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<li>hows the diversity on campus? because sites like ************** have rated the diversity really badly.<br></li>
<li>is BC a conservative school? attitudes towards homosexual students?</li>
<li>are the people nice? </li>
<li>are there lots of nerds? are nerds accepted?</li>
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<p>Sorry to burst your bubble, but you are not guaranteed a job if you graduate from CSOM. Essentially all financial institutions and companies in general are downsizing, cutting their workforce to better utilize employees. Not even my friends who are amazingly smart have internships for the summer. It’s not just happening at BC, but at all colleges and universities.</p>
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<p>1) BC is getting much better in terms of diversity. You definitely notice the different ethnic groups on campus, but that’s just it. Most of these groups are extraordinarily cliquey and only walk around campus, eat, and hang out with each other. </p>
<p>2) BC’s administration is conservative because it’s a catholic school and the administration has to adhere to the ideals of the church. With that being said, BC does a good job balancing student’s needs with the church’s ideals.</p>
<p>3) Yes, the people are nice for the most part. You will have your snobs, but that’s apparent at every school.</p>
<p>4) I wouldn’t say there are many, but nerds are accepted. Just take a look at Professor Gallaugher.</p>
<p>Yes, those damn ethnic groups avoid everyone and refuse to talk to anyone that isn’t their race.</p>
<p>Are people in these ethnic groups accepted by the students who are not their race. I’m just wondering b/c I’m African American and do not want to solely hang out with other black kids. I would hate to get stuck in a cliquey ethnic group.</p>
<p>@ collegebound: students are generally all accepted by all groups; however, students of color tend to limit themselves socially to those of the same ethnicity. I am asian and I can only think of 2 or 3 asian friends I have off the top of my head. It’s not impossible to befriend people of another race.</p>
<p>@Miragemage pheww thanks for the response. That is one of my biggest concerns for next year. I don’t want to limit the amount of friends i have. Even in H.S. i only have like 2 black friends. Not saying i don’t want any i just don’t want ALL of my friends to be of my same race.</p>
<p>"That is one of my biggest concerns for next year. I don’t want to limit the amount of friends i have. Even in H.S. i only have like 2 black friends. Not saying i don’t want any i just don’t want ALL of my friends to be of my same race. "</p>
<p>Same here. Im african american and i definitely do not want to be limited to just hanging out with people of the same race. Im open to being friends with everyone, so im hoping the people on campus are the same way. I only have about 3 or 4 black friends in hs right now, so im definitely used to befriending and hanging out with people that arent my race</p>
<p>That all depends on you two. It’s typically easier to befriend people of the same ethnic group by way of commonalities such as race, country origin, similar background, similar lifestyle, etc. It’s up to you to make ties with other people. Just keep in mind the vast majority of the 2200 or so undergrads are in the same boat as you, coming into a new school not knowing anyone.</p>
<p>is BC a jock school? what i mean by that is are varsity athletes the only people anybody cares for on campus? i’ve played two varsity sports in high school and have played them competitively my whole life, but obviously i’m not good enough for BC’s amazing teams and i’m wondering if not being on a varsity team is a significant disadvantage at BC.</p>
<p>If I get accepted into CAS, is it still possible for me to take classes in CSOM? Or, is it possible for me to transfer from CAS to CSOM?</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Do most A&S Honors students live in the Honors dorms or in the normal dorms? Which is suggested for someone who still wants a good social atmosphere?</p>
<p>is BC a jock school? what i mean by that is are varsity athletes the only people anybody cares for on campus? i’ve played two varsity sports in high school and have played them competitively my whole life, but obviously i’m not good enough for BC’s amazing teams and i’m wondering if not being on a varsity team is a significant disadvantage at BC.
- It’s not a disadvantage to not be on a varsity team, only a very small number of people are. The football/basketball/hockey players are in some ways treated differently, but it really isn’t a huge deal. Sports are really popular, but not everyone plays sports.</p>
<p>If I get accepted into CAS, is it still possible for me to take classes in CSOM? Or, is it possible for me to transfer from CAS to CSOM?
If you are in A&S, you are allowed to take up to 6 CSOM classes while you are here. It is possible to transfer to CSOM, but they make it really difficult. I think something like only 4 people do it each year. I know a few people who are trying this year, but it isn’t easy.</p>
<p>Green_Apple5, </p>
<p>4 out of how many people? Also, what is the requirement and process for doing so? </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Do most A&S Honors students live in the Honors dorms or in the normal dorms? Which is suggested for someone who still wants a good social atmosphere?
-I’m not in honors, but I know a few people who are in it but don’t live in the honors dorm. I don’t really know for sure, but I kind of get the feeling that it doesn’t make much of a difference if you live in the honors dorm or not. The honors dorm (Medeiros) is about half non-honors people anyway. I don’t think the social atmosphere will be much different. But if you live in honors you are guaranteed to live on Upper.</p>
<p>4 out of how many people? Also, what is the requirement and process for doing so?
-I don’t know the exact numbers. I think I remember hearing that you have to have a 3.6 gpa. I was talking to a girl yesterday who is trying to do it and I think you have to meet with the Dean, fill out the application, and write an essay. I don’t know too much, you may want to call the admissions office and they can give you more details.</p>
<p>IMPORTANT</p>
<p>during frosh orientation do you just sign up for classes or do you sign up for classes AND time slots as well?</p>
<p>for example, if i was signing up for calc, during orientation do i just sign up for calc, or do i sign up for calc on mon wed fri at 12:30?</p>
<p>you sign up for the time slot(s), including Prof lecture and any discussion sections/labs, if required.</p>
<p>As far as dorms go, are there any rules about lofting because in some rooms I saw the beds were raised but not lofted. Are all freshman dorms the same about that?</p>
<p>Forced triples have the lofted beds so there is space for the third desk. If you are in a double the beds aren’t lofted.</p>
<p>I’m sorry if any of these questions have been asked elsewhere:</p>
<p>-I read on BC’s website that the campus is split for under and upperclassman. Is this a detriment to social life? Does this cause problems with getting to classes which may be on the ‘other side’ of campus?
-How prevalent are Republicans? (i.e. if I was turned off my Brown’s very liberal atmosphere, would I like BC?)
-What is the workload like?
-Are the winters unbearable?</p>
<p>I know this is a lot to ask, but I’d really appreciate any response! Thanks, everyone!</p>