Boston College
- Academics

Quick Stats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It’s fair to say that most, if not all, Boston College professors are extremely capable, and more often than not, they’re ridiculously intelligent. However, competency and good nature don’t necessarily always go hand in hand. Some of the professors are here just because it’s their job, and some care but just don’t know how to teach or help confused students understand better. Luckily, bad or misdirected professors are in the minority. Most of the professors at BC are passionate and extremely intelligent individuals who inspire their students to follow the BC motto, “Ever to excel.”

Of course, there are a few bad apples that just can’t seem to relate to their students, typically because of an age gap that can span decades. Unfortunately, many of these professors are tenured so there’s little to no chance that they are leaving BC anytime soon. If the professor makes you queasy on the first day, then drop the class and add something else as soon as possible. To increase your chances of finding a good professor or interesting class, go to ugbc.org and check out the professor evaluations (PEPs), where previous students have chimed in with their two cents regarding the teacher’s aptitude. The PEPs are usually right on target describing the positive and negative attributes of the teacher. There are plenty of great professors at BC, and there’s no reason you should have to remain in a class where you feel hesitant to shine.

Boston College Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Most RecentMost PopularHighest GradesLowest Grades

Academics at Boston College

krantzsa

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management '15

4.2

A-

Covers Many Subjects, Close Department

The Theater Department at BC is a very tight community. Most students have personal relationships with all the professors within the department. The professors know their area of expertise well and the department as a whole covers a wide array of subjects within the world of theater.

May 28, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Boston College

bostoncollegeeagle

Communications '14

4.2

A-

Communication

The department is good, but I wish there were more professors in the Comm department.

Apr 04, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Boston College

rharri272

Biology '15

4.6

A

What You Make of Yourself

The academics at Boston College are what they are made out to be: great. However it also takes being a great student for them to seem so outstanding. It's easy to decide that you'll take slack classes or easy professors, but those classes end up being the most boring and you'll learn the least, which I feel is not fulfilling. My advice: take a hard class or two, with a professor that's a tough grader or gives a lot of work. They're usually the ones passionate about the subject and they aren't just "out to get you" -- they want you to succeed, you just have to fight for it and really ask around with other students which professors are best.

Mar 06, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

12345

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

What do you think of your school? Register to submit reviews to let others know what it's really like »

First

Previous

Page 1 of 15

Next

Last

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate your school’s professors on the following topics

Rate your school’s academic environment on the following topics

Facts