Boston College - Overall Experience

College Prowler Take

The general feeling seems to be that Boston College is a wonderful school and an incredible experience. However, the first few years can be tough, as you may not be prepared for the enormity of the college experience. If you’re from a very diverse high school, you will certainly be shocked at the very different atmosphere that will surround you at BC. Furthermore, so many of your peers can appear like they’re having the time of their lives, and you might feel like you’re faking it, especially at first. Yet, staying the course is absolutely worth it, as Boston College is a wonderful institution with many dynamic people who will truly challenge and amaze you. If you give the school a little time to grow on you, it certainly will and you’ll be really glad you gave it
a chance.

Also keep in mind that while parties and tailgates are enjoyable, they are not the only things college life is about. Yes, you want to have fun, and you will once you get to know people a little better, but there are other reasons you came here. Remember that you are going to college to receive an exceptional college education, and Boston College will certainly deliver that and then some. Friendships flourish, enriching academics abound, and you’ll walk away a changed person.

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Students Speak Out

BCSM says: Boston College 2014 Communication and Journalism

I love it here. It was the best... I love it here. It was the best choice I have ever made for myself. 12345 Overall Experience: March 13, 2009 Report

BCJO says: Boston College 2015 Communication and Journalism

I love Boston College. It's full... I love Boston College. It's full of well-rounded people who are able to balance their social life with academics. I wasn't even going to apply to BC—I just checked it off on the Common Application at the last second just for the heck of it. It was the best knee-jerk decision of my life. 12345 Overall Experience: March 13, 2009 Report

BCKB says: Boston College 2014 Arts, Visual and Performing

Although my experiences here have... Although my experiences here have not always been great, I think they definitely prepared me for the future. 12345 Overall Experience: February 25, 2009 Report

BCTR says: Boston College 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

I love BC, and I would definitely... I love BC, and I would definitely come here again. I just remember sitting in the quad in spring talking with my friends, and it makes me happy. 12345 Overall Experience: February 19, 2009 Report

BCBD says: Boston College 2014 Business

I might go to a bigger school if I... I might go to a bigger school if I did this again. 12345 Overall Experience: February 17, 2009 Report

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