PROS and CONS of boston college!!｜religion, housing, diversity, etc.
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2020
- hey everyone! i hope that everyone is doing well during this difficult time :( in today's video, I talk about the pros and cons of going to school at Boston College as well as address some things that I have not talked about yet on my channel! once again, everyone's experience at BC may be different!
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I'm currently a sophomore at Boston College studying Applied Psychology+Human Development and Sociology (double major) and Communication and Restorative and Transformational Justice (double minor)! I mostly upload college content such as daily/weekly vlogs and other aspects of student life at BC. I am originally from Long Island, NY :)
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I never really see non catholic people talk kindly of catholic schools. as a roman catholic, thank you so much. it means a lot that different groups can respect each other and love each other at bc.
thank you for this comment! I hope people can appreciate the fact that BC is a Catholic school even if they are not Catholic themselves :)
Sheri C Me too😊
I’m class of ‘72. My class included the first grad to attend rabbinical school. Nobody has Catholicism shoved down their throats. Gotta think it’s even more laid back now.
BC is more a school that has catholicism than it is a Catholic school.
i’m a senior rn going thru the college app process and this was sooo helpful thank u
Glad this helps!
this is my dream school.. hopefully i get a scholarship
Make sure you check on their scholarship guidelines
Good luck Jaiven, had you got in though?
Did you get in?
U in ?
U get in? Btw it’s mine too
I’m in middle school but this is literally my dream schoooool
haha same
Same lol
THANK YOU!! I’ve been DYING to find someone who is filming about BC during quarantine because it’s the most up to date! Incoming Freshman!
Sophomore trying to get a idea of a college to go to later and this was super helpful!!
Thank you so much for posting such an insightful and helpful video. I echo some of the comments. As a Roman Catholic it is so great to hear that BC has been an inclusive environment for all and you considered it a positive aspect of your experience. We are exploring BC for our high school daughter and possibly applying. You’ve confirmed several things we’ve already seen and heard. All the best in your future pursuits and, thanks again.
I love you really shining light and showing the beauty of a catholic education even as someone who wasn't super religious growing up! It's awesome to see that!
Im trying to decide between BC and one other school and this was so helpful. You’re the best!
thank you!! ☺️
I visited BC once. An amazing and beautiful school.
As a Muslim I appreciate BC and the Jesuit Catholic Tradition and their focus on the liberal arts tradition with their Core Curriculum and Theology requirement.
The focus on educating the whole person is lost on many schools nowadays!
BC and Zaytuna College share those ideals.
Zaytuna College is America's First Accredited Muslim Liberal Arts College.
Anyway, very cool.
I love Boston and Boston College is the best school with the most beautiful campus!
you are so kind!!! I love you, beautiful soul
Ahhh I can’t wait to go on exchange to BC in the Spring!!
thank you for this. i applied for early decision and i find out in about two weeks. after watching this i know this is where i need to be.
best of luck, please leave an update
Hey I already committed to BC I hope to see you there!
this was an amazing video. i’m a senior in hs and i’m looking for videos about schools i’m interested in and this vid has been the most honest and informative video yet.
this is so sweet thank u!
i'm getting ready to commit to boston college rn and this was so helpful thank you!!
Thanks for watching!!
great video, super informative !
I’ve been recently accepted into BC!! Thank you for the informational video!
yay congratulations!!
Ayyyy I just got in!!! I can’t wait to eventually experience this beautiful college! #WEAREBC 🦅
Yay congrats!
I’m applying to transfer out of Tufts this year, but I want to stay in Boston! Thank you for the video! When I was still in high school, my tour here really wasn’t great which is why I never applied. I definitely will apply this winter though!
Is the transfer application difficult? I'm a senior in high school and I didn't apply here and I regret it, so transferring might be a possibility for me.
currently trying to decide between bc and another school and your vids have been soo helpful thank you!!
Aw thanks for watching!!
which did you choose???
Ooo i want to do applied psych thoruh lynch as well! as a poc myself, also im not chirstian, i appreciate the insight!
watching this now while trying to find colleges i’m interested in, this is definitely going at the top of the list of colleges i want to tour
Yay!!
yay!!!
I’m from LI too! My dream school is BC, hopefully I get to be apart of the class of 2025. Thank you for this video☺️
Aw that’s awesome! thanks for watching :)
Did you get in?
Hi Sheri! Thanks for making so many informative videos about BC. Could you make a video about dorm necessities to bring to BC? I'm an incoming freshman coming from california, and I'm really worried I'm not gonna have enough blankets to keep warm haha
haha yay welcome!! definitely follow me on ig because i might do a post (or a video) on college essentials :)
just applied ED2 to bc!! it’s my dream school and I’m really hoping I get in. Just submitted my application a few days ago and placed an order from their bookstore for a sweatshirt. I’m planning to wear the sweatshirt when opening the decision letter, manifesting this for myself haha. BC has so much to offer and I love the city of Boston, but it’s also in the suburbs which makes it more quiet and peaceful. Overall I’m so nervous for February 15, it’s when decisions come out and if I don’t get in I would be so disappointed:(
aw best of luck!!
Did you get in?
I just got into Boston College from the waitlist and it looks so great! I'm a little worried about getting bad housing since I was accepted late. I'm a little worried about the cost because I'm deciding between Boston College and UC San Diego
Housing is completely random and has nothing to do with whether or not you were on the waitlist! Congrats on your acceptance 😊
Love this video and love you!
miss u sm :(
This is my homie right here out here doin the grind legit best human ever! #Sheryl
I LOVE YOU AND I MISS U SM
Your videos are so helpful! BC is my dream school but I don’t know if I could ever be accepted 😬😬
Aw thanks for watching!! best of luck :)
Hey!! I'm from long island too!!
Committed a few days ago! Really excited to be BC ‘24. I’m starting as a poli sci major, and I’m interested in doing a communications minor. What are your experiences with a communications classes and professors?
great question! As of now I think the option of comm as a minor is only available if you’re in Lynch- otherwise it can be added as a double major! That being said though I love the classes and there are definitely some iconic professors in the comm department- the electives are super fun (I’m taking one on Asian Americans in Sport right now!) hope this helps:)
You nailed the pros and cons.
Aw thank you for this comment! This makes me so happy and congratulations to your daughter!!
Sheri--awesome informative video. My son just got accepted off wait list and I am overjoyed--your video makes me so happy that he chose BC over UMich. That being said, every HS senior is SO worried that the whole next 4 years will be effed up by covid. is there any word among the student body about plans for the fall at BC? PS we live in Cali, so it's not drivable. thx in advance
thank you! and congrats to your son, that's awesome!! so far there have been no announcements made on fall semester, but as I'm sure you know, freshman orientation and all of the summer stuff is going to be online. fingers crossed we are back in the fall!! I've heard that some colleges are planning for students to return but BC has not given us any details yet.
@@SheriC fingers crossed--thanks!
I went to a Catholic elementary & middle school and I always heard non-catholic students speak very poorly about the school's religious affiliation. It's very refreshing to hear a non-Catholic person speak about a Catholic school with kindness and with respect
Ugh shut up. Like okay… people talk badly about Catholics; Now you understand how Muslim and Sikhs feel when people talk badly about them.
Hi Sheri! I love your video, I’m planning on attending BC law school for my LLM and i was wondering if you can do a video, or just tell me what’s your monthly budget living in Boston. Hope you are taking care of yourself xx
Hi! It’s different for undergrads because most of us live in on campus housing and are a part of the meal plan- but from what I’ve heard, off campus apartments are ~$1000/month per person if that helps! and for personal spending money(off campus meals, shopping, groceries if needed, etc), I try to keep it at ~$200 a month!
Just a question bc i'm not a native and i don't understand what is it that you talk about at 3:37
Hi Sheri, as a first-generation gay Asian-American student, I still have concerns about applying to BC. Now that it's been 2 years since you made the video and you're probably out of school already, do you think BC has improved a lot in terms of LGBTQ and racial diversity and acceptance?
i committed a few days ago, but this helped me confirm that i made the right decision! roll eagles!! 🦅
Aw yay congrats!!
your videos are helping me decide if i should commit to bc or not, thank youuuu
aw thank you for watching!! :)
My mom went there . She graduated in 1991:)
I’m currently trying to decide between BC and Fordham. I love everything about BC except the price... I’m looking at around 150k in loans and no aid. I was wondering if that’s common at BC or if you or anyone else you know there is in a similar situation. Basically, is BC worth the price/debt?
hi maddie! this is a super tough question because I would definitely say that BC has given me amazing opportunities that I do not think I would've had at any other school.
While some students receive financial aid, I know that many also have to work throughout the year to help finance their education. I cannot persuade you one way or the other, but in my experience, BC has been worth the price. I have to acknowledge the huge amount of privilege I have in that my parents are able to pay for my education, so I may have also considered other options if that were not the case. I am so happy with my decision, but I think college is what you make of it! No matter where you end up at school, you will find ways to love it:)
Hey! I was wondering if there are any rooming where bathrooms are included. Or is it mainly communal for freshman ?
Yes communal for freshman!
off topic but youre so pretty, especially your eyes
Aw thank you:)!!
Quick question about the BC Covid policies. We are scheduling a tour for our kid (HS senior) and it says you have to show a Vaxx Passport to go on a tour. Is that for real? Even CDC says to treat vaxxed/unvaxxed the same. Is there a back story? Did a lot of BC students perish from Covid or something? Even here in super-liberal Silicon Valley, we've returned to normal life.
Hello! this video was super helpful! I am sorry to bother you but I have one small question. Top colleges such as Duke, Georgetown and etc when a student wants to get in clubs they have to take I guess auditions and tests does Boston college also have this kind of tradition?
yes, the performing arts clubs at BC have audition processes (acapella groups, dance, etc) and some academic/service clubs have regular application processes
Useful, thanks
i’m from long island too!
Thank you for this video it was so helpful! Just to clarify, are there any parties at BC? Or is it basically nonexistent there
There are! Mostly hosted by upperclassmen
hey thank you for this helpful video!!!! im an international student and im rly interested in BC , but as an lgbt guy and regarding BC's religious background, do you think it is a tolerant or safe space for me?
yes! I think BC has gotten a lot better about creating LGBT resources! And the students in general are accepting:)
Hey I wanna transfer to BC, any advice. I’m currently a BioChem major but I wanna change to Nueroscience when I apply.
hi! I am not too familiar with the transfer process, but I know that BC has a decent amount of orientation/programs for transfer students to connect with each other and form a community. And on your application, maybe focus on why you want to transfer to BC specifically and not just any other school! hope this helps :)
I like how close the city is to campus, but is it easy to get there without a car? Also, thank you soo much for this video!(:
Yes. It is very easy to get to he city without a car. There is the green line right next to campus.
yes it’s super easy! We have the T stop to get into downtown and a BC shuttle bus that gets you around the area!
Hi! I’m back with another question. What have you heard about premed at BC? I’ve heard a couple horror stories that make me nervous.
i'm definitely not the most informed person on pre med stuff haha but I think you take pretty difficult classes no matter where you go to school if you are premed! but, I know one of the department faculty members through a retreat and he is one the nicest and inspirational people I have ever met.
I’m considering applying to BC for the women’s team and I was wondering if they still do the bean pot for them?
I’m not completely sure but I think so!
Ok thank you!
Hey! I'm going into my sophomore year of college and am thinking about transferring into BC for Spring semester. Do you think it'll be difficult to meet people starting as a Sophomore on campus?
hi! It might be difficult w everything going on to connect with others in general but I know a ton of transfer students who found their place at BC! People are usually still finding friends or solidifying relationships well into sophomore year:)
I’m in the same boat and it’s so reassuring to see that other people are dealing the same anxieties! Maybe see you at BC in the Spring!? GL
could u talk about the religion u practice which is diff from catholic on ur app?? specifically an experience from it and how that experience influenced you (since its a jesuit school)
Sure! They def value religious diversity and it could help them get a better idea about you!
Great inight!
Hello everyone thanks 😊
I know it’s in a big city, but I have hear it’s very pretty. How’s the nature? Trails, hiking, etc.?
the town around BC is beautiful! not a ton of hiking trails that I know of but still quiet walking paths like by the reservoir!
I’m thinking about double majoring and double minoring, is it super difficult?? How are you able to manage it??
It definitely depends on what core classes you can place out of with APs! I’d say if u took 7+ APs that translate to core requirements then it’s not hard to double major and double minor.
In terms of managing it, I still take the standard five classes per semester and I love what I’m studying! It’s definitely nice to have a little bit of coursework in different subjects.
Out of curiosity is boston college considered to be diploma mill? Sounds too religious to be actual academic institution. I'm european so religious college/university sounds like oxymoron. Are there any research opportunities beyond life sciences and bible studying?
Hey! I also have another random question. Do you recommend finding a roommate on the FB group, or going random?
I talk about this in my next video!
Hi, Sheri, I was wondering if Boston College dorm rooms have AC.
Only some dorms do! freshman year rooms dont, and then moving forward most of them do:)
Ya same
I’m rlly trying to get into bc!
Got deferred and then waitlisted 😭 still trying to get in
@@Moll662 Did you get in?
@@markichadenis1569 no :(
@@Moll662 aww :( I’m so sorry. Well maybe at least you got into another great college😁
@@Moll662 thank you for answering though
Would you say BC’s religious affiliation is noticeable or impacts academics in any way?
Jesuits are all about complete educations that weigh multiple perspectives, if that helps. In my experiences, jesuits would much rather have you learn and decide for yourself than push you into some belief
@@rodneywilloughby8208 thank you!
I’m in 8th grade, If I get into Boston College High, I’m am going to fully comment to BC. Any tips?
Definitely watch my how I got into BC video!! :)
What’s boston college high?
Charlotte H it’s basically uhhh damn uhhh how to I say this ok Boston college made a high school look it up
Sinph1x okay thank u sm for the detailed description lol
committed bc ‘24 :)
Yay congrats!!
what is financial aid like? because i know it is very expensive
Financial aid is mainly need based! (unless you are one of the twenty presidential scholars-that’s based on merit) def a case by case situation but the majority of students at BC have some type of financial aid! I’m not too sure about the specifics but their website explains everything :)
Sheri C thank you!! love your vids
why do people have an issue with a dorm at Newton?
It’s on a separate campus so u have to take a bus to your classes!
Hola qué tal. Pon los subtítulos a español para aprender inglés. Saludos bye
Is religion a big thing though? Like it is a huge thing on campus?
I wouldn’t say so! I think it’s known and up to you whether or not you engage with it
@@SheriC okay thank you!!
How is the career center? Do you feel like they try to set students up for success in post grad life? And also how are the student professor relationships? Are you able to have close relationships with them or more just a lecture hall type of deal? Thanks!
great questions! I have gone to the career center a few times for resume building and job searches! they are super helpful and they just launched a new website (eagle exchange) to connect us with BC alumni in career paths we are interested in! I feel super confident with post grad life, and from all of the job panels I went to, every single person got their jobs through a BC connection! So networking is amazing and easy:) All professors are required to have office hours and one of mine even had cookies and milk office hours! They are genuinely interested in getting to know students outside of the classroom:) hope this helps!!
Sheri C helps a lot thanks for taking the time to reply!
what exactly is Keswick Catholicism? Is it Roman Catholicism, or just general Catholicism.
here's a link that describes it perfectly!!
www.bc.edu/bc-web/jesuit-catholic.html
@@SheriC thank u
@@SheriC wait so it isn't Roman Catholicism just regular Catholicism? I just wanna get a clear answer because a Catholic church is just all the different types of Christianity together (Pentecostals, other) and then Roman Catholicism is where there's Mother Mary and The Pope, and the statues & stuff, if anyone knows clearly, can u please comment
BC is a Catholic school sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) order of priests. The president of BC is a Jesuit priest for example.
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Is there a soccer team?
I’m pretty sure there is!
Everything at BC is first class
My mom works there If I get to go there it would be free and I wanna play the hockey team
i just get rejected.....f
Do you see an effort to engage and be inclusive of the LGBTQ+?
Hola qué tal. Pon los subtítulos a español para aprender inglés. Saludos bye