My name is Austin and I am currently a second semester senior in the College of Arts & Sciences studying International Relations & Political Science. I am originally from South Lake Tahoe California and in my free time I enjoy running, writing spoken word poetry, and cycling. This will be my third year working with FYSOP and I am really excited to work with all of the new FYCOs and FYSTAFF in addition to the incoming freshmen.

Hi everyone! I’m Sasha. I’m a senior in CAS studying Environmental Policy & Analysis and Biology. I am originally from the greater Boston area, where I still live and go to school. Last spring I studied abroad in Costa Rica and fell in love with the country. This spring I am super excited to be a part of FYSOP again! When I’m not daydreaming about how wonderful FYSOP is, or planning my next trip to Costa Rica, I enjoy reading, going to shows in Boston, and trying new recipes. I can’t wait for FYSOP23 to get going. Come out to summer leadership info sessions and get to know us!

If you accidentally stumbled upon this page and are wondering – What is FYSOP? – feel free to visit the About section of our blog! If you are an interested FYSOP Coordinator or Staff, you have come to the right place!

The FYSOP Coordinator Application is now online and is due next Wednesday, January 25th by 4 p.m. Please return your completed application to:

Boston University Orientation
775 Commonwealth Avenue, Room B-01 (Lower-Level)
Boston, MA 02214

The FYSOP Staff Application will be online shortly on the Boston University Community Service Center (CSC) website. Stay on the lookout!

If you have any further questions please feel free to email us at
fysop@bu.edu  or come visit us at the CSC:

Its been almost 3 weeks since FYSOP 22 ended and we hope that a lot of you are still enjoying the FYSOP high. FYSOP might only last a week but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to make an impact on the city of Boston through our center (applications available online: bu.edu/csc) or through other venues. Below is a collection of multimedia moments from the week of FYSOP that we put together for your viewing pleasure. If we missed anything just post a comment and we’ll try to add the link.

Seth and Holly
FYSOP 22 Program Managers

Facebook (Community Service Center):
FYSOP Rendition of Otis:
Opening Ceremonies: Guinness Book of World Records (Spirit Fingers)
FYSOP Coordinators Introduction Video (Parody of Popular TV Shows)

There are more videos and content from the week under the videos. Just click on the Videos tab on the left sidebar on the CSC page to view them all.

CSC’s BUniverse:
FYSOP 22 Slideshow from Closing Ceremonies
FYSOP 22 Coordinators Say Thank You
FYSOP 22 Elders Staff Winning Cheer (Staff Week)
Erik Rojas’ Montage of His Week As a Children Staffer

There are a lot more cheer camp videos from all your staff. Just surf through the newest videos, you can even check out the videos from the other 12 programs at the Community Service Center.

We only have a small smattering of photos but posted them in our album called FYSOP22. If you have more that you’d like to share please send them to us at fysop@bu.edu and we’ll add them to the album.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fysop-21

ALL dorms are available to move-in. (2:55pm)

Warren Towers
West Campus Dorms: Rich, Claflin, Sleeper Hall
Myles Standish Hall.
South Campus Dorms
575 Commonwealth Avenue
The Towers
Danielson
Shelton Hall
Bay State Brownstones

In light of Hurricane Irene, we wanted to update you with the latest information regarding FYSOP registration and fall move-in.

FYSOP registration will begin as scheduled on Monday, August 29^th at 12 pm in the George Sherman Union (775 Commonwealth Ave.). FYSOP staff members will be at the registration table until 8pm.  Please call our office if you will be arriving after 8pm.

Boston University is making every effort to have your academic year on-campus housing assignment available on Monday, August 29^th beginning at 4 pm. Some rooms may be available to move into prior to 4 pm.  Other rooms, especially if occupied by summer students, may not be available until late afternoon. Please check in with our office for the most current move-in information. We will be posting information through our various social media outlets as well as providing information at our registration table.

After completing FYSOP registration, students should report to their residence hall and check-in.  Family members will be issued a temporary wristband that will permit access past security stations until midnight.  After midnight, those with wristbands will need to be accompanied by their FYSOP students.

FYSOP Opening Ceremonies has been moved to 9:00 pm on Monday, August 29^th. All FYSOP students should go to Marsh Plaza at 8:00 pm to meet with their FYSOP groups and leaders.  Groups will then head over to Opening Ceremonies in the George Sherman Union’s Metcalf Ballroom (2^nd floor).

If you are unable to arrive for FYSOP on Monday, do not worry. We still want you to take part in FYSOP. Please let us know of any changes in your travel plans as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate students with late arrival airport pickups.

If you arrive on Tuesday-Friday, students should go to their Residence Life Office first and check into their academic year on-campus housing assignment – regardless of arrival time.  Once your belongings are moved in, please come to the Community Service Center. The CSC office is located on the 4th floor of the George Sherman Union. Our office will be open between 9 am and 9 pm to register for FYSOP. The CSC staff will then connect you with your FYSOP group and leaders.  Please call our office if you will be arriving after 9pm and we will tell you where to meet us in the morning.

The Community Service Center encourages everyone to make personal safety priority number one.  We want to ensure your journey to Boston University and FYSOP is safe and comfortable.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions, comments or concerns.

We’ll be using UStream to show live events, such as our Education Day Opener and Program Night. Education Day on August 30 will highlight all ten issue areas and how they interact – what we call “FYSOP Fusion”. Program Night will feature a youth hip hop  performance group that exemplifies how music and dance empowers a community.

For more information on UStream, check out our Social Media page here or our Facebook UStream page here.

Another great way to stay in the loop about FYSOP is Twitter. Follow us @BUCSC and tweet at us with the hashtag #FYSOP22.

Finally, keep checking back for more updates to blog as the week of FYSOP goes on – we’ll be posting about staff training, education day and the service that our volunteers are doing.

At this time, forecasts have the storm bringing heavy rain and wind into the area over the weekend. The latest storm track takes Irene along a path near the Massachusetts/New York border early Sunday evening moving rapidly across western VT, NH and ME, being well north of New England by Monday morning. Sunday will most likely be a windy rainy day, temps in the mid 70s, with some possible tropical storm force winds occurring. Current forecasts for Boston on Monday are for mostly sunny skies, and breezy, with high temperatures in the low 80s.

Given the current forecasts, the Dean of Students encourages students arriving for the First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) to be mindful of the weather and not try to “beat” the storm to get here. We will delay the beginning of FYSOP as needed. We understand flights may be delayed, and we will coordinate our airport pickups appropriately. Please put your personal safety first, and do not travel through unsafe conditions.

We will make further decisions as to the start time of FYSOP, as well as the status of other University programs, as the weekend approaches. Please let us know if your travel plans have changed and if you will be arriving later than expected.

Please keep checking http://www.bu.edu/dos for more updates.

For more information, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 617-353-4126 or dos@bu.edu.

Given the current forecasts, the Dean of Students encourages students arriving for the First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) to be mindful of the weather and not try to “beat” the storm to get here. We will delay the beginning of FYSOP as needed. We understand flights may be delayed, and we will coordinate our airport pickups appropriately. Please put your personal safety first, and do not travel through unsafe conditions.

We will make further decisions as to the start time of FYSOP, as well as the status of other University programs, as the weekend approaches. Please keep checking http://www.bu.edu/dos for more updates.