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Photos from the 2015-2016 SAP | Staff Spotlight: Mike LantvetEthan Lang's Escape from the City: Walden | Goodbye to Our Seniors

F R E EYearbook Edition: Spring 2016

Presented by:The Center for Career Development& Educational Resource Center

A LOOKBACK ATTHE YEAROur Mos t Success fu l Yea r Ye t !

S E E WH A T W E ' V E B E E N U P T O . . .

Planning for the 2015-2016 school year began as early as May2015, with Student Ambassadors Allie, Lauren, Sana, andSophia tackling SAP logistics along with promoting our

services to the Class of 2019 at Orientation.

The fall semester brought changing leaves and the mostworkshop requests yet for the SAP, with our October event

"Tip of Treat" having Student Ambassadors dress up incostumes, hand out candy, and distribute advice. Our FallCareer Fair also brought many students into the GSU, and

resume reviews and an increasing number of twitter followerskept the ambassadors busy up until the holidays.

2016 began strong with updates to our Tumblr, and our SpringCareer Fair had Student Ambassadors juggling coats and bags

while attending the Fair themselves. Recruitment for nextyear's SA's began early as well- with a record-breaking forty-

nine applications being submitted by April 1st. The yearended with the first ever Student Leadership Symposium- with

a total of six presentations- by SA's to SA's.

As another year comes to a close, the statistics (andphotographs!) don't lie- not only has this year been our most

successful yet, but the Student Ambassadors have alsodeveloped their own professional skills, and added more to

their college experience as well as the BU population.

Fall 2015

Student

Ambassadors

Spring 2016

Student

Ambassador

Program

MIKE LANTVETStaff Spotlight:

What is your educational background?I attended undergraduate at UMass Amherst, where I majored in psych and minored in Spanish. I attended grad school atBU, where I got my Masters in Education with a concentration in counseling. I'm currently working on an MBA atQuestrom.

What are the duties/functions/responsibilities of your job?I am responsible for the management of the Peer Tutoring Program and Orgo Prep here on campus. I also maintain acaseload of individual advisees, and help them with study strategies, academic support, and counseling. I collaborate withother offices as well, largely the staff that either provide additional resources at the university, or faculty that participate incourses and subject areas that we offer tutoring in, so a large part of my job is maintaining relationships.

Why did this type of work interest you?I'm able to apply my counseling knowledge while additionally having lots of opportunity for project management, training,student development, education structures, and a lot of different components that have to do with counseling. I can then takethese components and expand beyond the regular limits and borders.

What is a typical day like?The great part about my days here, is that there isn’t a typical day, there aren’t things that happen regularly or every dayexcept for big topic pieces, and how they get done are always different. Mornings- I'm usually checking emails, and sendingout follow-ups. Tutors are always contacting me with questions, and student requests are coming in. The morning sets thetone for how I need to manage my time for the day, and helps me prioritize. Afternoon is my time for scheduling students,and I have individual advising appointments coming in, and it's also the best time to get in touch with the tutors. Other kindsof meetings, setting up observations of actual tutor appointments occur as well. An interesting part of the job is that wereally flow with the academic life. When students are busy with finals or exams, I’m busy too, because we’re getting a lot ofrequests for different types of support at those peak times. We truly know how you feel in some ways.

If you have one, what is your favorite aspect of this job?Variety and challenge. I’ve been here for 8 years and I still have days that are so surprising. It’s great to be able to work withstudents of all years (freshman to grad students) and then working with the staff and faculty at BU as well. Everyone has adifferent focus, people are working on all different projects or initiatives, it’s really amazing to hear.

What has been the most rewarding part of this job?When a student comes in for some kind of assistance, and you work with them in some way (helping them to use a serviceor talking about their academic needs) and seeing that they are making some sort of improvement, and seeing that they arecoming a stronger student. Seeing a student grow and change at your time here at BU, and truly portraying what theuniversity is after, a challenging learning environment. It’s great to see them rise to the occasion, and find their own way ofbeing successful and defining their own success.

Do you have any special projects going on right now?Yes! Right now I’m working with Maggie regarding some services that we’re going to roll out for the upcoming studyperiod. We're going to have an event that includes yoga, coloring, mindfulness exercises, and tea time. It's a way for studentsto relax and get centered, to move on from the stress of study period and use that positive mindset and energy to tacklewhatever finals they have left. We're also going to have Study Plan Consultations, 15 or 20 minutes appointments to lay outa plan for how they’re going to study for finals so they can fit in whatever they have to do, and overall gives them the bestchance of success.

Interview conducted by Lola Adeosun

A TRIP TOWALDENBy E than Lang

E S C A P E F R O M T H E C I T Y :

If you do not hail fromNew England, there is avery good chance youhave never been toWalden Pond. Thisstunning natural beauty isin Concord and can beaccessed through a shortride on the CommuterRail.

Walden is where the greatHenry David Thoreauworked for three years in atiny cabin in the woods,leading to him writing hisacclaimed book Walden. He was atranscendentalist whosewriting both affected hiscontemporaries and alarge population eventoday.

So if you love reading,you should take this book-or another- out to thepond. You can sit alongthe shoreline and readabout the beautiful trees,paths, and water thatThoreau wrote sodiligently about.

If reading is notsomething you enjoy, thentake a walk around thetrail with a friend or aloved one and you willsee all of the beauty. Withall of the concrete inBoston, it can be hard toremember what truenatural beauty looks like.

Walden Pond will helpyou remember.

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T H E B O S T O N B U C K E T L I S T

SAM MOSEMANSOPHOMORE , CAS 20 18 , MATH AND

COMPUTER SC IENCE

Sam is so laid back, whenever stress stress hovers

around the SA suite, Sam is a calming presence!

Working with Sam is very exciting and interesting.

We are in the same team, practice workshops

together and I even have him for my kindness

buddy! It makes me so happy to hear Sam say,

"Wowwww, XXX(my name), good job! " I guess now

you know who I am, but never mind, haha :) We will

miss you so much when you go abroad!!

Always being headless in all of the group pictures

#tootall #hoverboad #tallestoneever

Sam is an extremely successful member of

Partnerships, but, most importantly, Sam is a great

team player and everyone enjoys his company. We

will miss you next semester!

Sam is a connoisseur of men's style. He delivers

effective out reach for the CCD and ERC with drive

and passion. Sam is a leader!

Sam is always very positive about everything, I've

never heard him complain! He always works really

hard, and is such a great person- everyone wants to

be friends with him!

Sam is always super proactive about his work and

always, always willing to help out with additional

projects. Also just a great person and friend all

around. And so stylish! (Except on Fridays... Ripped

jeans? Come on... Jk)

Sam is a great team member and great friend. He

always approaches situations with a fun and positive

attitude and is amazing at working with people,

both within SAP and also with the student groups

we reach out to on PAR. Sam, we’ll miss you next

semester but have an incredible time abroad!!

Always the first to say "I'm done!!" with projects, and

ask if he can help anyone else- either on his team or

off. Incredibly dedicated and always has a great

sense of humor! Come back to us after Singapore!

Second the great sense of humor!! Really amazing

SA who is dedicated to his work.

Sam is the most approachable person I know. He is

always willing to listen, help, or just radiate positivity.

He is an essential member of the team, and will be

sorely missed next semester!

Sam really listens to people. He is right there with

you whenever you’re having a convo with him and

that makes him such a relatable person.

Sam always suits up like a pop star. Love your taste~

Sam is always so nice, calm, and helpful. He also puts

a smile on his face and I wish I were as collected as

he always is.

Here's what people in the SAP suite are

saying about him...

STUDENT AMBASSADOR OF THE SEMESTER:

Allie- We never really have had the chance to talkmuch, but from the conversations we've had andwhat's I've seen, I can tell that you are so intelligentand accomplished! Not to mention cool!! Good luckwith your after graduation plans!

Allie: Thank you so much for the best book and coffeeshop recommendations, for making me smile, and foryour endless genuine excitement of the world aroundyou. You inspire me, and any student would bebeyond lucky to have you as a professor!

Allie: Thank you so much for everything. You are notonly my team captain, but also my mentor. WheneverI need some help, you are always there. I can see thatyou will be an excellent professor!

Allie: I will never forget your smile!!! I enjoyed thetime working with you in the morning and talkingabout our career development plans~ I believe youwill become an awesome professor in the future (Iwish I could take your art history class someday in thefuture :) ). Good luck with everything and we willmiss you so much!

You are so odd, funny, and just a generally niceperson to be around. The fact that you can be sopassionate and yet so down to earth with everythingyou do is a quality that I want to emulate. N O M A D I C | 2 4

Goodbye to OurSeniors:

Allie GresslerWhen I learned I was going to work with an art historymajor I was secretly really excited about all the artdiscussions to be had. My hopes were confirmedduring hours in the SAP office, flier distribution inCAS (what a hoot), and that one time we stood outsideelevators in the GSU for like 4 hours straight, whenwe not only got to talk about what distinguishesAfrican from Western art, but also possible careerpaths, terrible experiences with contacts, and all theother pertinent things of other super pertinent things.You'll bring joy to everyone you meet.

You are one of the most genuine souls I know. It hasbeen great getting to know you this year and I hopeyour sense of curiosity and passion for helping andlearning from others will take you far in life. Goodluck across the pond next year and namaste :)

Allie, you are a big sister to me. When I facechallenges, you always encourage me to try and giveme useful suggestions. It was very excited to dine outwith you, you shared me with the interesting storiesand let me know how to actively make friends withpeople around me. I will miss you so much and hopeyou have great success in your career!

Allie will be continuing her education at Oxford inthe fall, with plans to eventually pursue her PhD

in Art History either abroad or in the US.

COM '16,Communication

Studies

CAS '16,Art History

Caroline: We bicker, we snicker, I couldn't think of athird thing to rhyme. As my work sibling, you give mea hard time but we really work well together and I'llmiss that.

Framingham Buddy & Calendar Queen: I'm so gladthe SAP has given me the opportunity to know youbetter- your ambition and genuine thrill of everythingfrom organizing to higher ed is contagious and is sucha positive influence on all of us. You're so hilariousand so wonderful- I'm sure I will see you around, andam so glad of that!

Caroline- Did I ever tell you that your voice is soappealing? Since I am a new SA and I usually workedin the morning, I did not get any chances to really talkto you. But you are always there: I always received thegoogle invitations from you! :) I hope everything goeswell after you graduate and you will definitely succeedin your field because you are such an organized andcreative person.

Your work ethic is inspiring. I don't know anyone whocould've dealt with our crazy SA schedule as well asyou did. Also your family's Christmas cookie factoryis probably one of the coolest (and tastiest) familytraditions I've ever heard of. If you affect others inyour future the way you've affected the SA's, I knowyou'll have no problem succeeding. Best of luck:) N O M A D I C | 2 4

Goodbye to OurSeniors:

Caroline LynchOh Caroline, you were the first person I met in the SAprogram at our mini-orientation in September and Iremember being so relieved to meet someone sofunny, down to earth, and approachable as you. Youcontinually inspire with with how well you work withothers, talk to people, manage a long-distancerelationship, BAKE!!!, juggle school/work, the listgoes on… and who else will I accidentally twin withevery day next year? I will miss you so much but Iknow you’ll be close by!

Caroline- I always enjoy talking you you in the suite,even though you're always so busy, you take the timeout to really ask everyone how they are doing and it'sso appreciated! Higher Ed is exactly where you needto be, and I wish you luck in all your endeavors!

Caroline, It is great to work with you. You areenergetic, funny and passionate. I love your big andsunny smile~~Also, I really enjoyed the icebreakeryou organized and it was a great fun! Will Miss You!! Wish you have a great success in your career. ^_^^_̂

Caroline, you are such a hardworking person and it'sgreat to have you in my team. You make our workmuch easier! I sincerely hope you can get a job at BU!

Caroline is looking at a career in higher educationin the Boston area in the fall, as her job as an SA

has solidified her passion of helping collegestudents with their paths to success.

COM '16,Communication

Studies

N O M A D I C | 2 4

Goodbye to OurSeniors:

Harini: You're the first SA I really got to know. I'llnever forget tabling with you those first few days (andall the times after that) and how you gave me thedown-low on the SA program so I could feel evenmore excited than I already was. You'll rock whereveryou go:)

I will really miss your sense of humor, witty gifs, andgeneral advice you bestow onto me…not to mentionthe delicious samosas you always bring to potlucks! Ican’t believe we’ve become so close this year; there isno one I would rather share Mr. Darcy and RBG gifswith :) Good luck next year and congratulations!!!

Harini: You are so eloquent and humble, sincere ineverything you say. You have given me so much helpboth in the SA program and for thinking about myfuture career. Thank you.

Harini, I will miss you so much! Thank you for alwayssupporting me. It was a great memory when we didtabling together at the mid-night breakfast! Keep intouch even after you graduated from BU! Come backand visit us~~~~

Harini recently decided to pursue a dual degree!She will be finishing Economics over the summer,while helping the SAP with orientation, and is then

looking for a PR related career in the US.

COM & CAS '16, Public Relations and

Economics

Harini Natarajan

Harini- You're so hilarious and you always\ exude suchwarmth. I always know I can come to you for anything,whether it be a conversation or help with a project! Iknow you will be extremely successful with everythingyou do, but you will be so missed in the SAP!!

Harini: Thank you for being WONDERFUL with thetwitter! You've been such an incredible influence on thePR team these past two semesters, and our twitterfollowers will certainly miss your wonderful gifs! Youare such a warm, sunny human being who brightens upany room you're in!

Harini: You did such an amazing job on twitter! Yourjokes always make us happy. It's always a pleasure totalk to you, and you are very helpful and share with melots of useful information, thank you Harini!

Harini: I feel blessed to have you in the PR team. Youare always so funny and warm, I just can’t help myselffrom not talking to you. You always make me smile. Asa PR major, I can visualize a bright future of you:suiting up and distributing tasks with a steady anddetermining tone; shining while giving presentation orchatting with colleagues. you will become someone!Love you!!

I’m so glad I got to know you this past year throughSAP. Through hilarious PAR team meetings, earlymorning chalking shifts, and all of the times weworked together in the suite, it has always been so funworking with you. You’ve been an amazing captainand I know your leadership and drive will take you sofar in life. I’ll miss all of your Questrom and plane-ticket-hunting advice but I know you’ll have anincredible time in England, grad school, and beyond!We’ll miss you so much! Good luck :)

Bri- Chalking with you is always fun! You have beena great captain and I know everybody will miss yourdown to earth-ness in the suite! You are soapproachable and lovely to talk with. Your ambitionwill take you far in life!

Thank you for being so welcoming from day one, andfor helping me along and showing me the ropes-whether it be with PR Team Captain tips or a funnydog video. I'm so excited your future plans abroad, &can't wait to see all the amazing things you do :)

Bri: Even though we never had the same shifts and didnot get get so many opportunities to talk, I still likeyou as a person. I like the way how you did thepresentation on Sunday, which was calm, smooth, andconvincing. The best wishes to you!

N O M A D I C | 2 4

Goodbye to OurSeniors: Bri: I don’t have lots of opportunity to talk to you, but

I really admire you that you can manage corecurriculum and SA captain together and do bothperfectly. You are so approachable and you are alwayshappy about nearly everything! I wish you all the best!

Bri: Thanks for being an amazing team captain. Yourcompassionate, light-hearted, and humorous attitudeinstantly made all of my anxiety about being a new SAdisappear. You've showed me a side of leadership Iprobably wouldn't have seen otherwise. I know you'llsucceed wherever you go.

Bri, you are a great leader, presenter and friend! I feelso happy when you actively asked me about theChinese culture and share your stories with me.Working with you in the PAR team is a valuableexperience for me because you are very organized andsupportive. Also, you listened carefully for ourfeedback in the team meeting, and encouraged us toexplore, think about new outreaching ways to improvethe efficiency of the whole team. I will miss you verymuch, keep in touch!!! ^_^

Bri: Your work ethic is so incredibly tough and I knowyou can always be relied on. Keep helping othersbecause you make a big difference when you do.

Bri is going across the pond like Allie, and will begetting her Masters in International Business at the

University of Surrey. The SAP fully expects to besent pictures of them in England together!

PAR & QSB '16,International Relations

& BusinessAdministration &

Management

Briana Swift

The Student AmbassadorProgram Post

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Lola Adeosun, Lauren Backus, Caroline Lynch

Harini Natarajan

Lola Adeosun, Lauren Backus, Ethan Lang

Allie Gressler

Mike Lantvet

Ethan Lang, Claire Lenz

Lauren Backus, Shine Tang, Harini Natarajan,

Lola Adeosun, Briana Swift, Claire Lenz,

Jameson Hollis, Ethan Lang, Windy Wang,

Qing Li, Allie Gressler, Sam Moseman, Caroline

Lynch, Masha Vernik

Amy Collinsworth

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Kanye West, and lots and lots of chalk

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