Senior Reflections
Meet a few members of the College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2023
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Meet a few of the graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences’ Class of 2023!
Katie Allbert, Psychology major; Sociology minor
Hometown: Milford, CT
Majors/Minors: Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, WTBU Radio Show Host, Study Abroad Ambassador, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program award recipient, Social Development and Learning Lab Manager
Favorite BU Tradition?
“I love going to the BU vs. BC hockey games in the winter! Such a good way to see the student body come together and cheer for our best team.”
Priscilla Bright, History major; History of Art and Architecture minor
Hometown: I’m a military kid so I have 10 hometowns
Majors/Minors: History major; History of Art & Architecture minor
Extracurriculars: President of BU Beekeepers; President of Phi Alpha Theta
“I would like to highlight the professors and staff in the history department who dedicated so much time and effort towards my growth in the subject. I can not stress how much of an impact they all had on my professional, academic, and personal development”
Stephanie Campos, Political Science major; Public Relations minor
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Majors/Minors: Political Science major; Public Relations minor
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, Secretary of BU Naturally, FY101 Peer Mentor
How have you changed since starting at BU?
“I was very shy and unsure of myself and what I wanted to do. Deans Host was the first organization to provide me with me sense of community and leadership at BU. Through this role, I’ve been able to learn more about BU, and CAS, meet other students, and network with faculty.”
Maggie Farr, Anthropology major
Majors/Minors: Anthropology
“My favorite thing about BU is that there are always more things to do. I’ve loved that I can be spontaneous and explore BU’s infinite opportunities”
Abby Hagen, Marine Science Major
Hometown: Union, NJ
Majors/Minors: Marine Science major
Extracurriculars: Marine Science Association (President), Alianza Latina, FY101 Peer Mentor
What will you miss most about CAS?
“The support system created by my peers, professors, supervisors, and advisors.”
Allison Hechmer, International Relations major; Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies minor
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Majors/Minors: International Relations major; Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies minor
Extracurriculars: Mentor coordinator for Transition to BU; FY101 peer mentor
What was your favorite class at BU?
“My favorite class was IR 544 or ‘Solving Humanitarian Crises’ with Pardee Professor, Ambassador Storella! I was always a bit uncertain about whether or not I wanted to pursue a degree in IR, but Ambassador Storella’s class helped solidify my decision. I truly appreciate his approach to teaching and really enjoyed learning about real-world human rights issues, and how we, as students, can best tackle global crises. I look back fondly on the class and am really proud of the growth I experienced as a student and as an aspiring humanitarian through the course. Ultimately, as I graduate from BU, I will miss being surrounded by such incredible staff and students in CAS. My peers and professors have taught me so much about myself and the world around me, and I will be forever indebted to CAS for all that I have accomplished as a BU student!”
Ben Klein, Political Science major; History and Public Policy Analysis minor
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Majors/Minors: Political Sciences major; History and Public Policy Analysis minor
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, Deputy Chief Justice in Student Government, Staff Writer for the U.S. Politics section of the Boston Political Review, Pre-Law Society
“The abundance of extracurricular opportunities here has allowed me to be active in a multitude of activities and express myself in a variety of different ways while meeting so many new and exciting people.”
Nicole Leonard, Neuroscience Major, Human Physiology Minor
Hometown: Miami, FL
Majors/Minors: Neuroscience major; Human Physiology minor
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, Boston University Mind and Brain Society (president), Undergraduate Research at the Lewis Lab Boston University, First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP)
“Through my four years at BU, I have discovered that college is not only about the education you have received but also the experiences and relationships you foster that will shape you into the person you will become. Do not be afraid to try new things and meet new people as you never know how much your life can change from just one moment.”
Shateva Long, Computer Science major
Hometown: New York, NY
Majors/Minors: Computer Science
Extracurriculars: Bu Spark!, Black Policy Initiative, DEI Tech Collective, Age of Advocacy”
“I always wanted to build something.”
Isabel Mullens, Economics and Mathematics major
Majors/Minors: Mathematics and Economics
“I’ve had a lot of chances to engage in research while I’ve been here, which has definitely been beneficial.”
Matthew Pruitt, Political Science major; International Relations minor
Hometown: Granger, IN
Majors/Minors: Political Science major; International Relations minor
Extracurriculars: FYSOP, BosMUN, MUN Travel Team
Favorite Class: CAS PO313: Politics and Policy of The Wire
“Coming to BU was an extraordinary privilege and empowered me to embrace my uniqueness and find my voice.”
Anna Rafferty, English and American Studies major; Classical Civilizations minor
Hometown: East Hampton, NY
Majors/Minors: English (BA/MA) and American Studies major; Classical Civilizations minor
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, Vice President of Undergraduate English Literature Association, avid Board Games Club member
What has surprised you about BU?
“Although the humanities departments are small here in comparison to some STEM fields, that has unexpectedly become my favorite aspect of my BU experience. Being in a major with just around twenty students has allowed me to develop such important working relationships with my professors, and I am so grateful for the guidance and wisdom they have imparted upon me over the past three years.”
Emma Quarequio, Anthropology major; Autism Spectrum Disorders and Italian minor
Hometown:Miami, FL
Majors/Minors: Anthropology major; Autism Spectrum Disorders and Italian minor
Extracurriculars: The Pinky Toe, The Bunion, Baseball, Research
“BU’s wealth of experiences made me feel like I had enough room to grow and learn.”
Lara Werneck, Political Science Major, Portuguese and Brazilian Cultural Studies Minor
Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Majors/Minors: Political science major; Portuguese and Brazilian Cultural Studies minor
Extracurriculars: Impact at Large Senator for Student Government; President of Migration Tales; Portuguese Cluster in Global House; BU LGBTQIA+ student task force.
What will you miss most about CAS?
“I will miss my incredible professors and friends that I have had the privilege to meet and learn from in CAS!”
Alyssa Wong, Molecular and Cellular Biology major; Public Health minor
Hometown: Pelham, NY
Majors/Minors: Molecular and Cellular Biology and Genetics major; Public Health minor
Extracurriculars: CAS Dean’s Host, Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity, UROP undergraduate researcher
What have you learned since being @ BU?
“I’ve learned that it is so important to self reflect and remain aware of your mental and physical wellbeing. For me, I had to understand how challenge myself while recognizing my limits.”