Boston College - Computers

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College Prowler Take

Boston College maintains an efficient and up-to-date computer lab that is only marginally crowded during exams. Even when
the labs are crowded or you have some kind of computer problem, the lab employees are generally very helpful. Despite the general accessibility of the labs, most students have their own computers. Since most students at BC frequently check their e-mail and use Instant Messenger, the convenience of having a personal computer can’t be beat. Certain majors, such as English or history, require much more writing than others where an individual computer might not be mandatory. So, it really depends on the classes you are taking and what you want to use your computer for.

The school also helps out students by offering the option to buy a computer through the College. If you do this, you will also be able to get your computer fixed free of charge if anything happens to it. The network may not be the fastest in the world, but the freedom offered by wireless connections is certainly a plus. The lab is a noteworthy resource, but most students agree that having a personal computer is preferable to relying on the Campus Technology Resource Center.

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Students Speak Out

BCJO says: Boston College 2011 Communication and Journalism

Computer labs, particularly those... Computer labs, particularly those you use to print, are usually crowded in O'Neil, but people are only on them for five minutes or so. Students should still bring their own computer. I live and die by my computer, especially since almost all of campus is WiFi. 12345 Computers: March 13, 2009 Report

BCKB says: Boston College 2010 Arts, Visual and Performing

It is very convenient to have your... It is very convenient to have your own computer, but there are many computers on campus, and the labs are usually not crowded. 12345 Computers: February 25, 2009 Report

BCJP says: Boston College 2010 Psychology

Computer labs are always crowded,... Computer labs are always crowded, so definitely bring your own (with a printer) if you have one. There is wireless everywhere but the dorm rooms—there you have an Ethernet cord. 12345 Computers: February 25, 2009 Report

BCJL says: Boston College 2010 History

The computer network is great. I... The computer network is great. I can get wireless Internet access almost everywhere on campus. The labs are often almost full, but I've always been able to get a computer when I've needed one. Definitely bring your own as well though, since it's easy to get Internet anywhere you want to do work. 12345 Computers: February 20, 2009 Report

BCSO says: Boston College 2012 Communication and Journalism

Students should bring their own... Students should bring their own computers or laptops simply because I think it's necessary to have your own computer in college. The networks are good, except in the freshman dorms where there is no WiFi. The computer labs at BC never seem to be overcrowded. 12345 Computers: February 16, 2009 Report

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BC has a web-based service where College users can log in with their BC ID and passwords to access programs including Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Stata, Mathematica, and others. After downloading the necessary software, they will be available through MyFiles any time and anywhere there is Internet access.

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