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Attending MET College as an International Student

4/16/2013

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Going to Boston University as an exchange student is quite different from other places. You will definitely enjoy the same benefits and advantages as any other BU student. However, teachers will be expecting the same quality of work in your essays, projects, homework, tests and assignments than normal domestic students. This means you will need to work, but you will also learn a lot.

While in some other universities around the world the grading system goes from 0 to 100 or 0 to 10, here at BU grades are not given like that. The highest grade you can achieve is an A, whereas the lowest one is an F. A to C- is a passing grade, a B is considered a good grade, and an A is mostly an excellent grade. If you are planning to get As, you will have to work hard. 


During your stay at BU, it will be common to have evening classes from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Do not be surprised about this. Besides, most of the classes are three-hour classes only held once a week. The amount of homework per course varies with each professor. Most of the professors have a job or run their own company and are pretty busy during the day. Therefore, if you want to meet with a professor outside of class, the best way is to send him/her an email to make an appointment.

Furthermore, there are no classes on Fridays at BU. Yes, the weekend starts on Thursday for BU students. Nonetheless, I advise you to take advantage of this day to do homework in order to have more spare time during the weekend and discover all the nice attractions that the city of Boston has to offer. Remember you only have a limited amount of time here, so use your time wisely.

Finally, if you have any questions regarding academic issues, the staff at MET College will always be there to help. People at the MET office are nice and friendly. I say this from a personal experience. Last semester, I had some trouble in my classes. The MET team helped me solve it in an easy and efficient way.

Attending college at Boston University is an unforgettable experience if you plan to study abroad in the Boston area.


 


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Favorite Restaurant: The Union Oyster House

4/16/2013

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Are you new in Boston and don’t know where to have some typical New England food? You definitely need to go to the Union Oyster House! The reason why I love this place is because it has the best clam chowder (Typical soup in NE) that I have ever tried in my life. The bread they serve at the beginning is also great. Other reasons why I love this place is because of its rich historical heritage and its great service. People there treat you like a special customer, not just another one of many.

As an exchange student, why should you visit and eat at The Union Oyster House? Because it is the oldest operating restaurant in the United States and recognized as “National Historic Landmark.” The restaurant first opened back in 1826, which makes almost over 200 years of giving clam chowder and oysters to Bostonians!  The restaurant is located in 41 Union Street, and the nearest train station is Green/ Orange line Haymarket. If you are coming to study at BU, you must visit The Union Oyster House at least once.



What I always order is their renowned clam chowder and after that a grilled salmon fillet. Just by writing this I’m getting hungry! Anyway, the Union Oyster house is part of the freedom trail, so it means that it is a must go place if you are interested in discovering Bostonian culture.

The reason why I go there so often is because I feel like part of American history whenever I am there. Several artists and important public figures have been there. For example Louis Phillipe, the king of France from 1830 to 1848 lived resided on the second floor while he was in exile. The Ex-president J.F. Kennedy was there a couple of times.

It might seem that I am trying to sell you The Union Oyster House, but I’m not, I am just trying to tell you which is my favorite restaurant in Boston and some reasons why I think it is a cool place to go as an exchange student. Back in my country, New England seafood is not as good as it is here. 


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Professor to follow at BU: Bradford Hudson

3/26/2013

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When I first arrived to BU I needed to choose some marketing courses so I checked the available courses for the MET international students. I found a course that focused on food marketing. I didn’t think twice and enrolled in that class without knowing anything about the professor. One semester after my decision, I feel that it has been one of the best courses that I have taken in my undergraduate education. Most of this is because of Professor Bradford Hudson.

The way he teaches and how he transmits his passion to his students is simply unique. Not to mention, he has superlative knowledge of the material he teaches. Moreover, he brings important guest speakers from different companies who focus in the topic at hand, and sometimes he organizes field trips. His classes are simply exceptional. My second semester at MET, I am taking Heritage Marketing, which is, of course, given by him.

But what is Professor Hudson´s academic and professional background?

Bradford Hudson studied Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Later on, he got a master’s degree in services marketing at Cornell University, and a PhD in business history from Boston University.

Professor Hudson is currently teaching at BU in the School of Hospitality, Metropolitan College, and Graduate School of Management.  His teaching expertise includes marketing strategy, services marketing, consumer behavior, and branding and marketing communications.  In addition to these topics, he offers some advanced courses like Heritage Marketing, Food Marketing, and Luxury Marketing. 

Bradford Hudson is often quoted in numerous popular media sources like ABC News, Boston Globe, CNBC, Financial times, Fox News, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, USA Today, and Washington Post.  Additionally, Professor Hudson has the Certificate of Excellence from Emerald Management Reviews due to his academic publications and their usefulness in real life application. Finally, Professor Hudson has given consulting services to numerous companies such as AT&T, Cadbury Schweppes, Cunard, Harley Davidson, and Nestle.



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BU life 1.0: Advantages

3/26/2013

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Being part of the BU community in Boston as an exchange student has numerous advantages. The campus has plenty of places where you can hang out and meet new people from all over the world. You can find people from different nationalities while having lunch at the dining hall. On the other hand, if you need to do research for a paper or project, there is no better place than Mugar Library. Mugar is one of the most complete university libraries in the world. Make sure to take advantage of it while you stay in Boston.

Additionally, if you are a fitness fan, you will definitely love the Fitness and Recreation Center that BU has. The “Fit Rec” as it is known in BU, has ultra-modern facilities for those who love going to the gym. Besides, the Fit Rec has its own race track, squash courts, hockey rink and basketball courts, not to mention an astonishing variety in the weightlifting and cardio areas. Also you can take swimming classes and there is a tremendous variety of courses related to fitness disciplines, such as boxing and yoga. The Fit Rec also has its own juice bar where you can buy a sandwich or a protein bar with your dining points.

Moreover, social events organized by MET International are exceptional. The MET International team headed by Cristin Hoover always does its best to make sure you have a great time. Ice skating parties at the Boston Common, going to cheer the BU Hockey team at Agganis Arena (Boston University’s Hockey Stadium) are just a few examples of it. There are also student mentor programs available where you can learn more about American culture and have fun at the same time.

Wondering if there is any public transportation close to campus? Transportation for the BU community has a strategic advantage over most universities in the Boston area. BU has its own transport fleet called the B.U.S. Boston University Parking & Transportation Services, commonly known as the “BU shuttle” which offers free transportation to the BU community. However, if the BU shuttle does not go through your apartment, the MBTA public transportation green line is right in front of the campus. From Kenmore through Babcock Street, there are in total seven trolley stops that cover the campus.

Last but not least, BU´s official mascot is Rhett the Boston terrier. Becoming a terrier fan and going to cheer on our teams is an incredible experience. Hockey and basketball sports are the most passionate matches, where BU competes against rivals from its league such as Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. There is nothing better than giving some motivation for the players that represent BU. Besides, visiting Agganis Arena is a must-do while you are here at BU, the arena is simply awesome.


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Bostonian Sports Pride

3/26/2013

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Different from other countries where it is normal to just have one or two popular sports in each city, the United States is well known for having a huge diversity in sports. In fact, Boston is an important sports hub with 5 different disciplines; all of them are highly followed each season. Each sport is represented by a top performing team: The New England Patriots are the football team, the Boston Celtics play basketball, the New England Revolution does the same for soccer, the Bruins are present in hockey, and the Red Sox play in the Major League Baseball.  


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Which team is the most followed in Boston?  Surprisingly, there is not a huge difference in the amount of followers that each sport has, and that is one of the admirable characteristics of Boston. During the season, each stadium (TD Garden, Gillette Stadium, and Fenway Park) are extremely crowded with passionate fans that go to watch their team defeat the current opponent. The sports atmosphere in there is just incomparable. Bostonians call Boston “Titletown.”


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What to eat if you plan to go and cheer for any team? Well, a tasty Fenway Frank is always a good option, chicken fingers at Gillette Stadium are nice, and an original Hot Dog inside TD Garden will do fine for your appetite during the matches. Don´t forget to buy yourself a soft drink to quench your thirst, or if you are over 21, enjoy one of the local lagers of Boston. 


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Being part of the Bostonian sports society is simply priceless and a unique experience that you will never forget. 


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Introduction

3/26/2013

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Hi everyone! My name is David. I am a friendly person who likes to meet people from countries all over the world. My passion is football and soccer (I am a Patriots fan). I like to go to Fitness and Recreations Center (Fit Rec) frequently because of its incredible facilities, and, of course, because I enjoy working out.  Today, I consider myself an independent and creative thinker who is prepared for new and challenging opportunities.  I hope to extend my stay at BU with the summer program.

-Never tell me the sky´s the limit when there are footprints on the moon- Unknown.

There are plenty of reasons why I chose to come here to study at MET International:

·      The first and most important is because Boston University offers worldwide students the opportunity to have a unique international experience in the city of Boston.

·      My home university in Mexico (Tecnológico de Monterrey) has a special agreement with Boston University MET International where I can take courses here and they count for my degree in Mexico.

·      I originally applied to study just for 1 semester, but then I decided to stay here for a whole year. People at the MET offices are always very polite, and effective with paperwork, and always have a smile on their faces. They helped me complete my extension process very easily.

·      Boston University is considered to be a very prestigious university in Mexico. When I asked my relatives living in the US about BU, I got excellent references about the university.



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