<p>I’m a transfer, so I was directing this towards other transfers. It seems like it’s impossible to find people to hang out with.</p>
<p>Qazwsx1!:
I’m not a current transfer student (though I was a transfer student back in the 70s).</p>
<p>Your comment about the difficultly with finding people to hang out with is not uncommon at all. Friendship bonds and circles are heavily formed during the freshman year, and it can be difficult to break into them in later years.</p>
<p>Making new friends as a transfer may take some work, but it’s definitely very doable. Various threads on this CC forum discuss the issue in great length, with great input.</p>
<p>I encourage you to follow the age-old advice of joining activities that you enjoy. Then also take advantage of BC’s abundance of volunteer opportunities, retreats, and non-academic activities. There’s a good chance you’ll look back in 6 months at your opening post and it will seem very foreign to you.</p>
<p>Definitely check out clubs and activities. For example, the Student Admission Program is looking for volunteers (meeting tomorrow night), as is Intersession.</p>
<p>Also, 4Boston is a really great organization. It is a great way to meet people, do some service, and get to know the city of Boston.</p>
<p>Definitely look into joining a club or activity.</p>
<p>From BC’s website:
Student Activities Day
Join Boston College student clubs and organizations! Student Activities Day for Fall 2010 will be held on Friday September 10, 2010 on the Dustbowl (Campus Green).</p>
<p>Questions? Contact the Student Programs Office at 617-552-3480.</p>
<p>MY DD (class of 2011) 3 years ago was very lonely and homesick …And she went to BC with her bestfriend ( they didn’t room together…both on newton), …To me the dorms were like apartment buildings, not condusive for socializing…no common areas like a lounge on every floor…She joined clubs, service groups, get a job on campus, etc and by Thanksgiving things improved…By Xmas she was solid with BC and friends…so try to get active and join clubs…if you are contemplating studying abroad…do it! the kids form a tight knit group overseas…Best of luck!</p>
<p>I can say that it’s quite difficult for commuter students here to really make friends here, too. Personally, I have made only four good friends here as a commuter (and most of that was through group projects in CSOM!) and a handful of other acquaintances, including professors, some administrators, the odd Jesuit, etc.</p>
<p>Clubs are a good way to start… But I personally found that quite a few of them are quite anemic and rarely ever meet. The volunteer groups are probably the most active… So, I suggest that you check that out.</p>