Boston College
I love college campuses, even though it’s been many years since I spent any time as a student on one.
I love the buildings, and the libraries, and the bookstores. I love checking out the architecture and the landscaping, and people watching, and buying a sweatshirt to wear so I can pretend that I am an alum.
On a rainy day last summer, I had a layover in Boston with my best friend, Anita. She and I took a couple of hours and explored the Boston College campus.
Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The main campus is currently located in the once rural area of Chestnut Hill. Having graduated from a Jesuit university myself, I have always been appreciative of their commitment to integrating intellectual, personal, ethical, and religious formation; and to uniting high academic achievement with service to others.
For anyone considering attending BC, here are a few interesting statistics: There are 9,059 full time undergraduate students, of which 53% are women. The Class of 2009 had a SAT range of 1260-1410 for the middle 50%. There are 650 full time faculty members. BC grants undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees and 90% of the Class of 2008 intends to pursue an advanced degree. The BC Eagles play at the NCAA Division I level.
Because it was pouring down the rain the day we visited BC, we didn’t have too much time to walk around the grounds and were forced to admire the distinctive campus architecture between raindrops, or from indoors.
The campus is accessible on the T’s green line. Get off at the Boston-Newton boundary on Commonwealth Avenue. Cross the street, walk by St. Ignatius Church, and follow the perimeter road to campus entrances.
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5 opinions for Boston College
Timothy Li
Apr 17, 2006 at 5:32 pm
cool =) I visited the lovely Cornell campus too last weekend, it was so beautiful.
Mary Jo
Apr 17, 2006 at 6:01 pm
I’ve never been to the Cornell campus. I’ll have to put it on my list of places to visit.
Astroprof
Apr 17, 2006 at 7:52 pm
When in Boston, the Harvard campus is rather impressive, too, and very easy to get to via the subway.
Mary Jo
Apr 18, 2006 at 3:02 pm
Yeah, I like Harvard as well. I’ve been there in both winter and summer — not sure which I like better.
Timothy Li
Apr 19, 2006 at 8:35 pm
=) my high school, CRLH, was right beside Harvard.
Cambridge is a beautiful place. well, doesn’t quite match to the other Cambridge across the ocean.
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