Academics
Boston College, a small Jesuit school on the outskirts of Boston, “is all about educating the person as a whole.” Its strong core curriculum ensures all students receive a “well-rounded” liberal arts education regardless of their chosen major. Boston College’s well-respected education and business school attract a lot of students, and there are many other strong programs, including English and communication. Students think Boston College is a “great experience academically” and gush about their “phenomenal professors.” A secondary education major student says, “Boston College’s professors are truly exceptional and are devoted to undergraduate learning.” They’re “engaging, challenging, and understanding, [and] are genuinely interested in the student as a whole person.” Boston College’s “prestigious” academics come with “high expectations,” but if students need help, professors are “easily accessible outside of classes.” Students “feel prepared for whatever is next” and note that their “well-connected” teachers and strong alumni network help with the job search. One student, who was drawn to Boston College because of its stellar reputation, finds it “even better than expected.” Another adds, “I have always revered Boston College’s academic and athletic reputation, and coming here, I have not been disappointed.”
Student Body
Boston College has gotten some flak for its “preppy,” “white,” and “homogenous” student body, and a communication student admits, “The school’s nickname as ‘J. Crew U’ isn’t entirely unwarranted.” Boston College could definitely use “greater racial diversity,” but one student says that each year “the student body becomes more and more diverse.” A student double-majoring in economics and German says, “Once you’ve settled in, you’ll find that it’s not at all difficult to find a group of friends,” no matter who you are. “There is a large religious/spiritual community,” because of the school’s Jesuit affiliation, but “it is only one group of many.” Boston College’s Division I ranking means there are plenty of athletes and sports fans. Students warn that Boston College is “not the place to go to class in your pajamas.” People, particularly women, are “very well-dressed” and “stylish.” Students say their peers are “really ambitious” and “hardworking.” “The majority of students seem intelligent and academically driven as well as dedicated to and passionate about one or more extracurricular activities.” Though people at Boston College are “academically oriented,” they’re “also into having a good time, and “have a work hard, play hard mentality.” There’s a moderate amount of drinking on campus and off, but students say that no matter what, everyone “definitely [has] school as a top priority.”
Campus Life
Boston College’s “gorgeous campus” and “perfect’” suburban location has created a very rich campus life and given the school a “strong community feel.” There’s “a superb sense of school spirit, which truly sets it apart.” One student raves, “There is just so much school spirit and love for the university!” Boston College’s “incredible sports teams” are well-supported by “superfans at every event.” “There is also a large service component,” to life at Boston College, which allows students “to serve the community in Boston and communities all around the world.” Boston College offers a “plethora of extracurricular activities,” and students think “there’s a club or group for everyone here.” The school has “great facilities” and “state-of-the-art resources.” Dorms are generally well-reviewed, though students think the housing lottery could be more “fair.” Students often go into Boston for all of its entertainment and cultural activities but are happy to return to their “close-knit college” where they “feel very at home.”
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