically, they are all on the same level except for CGS. I don’t think they separate the statistics school by school. I’m a freshman in COM, and I like my classes a lot. For the first year you can only take one COM class per semester, and they are predetermined for you. Then after that you go on to take specialized classes in your major. All the rest are CAS classes, which are fun becuase there are so many different topics. The people I’ve met are pretty cool. Idk what else… if you have any more specific questions let me know.</p>