Take this quiz to find out which club is best for you! Whether you are looking for a new club to join or simply want to see which COM club suits you best, answer these 10 questions for a result!
1. You have an hour to kill in between classes, what do you do with your time
a. Grab a bite at the dining hall or the GSU to meet up with friends!
b. Watch an episode of the series I am currently binging
c. Catch up on some school work or check my social media accounts to see what’s going on
d. Call my parents because I love talking to them!
2. How concerned are you with the way you dress?
a. Very concerned
b. Only a little concerned
c. I dress to impress when I find it necessary
d. I don’t care how I look as long as I feel good
3. Most of your friends in COM are studying…
a. Public Relations/Advertising
b. Film & TV
c. Journalism
d. Mass Communications
4. You have a WHOLE day to yourself (unusual, I know); how do you spend your day?
a. Taking the T to Newbury for some good food and shopping
b. Going to the movies to see those two Academy Award-nominated films I’ve been dying to see
c. Visiting some or the historic, fun locations around Boston (like The Boston Public Library, the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, etc.)
d. Anything that my friends are down to do with me!
5. What is your favorite media platform for storytelling?
a. Social media
b. Film
c. Print
d. Music
6. .What is the first TV show you flip to when you’re browsing through channels?
a. Gilmore Girls, Friends, Jane the Virgin, or the Bachelor!
b. Whatever is all the rage at the moment (Big Little Lies, How to Get Away with Murder, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, etc.)
c. The news for sure
d. The Office, Parks and Recreation, or any great comedy!
7. Your professor assigns you a paper to write and you can write about anything you’d like; what topic would you choose?
a. Lifestyle (travel, food, or anything else that I love)
b. The plot of one of my favorite movies; I have so much to say
c. Trump’s latest decision regarding immigration
d. I could see myself writing about anything, so whatever is on my mind this week!
8. What is your favorite app?
a. Twitter
b. Netflix
c. Facebook
d. Spotify
9. Which study-abroad location would you choose through COM?
a. London
b. Los Angeles
c. Dublin
d. Sydney
Your COM soulmate is…
a. Attractive, kind, and adventurous
b. Artsy and has a lot in common with myself
c. Woke!
d. Friendly and can talk about the meaning of life with me
Mostly A’s
Your talents would be very appreciated at the BU Buzz! This group of people is so fun to hang around with all while writing about the beautiful things in life. From campus to wellness, this magazine just about covers it all. They would love to have your spontaneous and positive attitude on their team. The mag’s content expands to various forms of multimedia also, producing year-round content on their website along with one printed version each semester. In their words, “The Buzz is more than a magazine; it’s a vehicle that embodies Boston University’s population by showcasing work that is completely student produced and student run.” Check them out at https://www.thebubuzz.com!
Mostly B’s
You should so join a BUTV10 show, or if you are already involved, partake in another! BUTV10 would appreciate your enthusiasm for the craft of storytelling as well as your openness to learn everything you need to know about tech equipment! You would have the time of your life getting to explore the endless possibilities through one of the shows on the network. Offering shows in news, drama, sports, comedy, and lifestyle, BUTV10 has something for everyone. Your talents and your passion could surely find a home here. Explore all that BUTV10 has to offer at http://www.butv10.com!
Mostly C’s
The Daily Free Press would surely welcome your skills with open arms. This independent student newspaper would put your talents to great use, with your keen eye for newsworthiness and outstanding creativity. “The Freep” covers news, sports, opinions, and other columns while establishing a professional atmosphere for its writers. Since the paper publishes digitally every day and in print every Thursday, you will also stay completely up to date on important events throughout Boston and internationally. The Daily Free Press would love your integrity. Read up on some of their stories at http://dailyfreepress.com!
Mostly D’s
WTBU radio would LOVE to have you. You are such a fun person to hang out with and any show on air would be lucky to have you. Broadcasting live 20 hours a day, this radio station will always give you something to talk about on air. Howard Stern himself worked as a DJ on the station in the ‘70s. Anything is possible with WTBU. From interviews, to live music, to discussions, to the news, there is always something to listen to and join in on in the WTBU station. Members make lifelong friends here, and your bright personality and enthusiasm would be a fabulous fit. Listen in at http://sites.bu.edu/wtbu/!
I created this quiz because I truly love all that COM has to offer, and what better way to highlight these amazing, fun, co-curricular activities than by creating a very Buzzfeed-like quiz? I know everyone can appreciate a Buzzfeed quiz from time to time. I often find myself taking random online quizzes instead of studying, because quizzes are clearly the more fun option; you can learn a lot about yourself through a simple Buzzfeed quiz and this is the truth. If you are not already involved in any of these COM-oriented clubs, I highly recommend it!! I have heard nothing but great things about each of these four clubs included in the results. If you are reading this and you are already involved in any of these clubs, I’m sure you cannot deny that you love it. Even if you are not a COM student, all of these clubs will welcome you. I hope you all have the time of your life this semester in your co-curriculars and beyond!
CA Disclaimer: This is only a small sampling of the great clubs COM has. Check them out here!
If someone were to tell me that beginning freshmen year of college I would have the option of working the camera, switchboard, and interviewing worldly acclaimed journalists and icons I would have said they were crazy…. BUT THAT’S WHAT HAPPENED. Boston University’s television channel, BUTV10, has various student-run shows- ranging from sports to soaps -that welcomes Terrier involvement beginning freshmen year. BUTV10 allows for students to gain hands-on-experience and fosters a community of varied thoughts and opinions.