Visit to Boston College in August 2008 by ih3artthou
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since December 20 2007 with 49 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Yes. It was run by a panel of 5 students who aptly answered questions about everything on campus, and they all seemed to love Boston College.
Campus Tour:
Yes - Led by a very enthusiastic student who was funny and had a lot of anecdotes. Didn't get to see a dorm, but it covered the main areas of campus.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
All of the students giving tours seemed very nice. We were there in the summer, so students either had somewhere to go or were home
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
Didn't meed any.
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
I fell in love with the campus. It is lush and green, but not too big. A lot of stairs on campus, but beautiful buildings and quads.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
Buildings were gorgeous, well kept, and made me fall even more in love with the school
Dormitories:
Did not get to see any.
Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
Felt very safe. The tour guide talked about their dorm-escort service and the police officers on campus.
Overall Campus Impression:
I loved it. It was a nice, small college feel in a university environment. Everyone seemed to gush about their academics and the school overall, which felt genuine.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
Nearby to some shops, felt like a good place to be.
City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
In a nice part of town, a lot of little shops nearby, easy access to Boston.
Campus Visit Notes for Boston College
Visit Description:
I can't stop thinking about this campus. It was beautiful and had a lot of chapel-y buildings, which I love. It is a Jesuit school, which shows up mainly in its values.
One of the main things I loved about the students was that they all were enthusiastic about what they were studying. They said more than once that they can't stop talking about their academics.
Also, it seemed there was a lot to do on campus on the weekends and there was emphasis placed on how many clubs there were to join and how many activities there were. Also, emphasis is placed on hockey, which leads to a lot of school spirit.
Overally a gorgeous place and what seems like a very welcoming environment.