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  • Hey! Thanks for clicking on today's vlog! If you don't know me, I'm Andie Lim and I am a sophomore at Boston University. If you guys are interested in more videos, like and subscribe. Comment below on what kinds of videos you'd like to see, and I'll try my best!
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  • @sushmita7067
    @sushmita7067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    “Everyone is sick all the time” yes perfect for 2020 move in! 😭😭

  • @mikexuu
    @mikexuu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Going to BU next year and thank you for these useful tips!

  • @Jylart
    @Jylart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My niece is leaving this weekend for BU to start her freshman year. So I've been binge watching every video!! Thanks for this. I'm gonna make sure she watches this!! Also, when boys grow up they're still the same!!

  • @emmi9634
    @emmi9634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really liked how you explained the problem and provided realistic, no-nonsense solutions! Thank u❤️ I’d love to go to BU 😄

  • @carsondial5570
    @carsondial5570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I got into BU back in the day. Then I saw the tuition and decided to go to another school. But I did get an awesome BU sweatshirt.

    • @garrettcarroll5808
      @garrettcarroll5808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL I was considering BU till I looked at tuition.
      I am now going to a smaller, rural college in pursuit of an English degree. Around $15000-$20000

    • @notjunior5816
      @notjunior5816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'll try and get financial aid

    • @sparkle0859
      @sparkle0859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hopefully I'll get a scholarship

  • @CoffeeBlogs
    @CoffeeBlogs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    For Keurig users 😃Invest in a Reusable K-Cup... You can buy your favorite coffees from Starbucks Grinded or Beans (😉Some are even nice enough to grind your beans for you), and it lasts so much longer than those 14$ boxes with only 10-12 Kcups.

  • @timsmith6700
    @timsmith6700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so naturally funny. Sharing this with my son that is headed there in the fall.

  • @alanbunbun6961
    @alanbunbun6961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BU Class of 2024 for Chemistry Major in CAS
    Appreciate the video, it's nice seeing a student's life POV compared to Reddit or college stats

  • @MrJewvicast
    @MrJewvicast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this, I was really worried I wouldn't make friends quickly but now I at least know its a normal thing and not to be discouraged if that happens

  • @sophiapham5409
    @sophiapham5409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love this video! this was very helpful

  • @kevinkim7904
    @kevinkim7904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you so much. im going to be attending boston this fall and this was very helpful!

  • @julialloyd4420
    @julialloyd4420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started college at 16. Graduated in 1986! This video needs to go viral for EVERY INCOMING FRESHMEN AND THEIR PARENTS

  • @jolly_john00
    @jolly_john00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG I just realized I'm taking the same course (PO306) this semester. I wondered why I feel you familiar and that's because I watched this video even before I got into BU! what a coincidence...

  • @cattibbetts6963
    @cattibbetts6963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i watched this video before i got my acceptance and watching it again now that i know i’m going... surreal lol

    • @AwsomesauceChase
      @AwsomesauceChase 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cat Tibbetts i just got accepted too and it’s crazy

    • @3aaalive201
      @3aaalive201 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pls hw will I get admission in BU

    • @suhanasalim3580
      @suhanasalim3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol hi cat!! im here watching it for the second time as well hahah

  • @aangelcs
    @aangelcs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I hear the love club in the background 👀

  • @jeremiahaljeleel1831
    @jeremiahaljeleel1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m from Ohio to and just got accepted into BU! Your video is really helping me make a decision.

    • @umamaheshe7132
      @umamaheshe7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi jeremiah, to which program you are admitted to?

  • @declandonahue6654
    @declandonahue6654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BU is my second choice, but now that you mention hookup culture, I'm all set!

  • @frankc3624
    @frankc3624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Applying to BU rn, hope I can get in

  • @anniezhang6355
    @anniezhang6355 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was super helpful :))

  • @basketwonhee
    @basketwonhee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Um i have a question. Could you give some advice or tip for Admission? I’m a junior in high school My dream school is BU!!!!! I really wanna get into BU😭😭😭😭

    • @rafaella2952
      @rafaella2952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jessie Park Same!!

    • @MaishaMeansLife
      @MaishaMeansLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @katherinecabrera4448
      @katherinecabrera4448 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      girl sammeeee

    • @TheMasterFro
      @TheMasterFro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Late reply, but I just got accepted to BU for Comp Sci.
      SAT:1280
      ACT:29
      (UW) GPA: 3.9
      As you can see, my test scores are shit... however test scores are only a fraction of what makes up your application.
      I was able to speak with a few BU admission officers about the whole application process and they all emphasized extracurricular activities, *the essays* , and the classes you take in hs. Make sure that your senior year course load is more challenging than your junior year, BU ao's want to see constant improvement, not "senioritis". Also, heavy emphasis on essays because it will make or break your admission decision, regardless of your test scores and whatnot.
      My extracurriculars:
      Sports: Cross country, Wrestling, Judo (Team Captain)
      Volunteer Work: I volunteer at a farm (Roughly 12hr/week), Tutor at a elementary school (~4hrs/week), Beach cleanups on weekends
      Clubs: Robotics
      Research: Participated in a research project by my state's public uni for tropical agriculture (this is my volunteer farm work)

    • @devonestes8080
      @devonestes8080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Hey! I was just accepted to the Neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences, and I'd be happy to give you my stats if it's any help!
      ACT: 34
      GPA: 4.5 weighted
      SAT Chem Subject Test: 700
      SAT Math II Subject Test: 700
      APs: 9 in total (APUSH, AP US Government and Politics, AP Microeconomics, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP English Lang/Comp, AP English Lit/Comp, AP Calculus BC)
      Extracurriculars: volunteer at a local hospital for 4 hr/wk, volunteer at a local cat shelter for 4 hr/wk, work in my school's writing center (tutor), worked at a kids' summer camp, Junior State of America (club), Ecoschools (club), Gay-Straight Alliance (club), been in theatre for 4 years and had ensemble and lead roles in productions, played JV lacrosse for 2 years, take piano lessons outside of school
      Hope this helped. Let me know if you have any questions about the application process!

  • @GraceTerrellforever99
    @GraceTerrellforever99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    glad my college has free laundry

  • @allid2018
    @allid2018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m going to BU next year as a political science major this video was super helpful !

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you're a poli sci major I highly recommend taking Intro to International Relations with Schilde as one of your three intros. Probably the best class I've taken so far

  • @crusadegoddesspriestess
    @crusadegoddesspriestess ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Boston❤

  • @teresaw6437
    @teresaw6437 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love uuuu

  • @arilohr5641
    @arilohr5641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yooo i just committed to BU today!

  • @williambailey4514
    @williambailey4514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just spent my entire freshman year remote at home 🥲

  • @JimStinson
    @JimStinson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You kids are lucky to have Uber. We only had the T and overpriced cabs in the 1980s. But even today, I cannot see using Uber too much. You have the T right there.

  • @luluj4634
    @luluj4634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Hello I just got my offer from BU this morning! So excited to major in biology. Do you have any suggested classes?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not a bio major unfortunately, but I'd def just start off with your intros

    • @brookec176
      @brookec176 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helen Jiang I’m a junior and I want to major in bio too!! Did you end up choosing BU as your school?

    • @luluj4634
      @luluj4634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brooke C Yes! I went to open house and I love it! Trust me it’s gonna be a good choice!

    • @asmrheaven471
      @asmrheaven471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luluj4634 How do you like it so far? I just applied for the 2021 school year

    • @luluj4634
      @luluj4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ASMR Heaven It all depends on ur major. Premed is just... painful... but if u choose business or Econ as your major, you will be MUCH less stressful I promise.

  • @davcurse
    @davcurse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rising senior in hs right now. Any tips on admissions? I believe my stats are sufficient but the admissions this year may be much more holistically based.

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck with applying! From what I understand, BU takes a holistic approach when looking at applications. My best advice when it comes to applying to BU, is really make your essay personal to you and BU. Don't just use some generic "Why ...." essay. Really get into the details about WHY you want to go to BU. What makes BU different from others. I would look at specifics such as programs, classes, extracurriculars, and monuments on campus. Good luck!

    • @davcurse
      @davcurse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Update: Got in and committed.

    • @emoballs.2647
      @emoballs.2647 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davcurse YESSSS!!!!

  • @FaithKarl
    @FaithKarl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hei, I just applied a few days ago I just hope i get accepted .

  • @jinseoyoon2282
    @jinseoyoon2282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hi! I got into BU 2 days ago and was wondering if the grading system at BU is as harsh as people say

    • @tas8300
      @tas8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well it’s been six months is it??

    • @fionabonham4630
      @fionabonham4630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wanna know also! So...?

    • @asmrheaven471
      @asmrheaven471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it?

    • @alana1358
      @alana1358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it? BU is my dream school I’d love to know!

  • @peacegirl5478
    @peacegirl5478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi!! I just got accepted into BU and I'm planning on studying Political Science. I was wondering how big the classes were and how difficult they were for you? Thank you so much!

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey! Congrats!!! I love studying Political Science at BU. The classes are amazing. So for the major, you'll have to take 3 intro classes. Those are usually very big lectures around 100-200 students. I really recommend taking Intro to International Relations with Schilde. Best professor and class and it's an easy A. Then you take a few upper level classes after that including a graduate seminar. Most of my upper level classes have ranged from 12-60 students. I'm taking a graduate seminar now and there's 14 students including me. My US Media and Politics class has about 60 students. It's probably the largest upper level political science class I've taken so far. I focus on International Relations because I find those classes more interesting and easier for me, so overall I haven't had much difficulty with the classes. The professors want you to succeed and will help you when you need it.

    • @peacegirl5478
      @peacegirl5478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andie Lim Ahh thank you so much for responding!! I got into CGS London program so I’m still a little on the fence about going but you’re comment helped so much!!

    • @peacegirl5478
      @peacegirl5478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I have a couple last questions haha, has it been hard trying to find internships for Poli Sci (if you have tried)? Also, does BU help with internships at all?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peacegirl5478 So there's a lot of opportunities for political science internships. You could intern with state governments and even the federal government. BU has some internship programs in Boston and NYC and even some study abroad programs with internships included. I'm pretty sure you're guaranteed an internship once you get into those programs and they're fairly easy to get into.

    • @peacegirl5478
      @peacegirl5478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andie Lim Thank you!!!!

  • @alienwarex4585
    @alienwarex4585 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Checkout Arlin Moore from BU

  • @NerdySquirrely123
    @NerdySquirrely123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know BU is great academically but is it a fun school party wise or with greek life?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah! I would say so. The frats in Allston always have something going on during the weekends. I'm also in a sorority and I find it to be really fun too

  • @jackforrester7505
    @jackforrester7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any advice for transfer students? I got accepted this week! Wicked excited!

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats!!!! As for as transfer student advice, I would say definitely try to get as involved as you can. Go to Splash (club fair) in the fall and get all your info there. By getting involved, you'll meet so many people. You'll be surprised how many transfers are at BU!

    • @jackforrester7505
      @jackforrester7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndieLim ok Thanks!

  • @michellevenegas4031
    @michellevenegas4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro idk im scared for the grade deflation esp bc im trying to be premed

  • @gauribhandarwar754
    @gauribhandarwar754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What residence option did you choose for your dorm in the video?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So in this video, it's a west campus dorm, specifically Sleeper Hall. It's a great place for freshman to live but there are other options like Warren Towers in central campus

  • @cathyli5752
    @cathyli5752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to BU this fall!! Are finals rly that hard?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congrats!!! I would say it depends on what you're majoring in and how much you've prepared. I do know that STEM classes are usually on the harder side but as long as you prepare by studying and going to professor office hours I think you'll be fine!

  • @jackhuang240
    @jackhuang240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha "guys are the same" lol

  • @zhehaojin8229
    @zhehaojin8229 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 month move in count down...

  • @chenwong7108
    @chenwong7108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are undergraduate school and the graduate school of BU in the same campus? I am about going to BU next year as a graduate student

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm pretty sure they're on the same campus because I know the law school and the metropolitan school are on the main campus, but the medical school is a separate campus in Boston

    • @chenwong7108
      @chenwong7108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andie Lim thank you so much!

  • @tohurakhanom
    @tohurakhanom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't we do our own laundry?😮

  • @Odraya5809
    @Odraya5809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im a guys almost senior in Highschool, what do you mean when you said that Guys are the same haha. also i am an international student from central america.

  • @ianzen
    @ianzen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is freshman 15 +15 pounds?

    • @NS-ue9om
      @NS-ue9om 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Qiancheng Fu yes

  • @christinajc3480
    @christinajc3480 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does your GPA matter EXTREMELY for BU?

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I think your GPA does matter but there’s so many things that balance it out. For me, I didn’t have a high GPA when I applied to BU but I did have a higher ACT score and lots of extracurriculars that helped bring my application up a bit

    • @justmax1834
      @justmax1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andie Lim what was your gpa? not to be intruding but some reference would be cool as I am applying!

    • @ellav.1521
      @ellav.1521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JustMax I know I’m not Andie lol but I got in with a 3.4 and 1320 SAT

    • @justmax1834
      @justmax1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ella V. you think i have a good chance with a 3.9 gpa and a varsity sport?

    • @ellav.1521
      @ellav.1521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JustMax Definitely. They value athletes A LOT (to the point that the schools own athletes get first pick for housing over even non-athlete seniors 😭). So long as you show you’re serious about the school (email them at least once during the admissions process lol, bug them) they’ll definitely accept you.

  • @tippytippy384
    @tippytippy384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it normal to pay for each load of laundry??

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At universities, it's very common to pay for laundry. At BU, you can get convenience points which is just money put on your BU identification card and you can use it at restaurants and convenient stores at BU. If you run out of convenience points, you will typically use your own money to pay for laundry

  • @mr_t8794
    @mr_t8794 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't act like girls arn't the same in college

  • @HelloooThere
    @HelloooThere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah but this isn't necessary because you have to live life no regrets

  • @lucy7574
    @lucy7574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    oh my god ur so cute what the heck

    • @AndieLim
      @AndieLim  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!!! hahahaha

  • @JaimeJoseHernandez
    @JaimeJoseHernandez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LMFAO I have a 1.4 GPA wtf am I doing here 😂😂😂