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“Boston College a Liberal Arts Education with Jesuit Values”
Matthew A
United States, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2019
OverallBoston College is a university in the south of Boston city center (About 20 minutes) it is a place where students are expected to develop a set of skills that should make them able to change the world in a positive way. This is important because BC offers the 'Jesuit' values track that supposedly sets it apart from all its counterparts in the North East.
The academic structure is extremely rigorous and students often struggle at some point of their four year experience, however, students are also offered a myriad of services and opportunities to improve their situation and get out of their struggle.
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Pros
No Greek Life, Rigorous, exciting new ventures into academics offered on campus.
Cons
Student Organisation dominates student life, students tend to drink alcohol often, competitive environment that breeds negative values.
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marine2
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you want to learn a lot, this MBA program is for you. You will discuss current important economic problems in class : security on the net, strategy for a start up to succeed, ...
Above all, you will meet so many international students that you will have to choose those who you want to stay in touch with !
Come and see ! you won't be disappointed !
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Do not forgat the name of the bus compagny that will bring you cheply wherever you want in the US ;
GREYHOUND
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SoniaSpring2001
Overall
I wish I had known...
You need a plug converter from 110 to 230 V. If your appliance is more than 50W in power, there is chance that the adaptator is more expensive than the appliance itself.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Student are said not to be easy to make friend, but there is always lots of other persons you'll meet, from all over the world
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Try o make savings before to come and plan to spend it here. It is a shame to miss things because of budget. (you can work on campus, even if you are foreigner)
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pelegrin
Overall
I wish I had known...
More information about courses and scholarships available.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a pretty well located university in the city. The city is absolutely awesome. Take advantage of associations and groups organized, professionally and socially.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Boston is in New England, relatively close to cities like New York and to Canada. The univerity plans trips to all the interesting spots almost every weekend, check it out! Once again, take advantage of the accessibility of the faculty and learn! American university has a high percentage of international students, compared to European universities. Therefore, be openminded to new experiences and adapt to the local culture and to the people from other countries you'll meet. If you do that, you will enjoy your stage for sure :-)
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Crystiina A
Overall
I wish I had known...
If you are interested in working in the US, there are ways of doing if you are on an F1 visa.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Its is one of the best universities in the US - both academically and socially
The worst is that they are a bit conservative
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Wow, this is my second study abroad in Boston and I know it all well. So much I can share. Would be willing to email anyone with questions or who would like more information.
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marine2
Housing
Type of housing: with 12 roomates !
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would find 2 or 3 good friends to live with me in our own place instead of living with 12 roomates (great) BUT with the 2 owners... no party possible !
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Personal comments
I was living 5 minutes'walk from the campus and I had the choice between twob train station to go downtown.
What was great was living with 12 international roomates.
The bad point was that the Japanese owners were also living in the house.
No party, and quite no friends allowed in the house/ garden.
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