BU has a lot of services, but so many of them students have no idea that they exist. So here’s a list of some of the best services offered to BU students, some of which are free of charge, and each one’s website link for more information:
- Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Counseling Session
In college it’s sometimes challenging to navigate through all of the food choices available while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Sargent Choice Nutrition Center offers students nutrition counseling sessions with a registered dietitian at no charge. This center provides students with expert knowledge and support to help students meet their individual health goals while living away from home. Each student is entitled to one session; however, students at nutritional risk are eligible for more sessions. For more info or to register for an appointment, visit http://www.bu.edu/nfc/programs/students/.
- Catholic Center Spaghetti Supper
Like free food? Want to meet more people? Go to the Catholic Center’s free Spaghetti Suppers every Tuesday starting at 5 pm! Catholic or not, the Center hosts a friendly and welcoming dinner for all students to come and enjoy. They even have both meat and vegetarian pasta sauce choices. (And I can personally attest to the famous garlic bread being delicious!) For more info, visit http://www.bu.edu/catholic/ (click on Calendar of Events to see the Catholic Center schedule of events).
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- Fitrec Happy Hours
If you want to take a class at Fitrec but don’t have the time to commit to it every week then try out one of their Happy Hour classes for just $5. Every Friday, Fitrec offers special group workout classes from 4 to 5 pm. These exciting exercise classes include cycling, step training, fat burn, just to name a few, and they change each week. To register, sign up at the Pro Shop on the day of the class. Here’s the link to see the Fall 2012 schedule: http://www.bu.edu/fitrec/programs/noncredit/fitness.shtml#HappyH
- ERC Resume Help
The Educational Resource Center offers assistance with resumes and cover letters. They will help organize and finalize resumes so that each student can stand out to employers. In addition, they will teach students how to write effective cover letters that will catch employers’ attention. For more information on resume and cover letter help as well as other ERC workshop info, visit http://www.bu.edu/erc/workshoplisting/.
- Activities Information Mavens
In the GSU are the Mavens of the Activities Information office, where students can get free tickets for events in Boston. The Mavens are experts on campus activities, but they also give information about the latest events going on around the city. You can get tickets for improv shows, musicals, ballets, plays, contests, movies, and more. It’s located on the second floor of the GSU; come check it out and see what cool shows and events you can get tickets for! For more info visit http://blogs.bu.edu/aimavens/about/.
- Kindle Mentoring Program
The BU Kindle mentoring program educates faculty, students, and alumni to assist in early stage business formation. The program offers students interested in entrepreneurship the opportunity to interact with seasoned entrepreneurs and business executives. The mentorship program is administered by BU’s Technology Development Office in collaboration with the BU Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. Students interested in being mentored can apply at http://otd-kindle.bu.edu/ and for more info visit http://www.bu.edu/otd/for-enterpreneursinvestors/kindle-mentoring-program/.
- Film and TV Cinematheqùe
The Film and TV department’s Cinematheqùe (premiere screening series) within the College of Communication offers students meetings and events with various filmmakers throughout the semester. The events include free screenings of innovative films as well as a conversation with the filmmaker, and it’s all free! Screenings are usually Fridays at 7 pm. For more info, you can contact the Film and TV department at filmtv@bu.edu and to see the Fall 2012 schedule of events visit http://www.bu.edu/com/academics/film-tv/cinematheque/.
So check out some of these events and you might find something new and awesome to do on campus! Tell us what you’re favorite BU “secret services” are!