Boston College Top Questions

Before I came to Boston College there are a few things I wish I had known. There is so much to get involved in- instead of getting overwhelmed, choose a few activities to pressure and enjoy! There are resources at BC to help you if you are struggling academically, physically, or mentally. Many of the people who come to this school are financially privileged- do not get caught up in the materialism around you. Go abroad! It is a priceless ecperience. Do at least one service trip and one retreat.

There are a lot of services (tutoring, counseling, advising (academic and finacial), career, pre-med etc.) that are available but you would never know about them unless you asked.

Financial aid is higher at some other schools

The jesuit community is much more involved that I thought it would be.

I wish I had known that people in Boston are not as open to different kinds of people as are the individuals I am used to living with in New York City. I also wish I had known that I would have wanted to explore different concentrations instead of directly applying for the school of management.

Football really is a big deal. The students are often rich snobs.

i got what i expected.

Meet the Jesuits right away!

Financial Aid can vary enormously from year to year. Talk to your professors outside of class.

Most people use adderol to study and do well.