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The weather in Boston can run the extremes. Seasons don’t seem to matter too much here either. The weather can change drastically during the course of a day, and sometimes just during the hour you’re in class. You might even find yourself wearing winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter. It truly is unpredictable here, but you get used to it. Usually the fall is absolutely gorgeous, and you only need a light jacket and fleece. However, the winter is freakishly brutal, and sweaters, coats, hats and gloves are necessities. Snow can pile up, and classes won’t get cancelled unless it’s really, really treacherous out. Make sure you bring boots or at least shoes that are good in the snow.

Spring (if Mother Nature is kind enough to give you one) lasts about two or three weeks during second semester, and that’s when all the short skirts and flip-flops come out. Heat waves are known to prevail during finals, so quality studying becomes an arduous endeavor. All in all, the weather at BC will give you a good variety of everything you could want from Mother Nature. You just might get it at unexpected times. Bring clothes and supplies for all seasons, and it probably wouldn’t hurt to carry a sweater and umbrella with you at all times, just in case.

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inflammateomnia

'15

English

3.1

B-

New England: Get Used to It.

I've lived in Boston my whole life, so I guess the weather isn't that shocking to me. It tends to rain often, and it gets cold in the winter, which takes some adjusting to get used to. It hasn't seriously snowed yet, so I've yet to see how people react to inclement weather. However, it's not all bad... it can be really nice in the fall and spring!

Dec 28, 2011

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Weather at Boston College

Chern

'14

Literature

3.5

B

Bostonians Are Wimps When It Comes to Weather

It rains in the fall, snows in the winter, and is pretty nice in the spring. I am from nebraska and people complain about weather here all the time and its ridiculous. Buck up North Easterners.

Oct 31, 2011

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bceagles10

'10

Psychology

3.5

B

Its New England, What Do You Expect?

College Tours usually happen in the Spring or Fall because that's when campus looks its best ( and the campus is beautiful). Those are the two best seasons in New England.

The winter is very cold, with lots of snow ( usually) but since most students live on campus, or conveniently close to campus ( if they live off campus), then BC rarely shuts down due to snow storms.

However, the maintenance staff usually do a good job of cleaning snow and ice to make it safe for students and staff. Just wear lots of layers.

Jul 25, 2011

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