<p>Sorry to change the subject, but could someone help give me some info on the fridge renting program at BC? How much is it for a year? How large (in sq. feet) is the fridge? Is it worth it, or would I be better off buying my own fridge and microwave? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Looks like you can rent a refrigerator/microwave for $225 a year! No thanks.</p>
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<p>Yes, the rental price is exorbitant. So if you live close by and the 'rents can drive up and perform the delivery/pick-up service. In our case, it made sense since we live 3,000 miles away and the summer storage made little $ sense. Of course, two kids can share the fee.</p>
<p>The other thing to consider is Year #2…if kids move into an ‘8-man’, which many strive for, it has a refrigerator in the common room in the suite. Thus, no need for a refer from home. Perhaps a one year rental then becomes easier…</p>
<p>Which size (in cub. feet) do you think is the optimum size for two students to share a fridge? Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>I don’t know cubic feet, but I would say you want it to be normal mini-fridge size, so about three feet tall and not too deep. You won’t be grocery shopping so you really don’t need too much space and you have to think about it in terms of being in a small dorm room. A note on the fridge rentals: they come with a microwave as well. This is very useful and it’s nice to have some microwavable meals on freezing nights when you don’t want to go outside (or for after late night closes). I also think it’s almost entirely freshman and sophomores on college road that get them. I had it freshman year and was happy with it. </p>
<p>When you go back for breaks, don’t leave alcohol in your rented fridge, cause they can open them on fire inspections and bust you. Best to use the safe or kill what you have before going home. Just saying…</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I bought student season tickets for the football games for the upcoming 2010 season. A good friend of mine from home wants to see one of the games. Obviously we would have to pay for a ticket for him, but how can I find a way to sit with him since I my seat is in the student section and his wouldn’t be? I mean it would be great if there’s some way that he could sit next to me and my friends from school, but regardless of where we sit, I wouldn’t want to leave him completely on his own. How would you go about doing this?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Make sure he is wearing a yellow superfan shirt or at the bare minimum something yellow. This is usually all the identification they care about for the student section at football games. Walk in confidently and don’t pause to show anybody your ticket.</p>
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<li><p>I just found out that i have a single in Fitzpatrick and i am a little concerned about how this will affect my social life at BC, not having a roommate and all, however i am a only child use to having my own space. So i guess i am just wondering if i should keep the single or request a change.</p></li>
<li><p>I am from hawaii and i was wondering how the adjustment will be for me to be on the east coast</p></li>
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<p>Lauren620: Did you request the single or did they just give it to you? I highly doubt not having a roommate will greatly affect your social life, unless you are painfully shy. Many people don’t hang out with their roommates. I have a single too (I requested it) and look forward to getting out there, meeting new people, and having my privacy at the end of the day.</p>
<p>what’s the best dorm on newton?</p>
<p>I can’t comment on being from Hawaii, but I know that there is a surprisingly big contingent on students from there and they seem to know of each other which is nice and gets you a community upon arriving. Having a single versus a double really doesn’t matter for socializing or meeting people at all. Most people make friends on their floor. So, your entire floor and if on Newton building will know each other, that’s where a core group of friends will most likely come from. That said, plenty of people make friends elsewhere, but your floor is the easiest place.</p>
<p>thenatural- all of the dorms on Newton are pretty similar so it won’t make a huge difference which one you are in. I always kind of wished I lived in Keyes because the hallways are joined with a lounge, and each hallway is either all girls or all boys so that makes it easier to meet more people. I think one or two floors are like this in Duchesne also. Hardey has the biggest study lounge. Cushing is the smallest dorm, everyone is really close. Other than that they are pretty much the same.</p>
<p>lauren620- I would definitely rather have roommates, but as long as you are somewhat outgoing you should be fine is a single. Most people aren’t best friends with their roommate anyway. If you are an only child you will like having more privacy. I don’t know anyone from Hawaii, but there are people from all over the country, including a lot from California. Most people seem to adjust fine. Are you worried about the weather? I can’t really say anything about that because I’m from somewhere colder than Boston, but winter really isn’t that bad.</p>
<p>Lauren, just keep your door open when you are in the room to let people know that you are there and are available for drop-in visits. And you should take some initiative as well – introducing yourself to other people who have their doors open. I think you’ll find that the BC community is very open and friendly. Plus you’ll meet lots of people in your dorm through activities organized by the RAs at the beginning of the year.</p>
<p>As for weather, how you adapt will pretty much depend on your own attitude. Son #2 (a junior at BC) managed to make the switch from very hot sunny Arizona to cold New England weathers without blinking an eye, whereas Son #1 (who also attended college on the East Coast) complained much more about the cold (and moved back to AZ as soon as he graduated!). It will be much easier for you if you stock up on basic cold-weather gear at L.L.Bean or similar outfitters.</p>
<p>Are Claver/Xavier/Loyola/Fenwick connected?</p>
<p>Yes, CLXF is one long hallway.</p>
<p>Somebody on the previous page said you could basically walk into the football games just with your superfan shirt??? I still have no tux…</p>
<p>^Sorry if I was unclear in that post, you need a superfan shirt to get into the student section, but not the stadium. You should have received an e-mail with a registration code to buy football tickets. If you lost it just call the ticket office.</p>
<p>Hi everyone~ I’m a A&S freshman. Bothered by some questions…><
- My AP Calc BC is a 5, so technically I can skip Calc-AP class(MT105), and take the Multivariable Calc(MT202). But I am kinda worried that if the class would be hard for me. What do you suggest? BTW my intended major is (applied) math, how’s math at BC?
- Does visit prof have office hour? Would it be a disadvantage to choose a part-time prof’s class rather than full-time’s?
- I also want to take Chemistry in the first semester. My SAT2 Chem is 780, so according to what I read in the Chem dept., I may jump to Principles of Modern Chem(CH117), and don’t need to take General Chem(CH109)
- I’m from China, and am really worried that if Chinese/Asians would ‘fit in’ at BC? ><</p>
<p>So many questions…thanks a lot!!!</p>
<p>Hey marauder, welcome to BC!</p>
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<li><p>I got a 5 on the BC Calc exam as well and took Multivariable my first semester. It really was not that hard at all, and I ended up with a B in the class only because I was stupid and didn’t study that hard for the final. Calc II is generally regarded as the most difficult of the calculus courses. I don’t know much about the other math classes at BC because I’m in management, but my friends who are math majors haven’t been disappointed yet.</p></li>
<li><p>All professors at BC are required to have office hours so even if they are visiting they will absolutely be available outside of class. I also don’t really know the difference between a part-time and full-time professor. I’ve had a few of both, along with many lecturers and TAs. There wasn’t a difference in teaching or anything, only that the TA’s classes were a lot smaller.</p></li>
<li><p>I took Gen Chem my first semester and found it be really challenging. I did not take AP Chem or the SAT II but I was interested in chemistry. The few people I know who took Modern Chem found it very difficult but they felt it was a good class and I guess the teacher is really good too. It’s your own personal preference basically. If you find it too hard you can always switch to Gen Chem as long as it’s within drop/add period.</p></li>
<li><p>There are so many Asian student clubs on campus you will have no problem fitting in at BC. If there is one ethnic group that is more prominent than others it is absolutely asians. The clubs are extremely popular and do a lot on campus. Most of their events are well attended as well. I don’t think you will really have any problems at all fitting in.</p></li>
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<p>Ready2Go4, How difficult was general chemistry? I am signed up for it for my first semester and I’m sort of nervous. I haven’t taken chem since sophomore year in high school…Any tips? Who did you have? Passable? </p>
<p>Also, what do the average students wear to class? I keep getting mixed reviews! Some say everyone dresses up, others say no one cares.</p>