Nicole Leonard

Boston University

Nicole Leonard

I am a sophomore at Boston University studying journalism and psychology. I also have fun being a co-DJ talk show host on WTBU on-campus radio station, where things get interesting. I'm a Yankee fan for life living in a Red Sox Nation, and I'm from the Jersey Shore. Hopefully I get my dream job someday of becoming an investigative reporter. Headshot attached.

Articles by Nicole Leonard

sunset The Most Popular Summer ‘Bucket List’ Items for Students May 8, 2012 With the school year winding down, there's only one question on every student's mind: what are you doing over the summer? NGJ's Nicole Leonard breaks down some of the most popular summer 'bucket list' activities.
coffee Venture for America Provides Start-Up Opportunities May 2, 2012 Entrepreneurship opportunities are all around us during our time in college. NGJ's Nicole Leonard explores one such program that seeks out these entrepreneurial endeavors: Venture for America.
obamaa The State of Stafford Loans: #DontDoubleMyRate April 26, 2012 The affordability of college education has become a hot topic heading into the 2012 Presidential Election. What exactly does this entail, and what are the most recent actions President Obama is calling for? NGJ's Nicole Leonard reports.
Screen shot 2012-04-17 at 11.19.20 PM Colleges Use Pinterest to Reach Out April 17, 2012 Many predict Pinterest will be the next biggest social media site. Regardless, some colleges and universities will be taking advantage of the new media to connect with alumni, current students, as well as those who are looking for post-secondary education.
Screen shot 2012-04-13 at 12.01.16 AM Standardized Testing: The Future of College Ranking? April 17, 2012 Some government and state education officials have suggested implementing standardized tests for college students. They argue that such tests would help rank colleges against each other by measuring students' improvement in problem solving skills.
common app College Admissions Decisions, After A Long Applicant Process April 5, 2012 Now that college acceptances have been mailed out to the graduating high school Class of 2012, selected seniors reflect on the overall process and offer senior advice. NGJ's Nicole Leonard reports.
Screen shot 2012-03-27 at 11.20.27 PM Warm Weather in North Brings Out Campus Activity March 28, 2012 Students at northern schools are familiar with grueling winters of sub-freezing temperatures and heavy amounts of snow. So when temperatures reached the low 80s last week, students took advantage of the nice weather. NGJ's Nicole Leonard reports.
Loans Private Student Loans- Needed to Make Up The Difference? March 20, 2012 For returning students, financial aid deadlines are coming up in a few short months. Many students, though, have found that they need to go beyond university grants and take out private loans to make up the difference in their cost of education.