<p>I was accepted to BC and have been trying to decide if it’s the right place for me. I applied to BC because of their GREAT academics, the location, and the beautiful campus. I love the academic side of BC, but the problem is the social side. I am very liberal and a Unitarian Universalist. I like diversity and I like open minds. I’m not looking for a school where everyone is exactly like me, I just want a school where no one is judged for their beliefs, traditions, or opinions.</p>
<p>I was mostly looking for some people’s ideas about the atmosphere at BC and if a person like me would fit in. I was also accepted to Reed and have been trying to decide between the two. I know that Reed is obviously the more liberal school, but I just wanted some more opinions of BC’s social scene. Thanks!</p>
<p>You may not believe it, but the only conservative side of BC is the administration. The students at BC are generally very liberal. Just a few years ago, there was a protest supported by the majority of studetns against the BC administration for barring a GLT (Gay, Lesbian, Transgender) dance. Clearly everyone is going to pass judgement on you for anything you believe in; however, the students here aren’t going to hold your beliefs against you. The student community here is very accepting of people of all different backgrounds.</p>
<p>Agree with miragemirage, people here really do not care about your religion. And if you look at the geographic distribution of BC students, a huge majority comes from the northeast and from california, both very liberal areas. I would say the student body is a good mix of liberal and conservative, but nobody disassociates because of politics.</p>
<p>I am one of the many loud mouth liberals on campus. Although I would consider BC as the most conservative among the universities in Boston (this is Boston we are talking about), it’s comparatively liberal anywhere else. I think BC is one of the few places where you can be a liberal or a conservative and not feel like a pariah.</p>