Rising Sophomore taking questions

<p>oh cool. so that is just to accommodate people in Newton right? there is one for kids on Upper? Thanks again</p>

<p>Q: i’m applying to the Emerging Leader Program and I was wondering is it worth it? Will it become soemthing of a burden (if I do get in) since it has a meeting every tuesday…
A: Yeah, definitely apply. Even if you dont end up liking it, at least you have the option of quitting. It’s not going to be that much of a burden…I mean, it’s once a week! My friends who were in ELP absolutely loved it. It can be a smaller-ish group so it’s a great way to meet really awesome people in a smaller setting, esp if you dont have any smaller classes. You do have to come up with some service project and I think you have to volunteer? But if you manage your time well, you should be fine. I think it’s a great way to force you to be involved, which in my opinion is the most important part of freshman year. If it were me, I’d rather be the one in my group of friends that has a lot of commitments, than be the one in the group that goes back to the room every night and does homework. It brings some fun into the weekdays! I really can’t tell you that much else–all I know about ELP is from what friends tell me. You should also try and apply for MLP! </p>

<p>Eagle14! Thanks so much! I had no idea!!! </p>

<p>Q: so that is just to accommodate people in Newton right? there is one for kids on Upper?
A: Yes. Definitely. I know this for a fact.</p>

<p>hi another question!
one of the last posts about the ELP made me think of it but are there any programs that you suggest freshmen get into right away that you wish you did/did or know someone who did? what about 48 hours?
thanks!</p>

<p>Q: are there any programs that you suggest freshmen get into right away that you wish you did/did or know someone who did? what about 48 hours?
A: At student activities day, sign up for anything that interests you even slightly!!! you always have the option to quit. If you’re interested in politics, join College Republicans or College Dems! If you like to write, join the Heights! If you want to serve the community, join Appalacia. I would definitely recommend one of the ones i just mentioned, they’re great places to start! And if you decide you absolutely love BC and love talking about it, definitely think about the student admissions program (SAP) as well! It’s a blast, and you talk about what you love to prospective and later admitted students. It’s great fun. </p>

<p>48 hours is definitely recommended. I didn’t go. But nearly everyone else I know did go and had a blast! I heard it gets really personal at times, which draws your group together in a more intimate way–and it’s like a retreat so you get to get off campus and spend quality time with other freshman. It’s a time when you get to talk with other freshmen and you’ll realize that if you have any problems (stuff like transitioning) you’re not alone!!! It’s a great thing to do in the beginning of the year because, again, you get to meet new friends and you have friends immediately at the beginning of the year (assuming things go well on 48 hours hahaha!) It’s good to also go at the end of the year because you have your group of friends by then, usually, and on 48, you get to meet more friends! it’s a win-win situation in my eyes.</p>

<p>Thanks again for the response! What exactly do you do in MLP and how do I go about applying?</p>

<p>I’ve got another question that actually came up talking with a friend of mine who’s going to BC next year also. Definitely not academic in nature, but when you say freshman year is by far a hook up culture, how sexually promiscuous are the students, and although I know you’ve only finished one year, does this make entire sections of the student body undateable when that time comes? Not exactly something of personal concern or anything, but I’ve heard people’s past reputations in the upperclassman dating scene are actually an issue at some schools (particularly smaller schools though) and wondered if BC had a similar problem.</p>

<p>hi, i was wondering what natural science courses you recommend to fill the core? I’m not very interested in the sciences, and I don’t intend in majoring in anything science related.</p>

<p>Q: What exactly do you do in MLP and how do I go about applying?
A: MLP is mentoring leadership program. it’s run by the ugbc (undergraduate govt of bc) and it’s a small group of kids 30-35ish and they basically train you and integrate you to be the ‘leaders’ of bc, like teach you what it means to be a leader of bc. it’s really fabulous. on student activities day, if you go to the UGBC table, you can sign up for it…applications are listed online a couple of days later. </p>

<p>Q: Definitely not academic in nature, but when you say freshman year is by far a hook up culture, how sexually promiscuous are the students, and although I know you’ve only finished one year, does this make entire sections of the student body undateable when that time comes? Not exactly something of personal concern or anything, but I’ve heard people’s past reputations in the upperclassman dating scene are actually an issue at some schools (particularly smaller schools though) and wondered if BC had a similar problem.
A: haha oh geez. I hope the parents reading this answer dont read too much into it. Well. It is my opinion that at any college, the first year is going to be widely hook up when compared to say ‘normal’ dating. This is very much due to the fact that people drink in college. They get drunk. They commence with such aforementioned activities. In reference to how ‘sexually promiscuous’ they are, it depends on the two people. because, of course, there is some obscurity with the term ‘hook up’. but it can be anywhere along the spectrum. About entire sections of the student body being undateable, i wouldnt say so. they say for bc girls, it gets worse as you progress, meaning it’s easier to find a guy as a freshman. for bc boys, its gets better as you get older. but, no. i wouldnt say one particular graduating class is ‘undateable.’ freshmen go to upperclassmen parties. </p>

<p>Q:what natural science courses you recommend to fill the core? I’m not very interested in the sciences, and I don’t intend in majoring in anything science related.
A: if youre not interested in the sciences, dont take chemistry or bio. (the gen classes) there’s this class offered in the spring called ‘science and painting’ which is supposed to be good. i took ‘epidemics, disease, and humanity’ which was super interesting but also super hard–for me that is. i despise the sciences, im terrible at it. good class. i also heard ‘immune system, friend or foe’ is an interesting class and good for non-sciency people because the prof incorporates current events and applies it to all fields of academics. If you’re really not against it, maybe just take a general bio or chem class. they’re not too bad and a gazillion of freshmen will be taking it–plus the curve is pretty generous.</p>

<p>I’m wondering if you could describe the healthy alternatives lifestyle floors for me, in your personal opinion. I’m still deciding whether or not I want to apply for one.</p>

<p>Q: I’m wondering if you could describe the healthy alternatives lifestyle floors for me, in your personal opinion.
A: That’s the substance free floors, yes? Umm. If you’re not planning on drinking at all, for whatever reason, it might be a good idea to take part in this. You’ll be able to meet people who dont really see drinking as something they’re interested in, or smoking, that is. But just because you’re on this floor, doesnt mean you can completely avoid the alcohol. Yes, if you stay in your room, you can. I’ve also heard some of my friends say that they wanted to do this, but it didnt mean that they wanted to quit drinking altogether. They would still have the alcohol but their pregames would be ‘quiet’. so, it’s kind of up in the air. some people do this just to get guaranteed good housing-others do it because they truly want to have a healthy lifestyle. But again, it doesnt keep you 100% away from it. I wouldn’t really opt for it. I mean, in your room, you make a contract with your roommate(s) at the beginning of the year and alcohol is definitely discussed (ie, are pregames allowed in the room) so im sure if you and your roommate talk about it, it’ll still be like living in a ‘healthy alternative lifestyle’ floor.</p>

<p>I’m going to the last orientation but I want to make sure that I get certain classes/certain profs. Can I call ahead and talk to counselors so I can get a spot? Will they do that?</p>

<p>Q: I want to make sure that I get certain classes/certain profs. Can I call ahead and talk to counselors so I can get a spot? Will they do that?
A: No, I dont think they let you do that. I assure you though, their process is pretty fair. You also can check BC UIS over and over between drop/add period and usually the class/certain professor opens up. If not, you can always email the professor after orientation and ask for an override. you’re not supposed to do anything with classes before orientation.</p>

<p>This thread is wonderful!!! The advice is so helpful! My question is regarding registering for classes. In the academic planning workbook that we have to bring to orientation to register for classes, it is requested that we fill out the “Weekly Schedule Planner” where we fill in the time slots with the classes we want. So I found the classes I want to take under the “Course Information & Schedule” link in Agora. I am interested in taking Microeconomics, but I don’t understand how some sections of the class can be offered M,W,F, and other sections are only offered M,W. Also some of the sections have asterisks next to the time. For example, one section of micro meets “M W 3<em>”. So what does the asterisk mean? Possibly that the classes are longer than normal class periods because that specific section only meets twice instead of three times a week? Or does it mean that the class is offered in the afternoon or pm? because I noticed that with another section of micro it is being offered “M TH 6 30</em>” which would mean that the asterisk stands for pm, because I’m assuming that a class wouldn’t be offered at 6:30 in the morning. Can you shed any light on this? or offer any advice on registering for classes? did you find that you got most of your first choices of classes for fall semester?</p>

<p>Is there some sort of convenience store on campus? Like somewhere where you could get a snack or a notebook or toothpaste for example?</p>

<p>georgia:</p>

<p>the last couple of pages of your Planner includes a weekly schedule. On it you will see that the MWF classes are generally 50 minutes long, whereas TTh classes are 75 minutes. Of course, science labs can be 2-3 hour blocks of time.</p>

<p>Q: I don’t understand how some sections of the class can be offered M,W,F, and other sections are only offered M,W. Also some of the sections have asterisks next to the time. For example, one section of micro meets “M W 3<em>”. So what does the asterisk mean?
A: The * means that the class is an hour and 15 minutes long since it only meets twice a week. MWF classes are an hour long. T/TH classes are typically an hour and 15. So a MW3</em> class is on M and W from 3-4:15. It has nothing to do with when the class is held, but rather how long it’s held for. </p>

<p>Q:offer any advice on registering for classes?
A: Definitely have back up choices for classes and research your professors on peps before choosing the class. Just remember that whatever classes you pick for fall at orientation dont necessarily have to be set in stone, they can always be changed during add/drop period at the beginning of the year. Give your more important classes priority when it comes to scheduling. </p>

<p>Q:did you find that you got most of your first choices of classes for fall semester?
A: Fortunately, I got all of my first choice classes for fall! Though, I was a poli sci/econ/comm major (lol) and freshmen year classes were typically large lecture hall type classes so it’s not like there was a high demand, really. i remember most of my orientation group members got most of the classes they wanted. BC makes sure each orientation session gets a fair chance of picking classes by leaving a certain number of spots reserved for other students. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>Thanks for answering all these questions! :)</p>

<p>1) I am in incoming sophomore and currently a Psych major but I am thinking about changing my major to nursing. Is it difficult to do so? Would I just have to fill out a form or do I have to apply again to the School of Nursing? </p>

<p>thank you!</p>

<p>Hey, I will be a sophomore in the fall and am planning on transferring into BC for spring semester 2012. Can you tell me what the social life of a transfer student at BC is like (if you know anything of it)? Thanks!</p>

<p>If one decides to roll the dice and take a random roommate, does one find out who the person is in August sometime? Or on move-in day?</p>

<p>This is random – How much does it cost to do laundry? (One load in the washer, one load in the dryer)</p>