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I transferred to Boston University in my junior year of college. The transfer process was fairly easy overall, however, the school didn't accept one of my credits just to accept it towards the end of my senior year when I was two credits behind graduation. Financial aid at BU is the best I've ever seen! I lived off campus my senior year and owed a few thousand dollars that I didn't have (-1500 SAI, Pell grant recipient) so I appealed and only ended up paying around $1k out of my own pocket. In terms... Read More of academics, I took some amazing classes and some terrible ones-- it really depends on the professor (use RateMyProfessor!) and your major. One of my professors insulted half the class because of our choice of major and consistently treated her TA like crap even though we all loved him. But I had another professor who had really engaging lessons that involved class participation and her tests were easy as long as you paid attention to her lessons. The food at BU is alright, some good days and some bad days. West dining hall has the best food because that's where the athletes eat/live and Warren is likely the worst but I ate there the most and it was fine. There's a plethora of work study opportunities available, they have a food pantry for low-income students, and the Newbury Center is great for first-gen students. Overall, I enjoyed my time at BU and even worked for them after I graduated.

I have mostly great things to say about BU. I entered the school unsure of what direction my life would go, and left with a clear vision of the path I was taking. The classes and professors fully prepared me for entering the real world by presenting consistent and unique challenges. This has made my life after graduation a smooth and enjoyable ride, and has given me plenty of opportunities to create a happy and sustainable life. The other students I met were diverse and intelligent, shaping me into... Read More a better overall person. The location and living experience were one of a kind, and gave me endless memories that I will carry with me forever.

The program has extremely dated curriculum and is not current to what is being done in industry. Advertisement for the program states a lot of things that are misleading or simply do not occur in the program at all. Students struggled to find internships (which are required by the program) and faculty provided no resources to help. There is not a strong alumni network and there are very few jobs in the field. I would strongly discourage attending the program. It is very expensive and unless you intend... Read More to do a PhD and do not have enough experience to get into a program, it is not worth it.

I was needing to take a specific course for a certification I am pursuing. I paid the tuition costs, was never provided login information to complete this course, and when I reached out they told me my access had expired and offered to do nothing to help simply stating it was my fault for not reaching out sooner. I’m sorry but if you never provided access then that’s a you problem not me. Note: this particular online program is apparently managed by a vendor that doesn’t even work for the university... Read More and they absolutely did not care when I reached out. Will not be using this university for anything ever. Garbage service.

While there are good things about this program, I am overall disappointed in the quality of the live classroom component, which is the reason I chose this program over an asynchronous program. Facilitators that run the classes feel much more like TAs than professors for the majority of courses. The part of the program that is currently working are the asynchronous lectures and reading materials. The program uses a combination of both to educate its students. If structured, face-to-face learning (virtual... Read More or in person) is important to you, this is not a program I’d recommend.

Upon entering BU, I would highly advise an incoming student to enter into the school in which they are planning to get their degree from. I was placed in the College of General Studies (CGS). Since there was a core curriculum I had to complete, I wasn't given much opportunity to explore different areas of study during my freshman and sophomore year. However, once I entered into the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) to focus on my psychology degree, I enjoyed my experience a lot more. I was allowed... Read More to take many more classes that I was interested in now that I was entering into my major. During my time in CAS I had a lot of great professors who clearly enjoyed their subject matter. My favorite types of classes were the seminars, which only had about 15-20 students and were more discussion based. All in all, if you choose a psych degree, you will be in a great program with lots of great professors who provide awesome opportunities.

Individual experience in this department is greatly dependent on your advisor/lab. There are many ambitious and political research professors here but if yours is not powerful and decent be prepared for an uncertain and unfriendly experience. Competition is stiff among graduate students and the culture is awkward, relations among faculty were similar. I recommend careful consideration and planning before entering this program and if you do enroll have an exit strategy. If things aren't great after... Read More the first year they will likely get much worse. Also investigate the typical career prospects for a phd graduate; a PhD creates some interesting industry opportunities and ideally but you will need to take the initiative to tailor your experience for an industry job, otherwise satisfying academic careers are nearly non-existent.

My experience with Boston University was very mixed. There were definitely some great parts- the diversity and classes available. I also encountered a lot of frustrations. 1) Study Abroad: During my time at BU, there were no study abroad opportunities in my desired location. That is fine, BU offers the option to create your own study abroad program. The way in which I had to go about doing it was very difficult, with a lot of red tape. It wasn't a nice, simple process as it should've been. I went... Read More abroad Summer after Freshman year and Spring and Summer of my Junior Year. Communication about preparations for graduation during my second time abroad were delayed, and caused the second issue I've had with Boston University. 2) Graduation: Due to my external study abroad program, my documentation for my graduation got delayed. Therefore, my diploma says 2013, even though I finished course work in 2012. I was already working a job in 2012. I was under the impression that my diploma was going to be mailed directly to me after graduation, but I never received it. I had to go, in person, to Boston University to get it resolved. I never received any communication from the University about my status not being changed to "Graduated". 3) Boston University Finance/Collections: Because of the issue with my graduation date, my documentation for loans was messed up. I was able to resolve all other issues of student loans with my other services, but apparently Boston University was handling a Perkins Loan taken out for me. Communication has been way less than acceptable at this point. I reached out recently since the account is showing up as a negative account on my credit, and tried to set up a payment plan. Nobody there has been able to communicate effectively with me providing me with any sort of answers. I am beyond frustrated, as I am trying to do what is right in paying the debt back but am met with blocker after blocker. On top of this, they have been sharing information inappropriately via email- sending links to external vendors with the account number included in the same body. Basically, I am very happy with the education I received (although my degree is not related at all to what I'm doing now) but am exceedingly disappointed in the administration. I guess that's what you get when you attend a giant school. Still, I am very, very disappointed.

Boston University has a very large and diverse student body, with tons of options for what degree you can pursue or career you are interested in. However, the cost of attendance is likely its biggest weakness. Depending on your major, it seems hard to justify the cost of attendance if your desired field is not a particularly affluent one. However, if you know what field you are interested and can afford it, then the school is one of the best places to learn and grow, and I loved the year I spent... Read More there. I was only there for my senior year, as I had come from a smaller school that merged with BU.
I enjoyed the spirit of Boston University, where the students are inspired and eager to learn. The professors encourage professionalism and intelligence. There are unique, small programs that are engaging, challenging, and enjoyable. In the school of education, there are professors who will go above and beyond to support you in any way that you need. I felt supported throughout my time at Boston University.
Boston University was a challenging school to attend. There are amazing professors, and you will learn a lot, but you must work hard to complete your degree. In summary, BU has a high cost but can yield you extraordinary experience, growth as a person, and a host of opportunities pursue while in college or afterward. Attending Boston University was more than an education, it was a learning experience in all the best senses of the word.

The School of Education at Boston University is uniquely positioned to offer undergraduates a rare combination: the opportunity to forge strong connections with kind and caring scholars within a tightly-knit community along with access to a very wide array of research assistantships, clubs and extracurricular activities, and jobs and internships in the broader Boston community. During my time at BU, I worked off-campus with the Boston University's Initiative for Literacy Development and Intergenerational... Read More Literacy Program, both of which were incredibly impactful experiences and helped prepare me as I studied to become a teacher. I also worked on campus as a Resident Assistant, represented the School of Education as a senator in student government, and volunteered with the Empowerment League within the Community Service Center, all of which were overwhelming positive experiences. However, BU is a large university and many, especially those studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, do find it to be a difficult place to find community. I was able to form relationships with professors and other students that I still cherish today by proactively researching all that BU had to offer and getting involved with a number of organizations during my first year. It was not my first choice when I initially applied, but it turned out to be the perfect place for me!