Boston College Stats, Info and Facts

I couldn't ask for anything more in a college. The campus is beautiful (if you haven't visited, you really should), the classes are interesting and the people attending BC come from a variety of backgrounds. One perk about BC that many other schools don't have is the convenience of being in a neighborhood (and having that college campus feel), and yet being so close to a city (Boston is only a few T-stops away). The city of Boston has so much to offer, but at the end of the day it's nice to be at home and not in the city. As a huge hockey fan, I love the way BC really unites around their sports teams (especially hockey). Even if the teams aren't having their best seasons or are down during a game, the entire community (not just the student sections) is cheering them on. This sense of unity and belonging is something that BC really encourages and really promotes from the moment you attend orientation.

Though I liked the layout and architecture of the campus, my favorite part was being near downtown Boston. I was not a huge fan of the dorm life, and my RA and RD were quite unhelpful with a bad roommate situation. Also, upper campus was not as well kept as lower. Some of the food is great, while most is just okay. They definitely seem to bring out all the bells and whistles for when the parents are around. On a brighter note, I would highly recommend visiting the reservoir. It is beautiful and peaceful.

There is truly something for everyone at BC and everyone here is happy to be here. There is large amount of school spirit especially on football Saturdays, but if sports aren't for you there's always plenty to do. There are numerous clubs and student organizations, everything from dance teams and a capella clubs to volunteer programs and politically oriented clubs. It seems that there are comedy shows, dance performances or a capella shows every weekend.

The social life is adequate, you will find things to do(may it be repetitive at times) and you will find your 'click' soon enough. But it may become an isolation for many people, as it did for me in my freshmen year. Learn to challenge yourself.

The campus is pretty homogeneous in terms of the types of people you'll meet. In terms of race, the majority of the student body is Caucasian, which is not to say that there aren't representatives of each minority group. Also, most of the students are really nice, and none are intolerant. Everyone's accepting and it's rare to experience any kind of racial discrimination. As for socioeconomic status, probably about 3/4 or more of the students are from middle to upper-middle class families. Many college guides reference BC's preppy style of dress, which for the most part is pretty accurate--girls will wear leggings with a button-down shirt, usually from J.Crew or Madewell, carry Longchamp bags, and wear either Sperry's (boatshoes), boots, or Hunter rainboots, depending on the weather. The guys usually dress in bro style, with pastel-colored khakis and a polo, also from J.Crew. There are of course some alternative styles around campus, but if you're looking for a lot of diversity, it's no NYU--you should try somewhere else. Other than that, BC's a lot of applicants' first-choice, and for everyone else, even if it was their last choice, it grows on you.