BC definitely has a lot of school spirit, and many peeps attend football and hockey games, at least when they are winning (yeah, some fair weather fans). But then there are always kids in the library during football afternoons, and BC is big enough that he’ll find his group of folks.
Of course, BC is mid-sized Uni, while Davidson is a LAC. So fit is key.
BC is strong in Organic Chem if that is an interest.
The new Schiller Institute will add a larger focus on STEM, to go with traditional liberal arts.