The INTO Suffolk Peer Leadership Council’s mission is to serve as a bridge between INTO Suffolk staff and students.

The PLC is responsible for several events on campus each semester, planning and developing the programming and marketing for each event. These events are student-designed and led, allowing PLC members to improve their communication skills and learn event management. Because of the size of the group, in their chosen committees, students are able to use the skills specific to their major that they are learning in their classes.  

The Finance Committee works with the Student Experience team to analyze event budgets. They record and develop strategic planning based on attendance and report back to the PLC on successful events. Under the treasurer’s direction, the committee also works with the Programming committee to ensure that events are planned according to a semesterly budget for PLC-run events. 

Through collaboration, the Programming Committee and Finance Committee develop student-centric events hosted on campus in the INTO Center and off campus. The Programming Committee plans, researches, and runs all events created by the PLC and ensures that every PLC member and INTO staff member is prepared for the timeline of the events as they happen. In Fall 2022, the PLC brought INTO Suffolk students to the famous Boston Tree Lighting ceremony at the Boston Common. Participants were welcomed to have hot cocoa and sweet treats before heading to the Common for an outdoor concert and pyrotechnic spectacular. The committees are working toward their big Spring 2023 event happening next month, an event that we are very excited about. 

The Marketing Committee promotes these types of events, a group of digital media, marketing, and business majors who use their talents learned in class in real-life applications. The committee has developed a marketing strategy for promoting INTO Suffolk events, PLC-run events, and other activities happening in the city. These activities are promoted through the INTO Suffolk Student Experience’s Instagram and other social media platforms. The committee members also take event photos and create reels to showcase them. They’ve also been known to do an Instagram takeover to share with other students the events happening on campus. 

None of these activities could be promoted without the assistance of our Newsletter Committee’s administrative body. These students gather photos and themes for articles in the INTO Suffolk TIMES so that students can share with their friends and family back home what activities they’ve done on campus. They also take notes at meetings and help edit and arrange articles in the newsletter. 

Each committee has a representative that meets with INTO Student Experience staff to ensure that all committees know what projects are going on and pass on information as needed. Luckily, many members of the PLC are on more than one committee, helping our student leaders improve their communication skills. Students participate in professional development training on inclusion and biases as well. Our PLC leaders serve as role models for new INTO Suffolk students adjusting to life in a new country through cross-cultural understanding and empathy. One of their core duties is to communicate with INTO Student Experience staff members about student concerns, interests, and their wish list of activities. 

International students can only join at the end of their first semester at Suffolk University or later. Any student who wishes to join the PLC must complete an application form with a statement of interest and an interview with INTO Suffolk Student Experience staff members. We are so proud of our Peer Leadership Council and their work to bring quality events to our students and create a fabulous and engaging newsletter for all students at Suffolk University. 

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When you’re traveling out of Boston, you have so many options for transportation, destinations, and activities.

When you’re traveling out of Boston, you have so many options for transportation, destinations, and activities. If you’re planning to head home or abroad, stop by the INTO Suffolk Center on the 4th floor of 73 Tremont St so you can get your travel signature on your i20. INTO is having a Travel Signature drop-off day on December 5th and 6th, so you can drop off your i20 to be signed and pick it up later that week! 

Boston is, luckily, a transportation hub. We have an international airport, regional and national train stations, and bus stations. Your transportation options are endless, but here are some bits of local Bostonian knowledge for you when it comes to your transportation options. First and foremost, flying to New York City is cheaper than taking the train on paper. However, any local you speak with will tell you not to fly to New York City. It is more convenient and actually cheaper to take the Amtrak from South Station or Back Bay or even to take a bus. This is because none of the NYC airports are actually in NYC, and you will need to pay additional fees to take an Uber or public transport to arrive in the city. The time from the airport to the city can also negate the price of a flight to the city as you can wait hours in traffic from JFK Airport to Manhattan. 

When going to New York, take the Amtrak or bus, as both will take you directly to Penn Station in Manhattan. You can reserve direct Amtrak train seats with bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a snack bar. The coach buses you can take to NYC also have restrooms and Wi-Fi, though they may take longer than the train if they hit traffic outside the city. Either way, these options are easier than flying into New York City for a weekend. 

If you plan to rent a car with a group of friends for a road trip, be aware that there can be many hidden fees, especially if the primary driver is under 25 years old. All rental car companies in the US will add an additional $50 per day for a rental if the primary driver is under 25 years old. They may also require renters to pay an additional insurance fee. Check these in your reservation before arriving at the rental car company; they will be listed there. If it’s you’re first time driving in the US, check with the Student Experience team for some extra tips and tricks for driving in the USA. 

Many students have asked us what to do over Winter Break because they’re not going home. So we have some special places that we’d like to share with you to explore, either on your own or with us. As you can see in the December Events Calendar, we have a couple of activities planned, such as seeing James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way Of Water, visiting Seaport to go to the Snowport Holiday Market, and experiencing Boston’s First Night on New Year’s Eve. Here are some of the INTO Suffolk’s Staff picks: 

Susie recommends visiting Faneuil Hall. Not only do they have a variety of food options, but there are also shops to explore, and the Christmas tree is one of the biggest in the city. 

Ann recommends walking down Commonwealth Ave to experience all the lights and beauty of the old buildings. 

The Peer Leadership Council is interested in bringing students to Zoolights at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham. It is a truly magical experience that many locals know about, but few visitors do. 

Rachel recommends visiting L.A. Burdick’s Chocolates at their location off Newbury Street, getting some hot drinking chocolate, and walking down Beacon street towards the Boston Public Library. There are often winter markets and vendors outside the library at the Copley Square Christmas tree. 

Kristine recommends getting tickets to the Holiday Pops Concert at Symphony Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra will be “performing festive favorites from cultural traditions around the world.”  

Emma highly recommends visiting Fenway Park to go ice skating at the Rink at 401 Park. They have discounted prices for students. You can even sign up for ice skating lessons, ice flow yoga, or broomball! 

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