By Kenna LaFitte<\/p>\n
As I enter my last semester at Boston University, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on why I chose BU in the first place. At the end of every campus tour, we\u2019re often asked to share why we chose our school, so it felt fitting to use that question as a way to commemorate my final article as a CA.<\/span><\/p>\n Choosing BU was no easy feat for me. It required stepping outside of my comfort zone in more ways than one, from academics and extracurriculars to acclimating to Boston weather after growing up in California. But looking back, that challenge was exactly what I needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/b><\/p>\n I went to high school with a strict closed-campus policy and limited access to nearby activities, so I knew I wanted a college experience that felt connected to a city. I’m a firm believer that BU has one of the best locations of any school in Boston. From the proximity to Back Bay to the charming streets of Brookline, you never run out of things to do. Being in a city that constantly offers events and opportunities has shaped my college experience in ways I couldn\u2019t have imagined.<\/span><\/p>\n College of Communication (Obviously)<\/b><\/p>\n I was immediately drawn to the College of Communication from the start of my application process, and I\u2019m proud to say I\u2019ve had the same major since my first day at BU. The opportunities within COM, especially within the advertising program, stood out to me early on. From my very first COM classes, I felt encouraged to think creatively and explore ideas beyond the classroom. That environment influenced how I think and work today.<\/span><\/p>\n Culture<\/b><\/p>\n I vividly remember my admitted students day and noticing that even on a Saturday, the campus felt lively. There were students hanging out, heading to club meetings, or just enjoying the city. I was excited by the energy and the endless opportunities to get involved. What also really stood out to me was how BU felt both competitive and collaborative. People are driven here, but they\u2019re also willing to help each other succeed, which I appreciate.<\/span><\/p>\n Student Organizations<\/b><\/p>\n I was also drawn to the number of student organizations at BU, and I think that number has only grown since I started. No matter your interests, there truly is a space for everyone. Getting involved on campus helped me find community, explore new hobbies, and make BU feel like home.<\/span><\/p>\n Overall, the reasons I chose BU have truly stood the test of time. As I reflect on my experience and prepare for what\u2019s next, I\u2019m grateful that the decision I made years ago continues to feel like the right one.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Kenna LaFitte As I enter my last semester at Boston University, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on why I chose BU in the first place. At the end of every campus tour, we\u2019re often asked to share why we chose our school, so it felt fitting to use that question as … Continue reading Kenna: Why I Chose BU<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9594,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44637],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5845"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9594"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5845"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5846,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5845\/revisions\/5846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}