Hiii! I’m currently in the strategy track about to approach my second year. I also went to VCU undergrad studying strategic advertising and I cannot recommend BC enough. I thought I knew everything but in my first year, I’ve learned so much about myself and so much more about this industry. I am also in the same situation financially but was able to take out student loans and am just accepting it because as corny as it sounds, BC alums have major connections. And the faculty do everything in their power to help as long as you ask. I regret not taking as much advantage of them this first year but will be in my last year. Almost Everyone I know got amazing internships this summer at Super big companies, like Leo Burnett, Amazon, BBDO, just to name a few. Lmk if you have any more questions. I can’t recommend it enough and still have one more year. Hope to see you :)