<p>I really would like to visit BC this February Vacation (which is the week after next).<br>
Do I have to make an appointment? What’s the best way to go about doing this?</p>
<p>I’m kinda confused by the BC website.</p>
<p>You can always take the campus tour or attend the information session without making an appointment. </p>
<p>But if you want to do the formal "day visit" (where they match you up with a student and you attend a class with them), you do have to schedule that in advance. And certainly, if you want to talk to faculty in a specific department, you would have to make an appointment with them.</p>
<p>Dear blinkangel44 : By all means, show up next week and take the tour. Just don't see the campus, but take the time to see some of the students in action - visit Lower Live Dining and tour McElroy's bookshop and center. Walk down to Robsham Theatre and tour Conte Forum. You will learn more about your feel for the school by visiting just some of these venues in addition to the guided tour event. Have fun and good luck!</p>
<p>So I don't need an appointment?
I'm a Junior right now, just getting into the whole college search. And I am absolutely in love with BC from what I've read online and from what I've heard.
I'm uber-excited :D</p>
<p>Another question.
Like I said, I'm just starting the whole college search, so I really have no idea what visits/tours are like.<br>
Do I go on a tour with my parents or just with other interested students?</p>
<p>Dear blinkangel44 : You will go on a tour with your parents - typically, the President's Week tours will be extremely well attended and most often, prospective students will be at the head of the group and the parents will follow. </p>
<p>Do not feel awkward or try to be "too much of an adult" in this new college world when you are on the tour. Ask questions - anything and everything. Do not try to be "too cool". College tours are not about cool - they are about trying to learn everything you can about the environment in about a four hour visit. If you are thinking about a question, you can be sure that ten other people in your tour group are thinking the same thing.</p>
<p>Every single high school junior will be in your same shoes - you will all be really nervous - having family nearby is a great way to see the campus. While you will live the college life, support from home is always important in Freshman year.</p>
<p>Be sure not to really exchange opinions during the tour with anyone. Formulate your own views, really take a few minutes to think about why you have your views, and then have a discussion over dinner about what you saw and felt about the school. Picture yourself sitting with new friends outside of Gasson, walking the Dustbowl during Club Rush, attending a BC Bands Symphony Performance, or cheering BC Sports with thousands of other undergrads. Can you see it? Does it feel right? When you walk through the O'Neill Library, can you see yourself cramming for an exam at midnight? If you live on Upper Campus, can you see yourself walking along the paths? How about catching the buss from Newton?</p>
<p>Campus life will seem "indoors oriented" right now - it will be cold in the Boston area for your tours. Do NOT let this get in your way of seeing the campus. Activity at BC is usually high paced in the Spring, particularly as the weather warms in April.</p>
<p>I'm getting so excited... but it is making me nervous, too. Well, that is to be expected.
I figured it would be "indoors oriented" as you said... and totally understand. I'm dealing with the Massachusetts weather right now too (and I don't have a passionate hatred for the cold weather as many people around here do).
I really can't wait for February Vacation now! BC here I come...</p>