<p>can you chance me please?</p>
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<p>Thanks for the helpful responses.</p>
<p>Hey! What is the best/easiest way to get the Natural Science core requirements done with? Also, how long does it take the Newton shuttle to go from Newton campus to the main gate?
That’s it for now. Thanks for the answers!</p>
<p>Great responses here. As the father of an HP rising sophomore, all these answers jibe with what my daughter told me about her experiences at BC. Keep up the good work crackerjack!</p>
<p>alanlip123, the answer to the natural science question can be found here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/12761524-post68.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/12761524-post68.html</a></p>
<p>hi, I have a questions about dorm regulations. For freshman dorms, is it okay to have an electric kettle? Also, what is the deal with microwaves and fridges?
Thank you!</p>
<p>Q:What is the best/easiest way to get the Natural Science core requirements done with?
A: APs. But if that’s not an option, check out SaintSaens’ answer. </p>
<p>Q:Also, how long does it take the Newton shuttle to go from Newton campus to the main gate?
A: Give yourself an extra 20-30 minutes. Usually just takes 15 minutes from Newton to main. Buses come regularly during the school week.</p>
<p>Q:For freshman dorms, is it okay to have an electric kettle? Also, what is the deal with microwaves and fridges?
A: No electric kettles haha. I know. It sucks. Microwaves are allowed. Fridges are allowed as well. There may be size regulations, I’m not sure. But you basically dont want any full size fridge. A smaller one will do. </p>
<p>have a great fourth!</p>
<p>Although electric kettles are so handy, I’d just hide it in your desk or under the bed when not using it.</p>
<p>is it a better idea to do first year writing first semester and then literature second semester, or the other way around? or does it not matter?</p>
<p>crackerjack, thanks for being so helpful!</p>
<p>I my current intended major is Hispanic studies (something I just picked because the classes are taught in Spanish and I absolutely love learning language). However, I fully intend to switch to the International Studies major (If I get in!) or linguistics. I will also be doing pre-med. Basically, my goals for college are to be prepared for the mcat AND to raise my level of Spanish to that of near-fluency.</p>
<p>I also wouldn’t mind picking up a minor in something else (possibly faith, peace, and justice studies, linguistics, psychology, philosophy or even computer science–gaaah. It’s so hard trying to narrow down my interests. The only thing I’m absolutely positive of as of right now is pre-med…and that, as or right now, I have the most interest in language…).</p>
<p>Anything you could possibly tell me about any of these areas of study (especially IS or Linguistics!) would be great!</p>
<p>Also, any scheduling advice?!? Should I just do Chem, Chem lab, Bio, Bio Lab, and Calc? I’ve also heard good things about PULSE and Perspectives… where/should those come into play? What about freshman topic seminars???</p>
<p>I’m sorry this question is all over the place… I just have no idea what’s going on and the time is coming to make some difficult decisions!</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>when did you buy your textbooks and from where? like before school started or once you were there?</p>
<p>Handiman115, take it from a premed. Do not take bio lab your first semester (or even your second semester). Take Chem, Chem lab, Bio, and 3 other classes non-science related. You’ll probably want to take a class in linguistics, a core class, and maybe a class related to IS. Also, and this is for all premeds, pick your general chemistry teacher carefully. You want to be prepared for organic chemistry, but there are also some teachers that have 40 averages on their tests, while other classes have 60-70 averages. These averages are of course curved, but some professors for chemistry are notorious for weeding out premeds.</p>
<p>handiman115: I agree with LalaLacey about the bio lab. If you’re going to take it freshman year, take it in the spring, but most people take it sophomore year. I’m sure you don’t want to be taking just science courses your first semester, and just in case you decide after freshman year that pre-med isn’t for you (like many people do), you won’t have wasted a course on the bio lab (since it doesn’t seem like you plan on being a Bio major). Also, if your goal is to become fluent in Spanish, Hispanic Studies is great. Sure, the majority of courses are literature courses, but having to talk, listen, and write papers in Spanish is the best way to become fluent in it. I can think of no other way to do that at BC.</p>
<p>Crackerjack, a couple of more questions:</p>
<p>1) What is the Presidential Scholars’ Program like? How is it similar (or different) than the honors program that you are in?</p>
<p>2) You mentioned that BC is stingy with financial aid. Can you elaborate a bit further why you chose BC and which schools you chose BC over?</p>
<p>Thanks for the great comments.</p>
<p>Where can I find out which textbooks I need for classes? (I haven’t registered yet but I want to get them/read them regardless haha)</p>
<p>I’ve tried looking for the syllabus but to no avail…Do you know specifically about the Biology 200 and 201 books?</p>
<p>im curious about that too ^</p>
<p>This isn’t an academic based question but, I was told by a friend of mines who graduated from BC that you rarely see the athletes due to their rigorous schedules. Would you agree?Do you have any classes with any of them or see them around campus?</p>
<p>Q: is it a better idea to do first year writing first semester and then literature second semester, or the other way around? or does it not matter?
A: Doesn’t really matter. I would do first year writing then lit. </p>
<p>Q: Anything you could possibly tell me about any of these areas of study (especially IS or Linguistics!) would be great!
A: yay! I’m so excited about International Studies. The nice thing about it is that it’s a small program compared to the other academic fields at bc. You probably know that you need to apply for the major–which kind of sucks. But with IS, you have three different concentrations to choose from. The first being economics, second political science, the third–i believe is global/cultural studies. I feel like IS is like double majoring, course wise. Since my concentration is economics, I’m basically doing the same thing as if I would be minoring in it. So, good and bad. As for linguistics, I’m not the best person to ask just because I despise language classes at BC. They’re A LOT of busy work, you use this online work book to get your homework done (it’s terrible) and lots of just filling in answers. Well, for intermediate levels that is. All intermediate language classes are structured this way. But CCR classes (1 level up from intermediate) and advanced language classes are supposedly very difficult but very good. let me know if you want me to expand on any one aspect. </p>
<p>Q:Also, any scheduling advice?!? Should I just do Chem, Chem lab, Bio, Bio Lab, and Calc? I’ve also heard good things about PULSE and Perspectives… where/should those come into play? What about freshman topic seminars???
A: Know which classes you want to take and with which professors before orientation. HAVE BACK UPS. the thing about big classes like chem and bio is that they run out of room really quickly. and so you sometimes get stuck with the really awful professors. i cannot stress how important it is to have backups!!! that way if your first choice is full, you have a fall back option. Chem, chem lab, bio, and calc seem to be the basic schedule for most premed freshman. I agree with what’s been said that you shouldnt take bio lab until next semester. Every premed freshman i knew had that schedule. I definitely think that if you want to challenge yourself or just take an interesting class, do perspectives. I’ve only heard great things about it. Taking PULSE with that schedule may be a little much. It’s a big time commitment because you have to actually go into the city and volunteer (plus travel time). I would hold that off until you have an easier schedule, but I also know people who have done it with that schedule and they had a blast–but were also very tired…haha. if you have the chance to take any sort of freshman topic seminar, do it. Small classes are GREAT for a freshman, you get to meet new people, you become close to your classmates in smaller classroom settings, and you also get to know at least one professor very well by the end of the semester/year. Also, if youre thinking about majoring or minoring in something other than the premed track, start taking their core requirements. if you google boston college + (intended major) so like boston college + international studies major and check out the core requirements, or what’s suggested, then start taking those classes. it looks good when you apply for hte IS major that you already have a head start on the major by having taken some of the core classes like principles of macro/micro econ. Just plan ahead and think ahead. </p>
<p>Q: when did you buy your textbooks and from where? like before school started or once you were there?
A: First semester i got all of my books online at Amazon. They were cheaper. Sometimes, they’re not. Check out BC Bookstore’s website and see how much the price is going for for your particular book. THis can be done by just clicking the textbooks& classes tab and typing in your course. Also just be wary this may not be the best option for you since sometimes you drop the class, so it would be a waste to buy the books and not even use it. A lot of people buy from the bookstore. IF YOU DO, PREORDER THEM. That way there’s the guarantee that they’ll have them ready for you by the first day of classes and you dont have to wait in a ridiculously long line. Oh! another thing is that sometimes professors dont tell you what books you need until the first day. </p>
<p>Q:What is the Presidential Scholars’ Program like? How is it similar (or different) than the honors program that you are in?
A: It’s the same thing as the honors program, but the PSs get a full ride. it’s different because I think they have special programs that they do just for PSs, like I heard they go to Europe or something. Academically, they’re exactly the same as the honors program. </p>
<p>Q:You mentioned that BC is stingy with financial aid. Can you elaborate a bit further why you chose BC and which schools you chose BC over?
A: I wanted a school with tons of school spirit since my high school had zero school spirit. I wanted a Catholic school. I wanted a school that was in the city, but displaced enough that it still felt like it had a ‘campus feel’ to it. I was also interested in the Heights, since I was EIC in high school, and definitely wanted to continue it. Academically and socially, I wanted a school that was prestigious, and that’s what I got. </p>
<p>I was accepted to UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, GW (they offered 20K/year… yeah…) Wesleyan, rejected from: Yale, Cornell, Brown, Gtown. So, BC was in the middle-ish area. I’m pretty sure I applied to about 12 schools, some more smaller lib arts schools…I cant remember the rest! ah! In the end, it came down to GW or BC. At the time I wasnt sure what I wanted to major in (just not premed) so I thought that in the long run, BC would be a better fit since GW is geared more toward IR/Govt and I wasnt 100% sure I wanted to go in that field. Still wanted to keep my options open. Of course, here I am now, an IS major. hahahahaha</p>
<p>Q:Where can I find out which textbooks I need for classes?
A: if you go to BC Bookstore’s website and click textbooks, you just type in your class and it’ll tell you what books you need. However, the professor may change it at the last minute and say no you dont need this or that book…or you need this other additional book. If the tab doesnt work, they may not activate it until later this summer. Sometimes after you sign up for classes, at the end of summer, professors may email you and tell you what books you’re going to need so you can just preorder them and pick them up when you move in. No idea about the bio books. Sorry! </p>
<p>Q:I was told by a friend of mines who graduated from BC that you rarely see the athletes due to their rigorous schedules. Would you agree?Do you have any classes with any of them or see them around campus?
A: Really? They’re walking around everywhere all the time. You can totally tell which athlete plays which sport. They’re like regular students. They eat in the dining halls, they study in the libraries, they go to the same parties. You’ll see them around. They do have tough schedules, but usually they have practice either really early in the morning or really late in the afternoon/night. I had some classes with them in them. I wouldnt agree and say that you ‘rarely’ see them. They’re definitely around. </p>
<p>Went to BC yesterday! felt so weird to be back. Can’t wait til September! So excited for you all… </p>
<p>feel free to ask more questions, or if you want me to expand on something, let me know.</p>
<p>Thanks for the great responses. By the way what does “I was also interested in the Heights, since I was EIC in high school” mean?</p>
<p>Thanks for answering! I also wanted to know about financial aid for transfer students. Would you happen to know if transfer students generally recieve good/decent financial aid?</p>