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Lots of Options, Above Average

Dorm life at BC is either hit or miss. For freshman, Upper is the place to be. Anyone who says Newton campus "isn't that bad" is a liar. They live 2 miles away from campus and have to take the bus to and from class. The best dorms on Upper are either CLXF or Fitzpatrick/Gonzaga, since they are the biggest dorms (with about 500 students in each). Most pregames go down in these dorms. Kostka is generally considered the worst because it's all girls, has no study lounge and no laundry rooms.

Sophomores really want an 8 man suite in either Vandy or 90. Really unlucky sophomores live on College Road (CoRo) in traditional doubles right near Upper campus. Most juniors live off campus but those that live on campus are guaranteed housing in either townhouses or suites. These are new and updated, especially Gabelli and Voute and all have air conditioning, kitchens, etc. For seniors, the Mods are the place to be. These are basically houses on campus with a lawn, where lots of dance parties happen on the weekends. But if you don't have a mod, I guess that works too because you can just visit other peoples mods and don't have to deal with the mess afterwards. Seniors have apartment style housing on campus, with kitchens, a living room, and 2 bathrooms. So they really can't complain.

Basically, housing is above average at BC, except for the unlucky freshmen on Newton and sophomores on CoRo

VERY STRICT

The RAs in freshman dorms are on the look out for underage drinking/pregames in dorms. You can get written up for just being in the same room as alcohol, even if you weren't drinking, weren't planning on drinking, and didn't know there was alcohol in the room. Getting written up isn't that big of a consequence however, because you meet with your Resident Director and get to explain yourself/make excuses. Usually, it ends well and you don't get in trouble. If you get written up a lot, it's rare that any real consequences are involved. Most people just get asked to write a paper on why it's bad to drink/possess alcohol if you're underage. BC will also make you meet with someone and get lectured on why it's bad to drink, etc.

Also, for off-campus parties, there are off campus RAs! They have the right to enter your party and break it up. BCPD is a bitch when it comes to breaking up parties. Somehow, they ALWAYS know where the party is and most get broken up.

Very Safe and Secure Campus

I've never felt unsafe at BC. Our school is located in a very wealthy, safe suburb of Boston, so obviously the crime rate isn't bad. Walking back from the library or a party late at night is not intimidating or scary at all. BCPD is always around in case of emergencies and we have the Blue Light system like many colleges. If you press the button a police officer is guaranteed to be there withing 2 minutes.

Lack of Support for Athletics

I really wish there was more athletic support on campus. Football games are attending just for the tailgate, and many students don't even make it to the game. Those that do tend to leave before half time so the student section looks empty and kind of a joke.

Lots of students attend the hockey games since BC is nationally ranked. The BC vs BU rivalry is lots of fun.

Basketball games are notoriously empty, but a new student group Donohue's Disciplies, is trying to bring back spirit to the games.