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Facts

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CoRo - College Road, located on Upper Campus, where unlucky sophomores have to live
The Mods - Modular housing on Lower Campus where seniors live. Notorious for huge parties and lots of hook-ups
The Plex - The student gym

Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School

It doesn’t always click right away for everyone. Give yourself time to adjust if you don’t fall in love with Boston College during the first week. Don’t think you should instantaneously feel at home.

Tips to Succeed

“Study hard, play hard,” actually does work.
Always check the PEPS before class selection.
Expand your friendship circles! Just because people live in your hall doesn’t mean there aren’t thousands of other very cool individuals to form relationships with.
Go away for spring break, either on service trips or somewhere tropical. You can see your hometown friends during the summer.

Traditions

Most of our traditions center around sports. Students at BC go to games to cheer for their team. They tailgate before and party after. They also know every word of the fight song.

School Spirit

Students at BC have a ton of school spirit! Everyone is proud of all of the athletic teams, especially football, basketball, and hockey. Almost every student owns (and constantly wears!) BC apparel, and on game days, the campus is a sea of maroon and gold. Sporting events are huge, and students like to paint their faces, bodies, and even hair. Come to a football game, and you’ll see for yourself!

Most Recent Contributing Author

Name: Samantha Durant
Hometown: Cheshire, CT
Major: Communications with Women's Studies minor

Samantha has a black belt in Shaolin Kempo.

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