Boston College Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Boston College accurate?

Jess

while a lot of students do dress in a preppy fashion, there are plenty who do not, or have their own twist on it

Lorie

It is true. They are ugly

Charlie

Somewhat

Frances

Sadly the stereotypes are partially true, but what really makes BC are the hard working side of students that people usually overlook.

Andy

I think just because two people are both wearing North Faces, does not mean they are the same person. Sure, people are similar, obviously everyone chose to come to BC, but assuming everyone is the same is ignorant. Everyone has their own interesting stories and experiences to share, if you are just open to listening.

Dave

The students do pay a lot for tuition, so most of the students come from wealth, but I believe the students to be great kids, not arrogant, and also very well rounded.

Carson

Most of these stereotypes are true for a very small percentage of the student body at BC and do apply to the rest of us.

Kaitlin

There are many students at BC who are do not fit the mold of the stereotype, there are people from all walks of like with all different views of the world.

Martha

To an extent, but definitely doesn't represent a good portion of the school population.

Harry

The rich and snobby is not true. There are certainly the rich, and there are certainly a few that know it...but in general, all the kids are friendly and open. The athlete stereotype is hurt by a select few. Again, most athletes are good kids, with a lot on their plate as far as time commitments go. If they want to let loose on a weekend and have a good time, its their choice. The school of management kids - I feel - do think they are better than your average Joe. They work their tails off in all those classes, so its natural for them to expect more out of their education than say a Communications major. I that is not a problem in my eyes. The problem I see often is when kids get so consumed with business and The Wall Street Journal and all that hoopla, that they get a bad case of tunnel-vision. It's too bad for them.