<p>Thanks for your post Jersey. Regarding the name Boston College, BC was initially in the South End of Boston on Harrison Ave. and moved to the Chestnut Hill campus in the early 1900’s. My grandfather was in the first class to graduate from Chestnut Hill in 1913 and I have his yearbook – a wonderful treasure for me personally. Clearly the name Boston College fits.</p>
<p>HopefulEagle86, you’ll only find negative people if you exert negativity. Everyone is generally very friendly here. Now, I don’t know what sorts of people the above posters associated with that would compel them to go as far as to label the entire student body as negative, but I can assure you that based on my experiences, you won’t have the slightest trouble finding people you’re able to connect with. It’s really all about what you make of your circumstances, because if you refuse to be social, chances are you won’t have any friends. This applies to every aspect of life, not just college, and most certainty not just Boston College. Stay positive, and as Conan Obrien would say “Don’t be cynical, and amazing things will happen”. Trust me.</p>
<p>Sorry for the lateness, but alright.</p>
<p>BC is a party school but obviously not a “huge party school” because kids actually care about their grades so they arent willing to get passed out drunk during weeknights lol. If you like to party but still care about school, then come here. If you just want to party, don’t come here: go to ohio or something.</p>
<p>a few questions for current students…</p>
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<li>if you randomly selected 20 students out of the student body, how many would be nondrinkers? </li>
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<p>i’m not against drinking but i want some diversity in likes, thinking, and activities</p>
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<li><p>are intramural sports popular? what about clubs?-i heard someone say they are not very serious… </p></li>
<li><p>how are math and physics at BC? are they solid departments? </p></li>
<li><p>can you double major in carroll and cas? and if so, is this popular and easy to do in 8 semesters without paying extra </p></li>
<li><p>if you could go back, would you choose a different school to attend? and why or why not?</p></li>
<li><p>what do you think of the administration and advising?</p></li>
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<p>and does anyone have a link to pictures of the dorms (inside)…</p>
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<li>if you randomly selected 20 students out of the student body, how many would be nondrinkers? </li>
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<p>-There’s not a clear cut line between drinkers and non-drinkers… Of the 20, I bet 5 or 6 drink very often (more than just weekends). 9-10 will drink on weekends to be social, and the other 5 don’t drink at all. </p>
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<li>are intramural sports popular? what about clubs?-i heard someone say they are not very serious… </li>
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<p>Intramurals are popular on campus, and they’re great because you can choose how much time to put into them. Some clubs (UGBC/the newspapers/political groups) are more serious, but there are a lot of offerings on campus, with a variety of commitments, ranging from once a month to a few times a week. </p>
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<li>how are math and physics at BC? are they solid departments? </li>
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<p>-Sorry I have no idea. I hear good things about math, but don’t know anyone who does physics</p>
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<li>can you double major in carroll and cas? and if so, is this popular and easy to do in 8 semesters without paying extra </li>
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<p>-Yes, it’s not that difficult, and definitely doable in 4 years. It’s very popular among CSOM (carroll) kids, although A&S students usually can’t double major in a CSOM course. </p>
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<li>if you could go back, would you choose a different school to attend? and why or why not?</li>
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<p>-No, I would choose BC again in a heartbeat. I chose BC because it was a) affordable, b) prestigious in the market I plan to work in post-graduation, c) we have a very active and determined students body, and my interactions with fellow students have been the most exciting part of my time here, d) School spirit is important to me, and it’s huge here. </p>
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<li>what do you think of the administration and advising?</li>
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<p>-I’ve been working with a student gov’t and administration initiative to improve advising, so I admit there are some problems with the current system. Fortunately, it’s in the process of being revised, and the new plan should be instituted by this fall.<br>
-The administration is very helpful, and I’ve made great connections with many of them. Alcohol and drug enforcement is very fair, and nobody at BC is trying to “screw you”.</p>
<p>Edit: My experiences with advisors have been FANTASTIC. I’ve become very close with my freshman year advisor, and I attribute it to me making an effort to remain close to him. I’ve also found my history major advisor to be very helpful, and has given me important connections with the administration.</p>
<p>I am a non-drinker, non-smoker (of anything) who has friends here that do neither, do one or the other, or do both. I have *never * found any pressure from anyone to act in a certain way. Not sure if I’m just lucky enough to have hooked in with the right people, but I know I didn’t go looking for these friends. We just coalesced. I agree with the comments above that you can find any group that fits your needs in this regard and go for it. But no way would I cast a wide generalization over the whole student body and label it anything but smart and engaged and living life with perspective that balances academics (what we’re all really paying for) with having a good time (what we’re all really looking for). </p>
<p>If anyone as a prospectve student doesn’t trust their own self-confidence or their self-awareness enough to stand their ground then they should consider Duke to get drunk or BYU to stay sober. BC sits in the middle and welcomes from all across the spectrum from what I can see. Just as in academics where you are expected to be an adult and do the work, your personal life here is really your own choice, and you can find like-minded people.</p>
<p>To the question about Math: the department is superb. It has math professors who are undergraduate focused (you don’t get a TA every lecture) and who actually like to teach. Also, and this may seem trite, but the Dept. goes out of its way to hire professors who speak clearly and are approachable. I have not seen any research geeks who just want to talk to the blackboard and then scurry back to their lab to do what they really like. Office hours are adhered to and useful. And for those looking to pay back their student loans in 4 years: BC’s math dept has a great placement record, direct to industry. For those looking to take on more debt, BC’s math dept has excellent grad school admissions rates – the stats are available on the website. I’ve got no concerns whatsoever about my decision to study math here at BC.</p>
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<p>Nothing to add, but a chuckle over the word choice – so true for grad school in general! :)</p>