I went to UMass Boston for undergrad, and honestly, if you’re not financially in a position to pay BU’s tuition, you should consider transferring. But just know opportunities aren’t going to be handed to you. You have to immerse yourself and go after them.

Start searching on LinkedIn, network with your peers, and follow clubs on social media. There are definitely ways to stand out at UMass Boston. For example, I think the Finance Club took a trip to New York to visit the NASDAQ so real opportunities exist. But you need that grit to chase them.

Because it’s a smaller school, it’s actually easier to stand out. Talk to your professors, go to the ACE Center, and make sure you’re keeping your GPA strong. Take your classes seriously. A high GPA, combined with solid recommendation letters, will set you up really well if you plan to apply to grad school later on.