<p>Can anyone give me an idea on how the workload at BC is? The size of the classes? How much attention professors give to individual students?</p>
<p>IMHO the workload is tough, but manageable. I am in premed biochem and the chem and labs have had a lot of work and very competitive. There is a part time Chem TA. The writing core course isn't too bad, and the other core courses I've had (history, lit, spanish) are interesting and not crazy tough. Check out the prof ratings and ask around since some dish out way more work and tougher grades. My experience is when I've wanted to talk to a prof, they have been available, but you have to reach out. I've been impressed with how helpful one in particular has been, You also will get to meet com professors in other situations, if you get involved in different groups and organizations, that's been great - even for a lowly freshman.</p>
<p>The workload is, to a large extent, controlled by your choices. I know plenty of people who do barely any work at all because they take easy classes and can get by without doing the required reading. However, if you are really here to learn then it can be very challenging. As a rule, science majors are going to involve a substantial amount of work. In the humanities it depends more on the individual. I know english majors who have barely read a book this entire semester and others who are writing a thesis or taking graduate classes. One thing I will say is that Boston College is not the type of school where you have to work had no matter what you choose to study. You can slack off, get decent grades (B- range), and scrape by. If you are an exceptionally unmotivated person this school might not be right for you.<br>
One the flip side, standing out at Boston College is not that difficult. If you put some thought into your work your professors will recognize you. All of my professors are great and I know a couple of them well. I have not had a bad professor this entire year.
Class size is variable. It depends on the type and level of the class. Introductory science courses are fairly large but my first year writing seminar class only has 15 people. I wouldn't worry about it--getting to know professors here is easy if you make an effort. Hope this helps.</p>