<p>I tried registering… but it says I’m not eligible??</p>
<p>I’ve already paid my deposit and all so I’m a tad confused.</p>
<p>Anyone else having problems registering? I’m afraid they’ll run out of room on the date I want. Then I’ll be screwed.</p>
<p>Same problem here. :-(</p>
<p>Anyone get in? I think it could possibly be a problem on BU's site???</p>
<p>I had the same problem as well</p>
<p>My daughter tried this morning and got the same message...It could be that it isn't "up" yet, but she doesn't have a lot of time today to play around with it. Grrr.</p>
<p>it's up now. I just completed mine.</p>
<p>Just some advice about orientation: The common ground program may sound kind of interesting, but everyone I know who went to it hated it or just thought it was a waste of time. I think when you go to Boston for orientation, spend your time exploring the city when you don't have to be at the school. It will probably be time better spent.</p>
<p>And, if for some reason you don't have a good time at orientation, DO NOT PANIC! I had an awful time at orientation. I thought everyone was making friends, and I was doing nothing. I was so scared to go to school in the fall, but just no that orientation is NOTHING like school. I love BU, clearly, so do not fret if orientation is not amazing. Just get the classes you want, talk to people in your group, and relax :) I hope I didn't freak anyone out.</p>
<p>yeah that happened to me yesterday before but it's working now.</p>
<p>wow i really hope i dont have a bad time at orientation. and i'm going by myself so that'll suck even more. but i'm pretty sure if you're just friendly and make a little effort to meet other students then you'll have a blast.</p>
<p>I completed mine too! (Session 1 - June 14-16).</p>
<p>Just to clarify, I didn't have a bad time at orientation. I just didn't really make friends, and I thought everyone else was. The purpose is really just to sign up for your classes, learn some of the rules, etc. I just know that my friends and I have talked about how we all weren't so fond of orientation, but how coming to school is so different.</p>
<p>couturegrl--
I'm going alone, too! I don't think it will suck, though... just an opportunity to start our independence. Where are you from and which session did you choose? I'm from Montana and signed up for Session 2.
--jake</p>
<p>couture girl---please note on previous thread that about a quarter of the kids are there without parents and you are totally seperated from them the whole time anyway. So no need to fret.</p>
<p>waterbuoy--
ooh yay! i'm going june 21-23 (which i believe is session 2... no?). yah my mom isn't going with me because
1) the cost
2) my sister's going into labor around that time (should i be there?? haha)
i'm from san diego, ca. are you in cas? if you are that would rock maybe we'll be in the same group or something.</p>
<p>dogs--
oh yeah i know about that. it's just i've never travelled to a city ALL by myself. it was usually with friends or family. and i've never slept in a city ALL by myself without knowing a soul. so yah that's my deal but i'm definitely more excited than scared about it.</p>
<p>ALSO... just wondering: what is the BEST way to get from the airport to orientation? is paying a cab fee a lot? is it too much of a hassle to take the T?</p>
<p>From the airport take the T (Blue Line- only one that serves the airport) to Government Center downtown. Then take the Green Line-- make sure you take the right T, there are three different Green Line routes. You want the B train to Boston College. I used the Babcock Street stop when I stayed at 10 Buick Street, and thats really close to the West campus dorm where the kids stay. Check your map. Its really easy to take the T and costs only $1.25. A cab runs about $35.</p>
<p>couturegrl--
Awesome! Yeah... I'm in CAS for International Relations. My sister is not going into labor (at least I hope not since she is 15), but it is too expensive for my mom also. We'd rather save the money for my return for XMas (if I want to come back, LoL). As far as being alone... I can't help you with that, but I can tell you although those experiences are scary they are also very rewarding, at least as I have experienced it.
--jake</p>
<p>"Your account lacks the appropriate level of authorization required for access to this application."</p>
<p>is that what you guys were getting when you couldn't register?
i've been getting that message all day, what the heckkkk</p>
<p>when selecting your orientation..iif you don't do any of the extra things like..common ground..writing assesment on wed..or the city tour..</p>
<p>do you have to check-in on wednesday at any specific time??</p>
<p>r1d3sno--
i called earlier today about that and they said that ppl check in to the temporary housing at all hours in the evening so you don't have to worry about it.</p>
<p>o.o This sounds like its going to be a very interesting endeavor. I'm going to the CAS orientation in session 2 =D from california as well couture. ^^ I hope I at least meet people, or find someone that knows the city better than I do.</p>
<p>oh cool! i say we try planning a little college confidential get together for everyone attending session 2 (june 21-23) orientation??</p>