Social Life at Boston College (StudentsReview ™)

Breakdown of “Social Life” at Boston

By Gender

Males	B+
Females	B

By Major

Accounting	B
Anthropology	D
Art & Design Department	C-
Biology	B
Business - Management and Administration	B-
Chemistry	A-
Communications	B+
Computer Science	B-
Criminal	C-
Economics	B
Education	B-
Electrical Engineering	D-
English	C
Finance	A-
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc	A+
History/Histories (art history/etc.)	B
Linguistics	A-
Math	B
Nursing	B-
Other	B-
Philosophy	B+
Political Science	A-
PreLaw and Legal	A-
PreMed and Medical	C
Psychology	A-
Sociology	C
Undecided	B

Against similar schools

Social Life compared with similar schools in class.

Boston College
B
Average of All Schools
C+
Average of schools in class
B
Harvard University
B-
Boston University
B
Cornell University
B
Brown University
A-
New York University
B
Yale University
A-
Princeton University
B
F
A+

Social Life

“... the social scene - bc is a predominately white(irish) catholic, school with a wealthy student body ...Read full comment

“... The Social Life is simply fantastic ...Read full comment

“... They just frown upon radical nihilism or senseless secularalism in moral relativity that fails to effectively contribute to the intellectual and ...Read full comment

“... Social life was great ...Read full comment

“... Through these animated discussions, Students learned to appreciate differences and understand social challenges with moral responsibility as a ga...Read full comment

“... Non-drinkers may feel slightly uncomfortable during weekends, but it is possible to not drink and still have a social life ...Read full comment

“... I despise Boston College in its institutional capacities and social atmosphere ...Read full comment

“... I had a good friend at Harvard who envied the social life and comraderie I had at BC and lamented his lack of social life at Harvard ...Read full comment

“... The social scene is well-rounded - there are outlets for the party-hardy's, the goody-goody's, and those in-between ...Read full comment

“... It is necessary to go out of your way to find interesting people, but once you do, the other factors at this school are such that it is conducive...Read full comment

“... I love everything about this place: the academics, the professors, the social life, the athletics, and the campus ...Read full comment

“... Terrible social life as a freshman ...Read full comment

“... The Social Life is simply fantastic ...Read full comment

“... Everything about it is great--professors, courses, campus, social life, sports, etc ...Read full comment

“... The Social Life is simply fantastic ...Read full comment

“... Otherwise, a real sense of community and an environment where students can be academically challenged while maturing into socially capable leader...Read full comment

“... If you can get past this premise, there are many socially intriguing options on campus such as a capella groups, comedy troupes, cultural org...Read full comment

“... " If you possess an intellectual curiosity in the Humanities, well-rounded social skills and a highly-developed sense of humor, you will enjoy ...Read full comment

“... Many students here are more focused on social activities and parties and football and not as focuseed on academics ...Read full comment

“... BC isn't an awful school per se, but it's really not a good fit for you unless you want the majority of your entire social life to revolve around ...Read full comment

“... They just frown upon radical nihilism or senseless secularalism in moral relativity that fails to effectively contribute to the intellectual and ...Read full comment

“... No one is here to get an education; they are here to socialize and "experience" college ...Read full comment

“... Combine all of this with great facilities, close proximity to Boston, D1 sports and a very social student body and what else do you need ...Read full comment

“... Everyone here dresses and acts like they are rich, upper-east side socialites ...Read full comment

“... If you can get past this premise, there are many socially intriguing options on campus such as a capella groups, comedy troupes, cultural org...Read full comment

“... The social aspect of the college is where BC falls flat on its face ...Read full comment

“... As I'm graduating, I think it would be helpful to provide a more comprehensive view of Boston College rather than some of the more myopic perspect...Read full comment

“... If you can get past this premise, there are many socially intriguing options on campus such as a capella groups, comedy troupes, cultural org...Read full comment

“... It is nearly impossible to have a good social life unless you come with Catholic school friends like everyone else does ...Read full comment

“... Social life is horrible ...Read full comment

“... Between academics, athletics, social life, and options, BC is unique ...Read full comment

“... It is a place where you must work hard both socially and academically, lest your experience be marred by poor decisions and an unwelcoming atmos...Read full comment

“... Drinking is beyond popular as a social forum here ...Read full comment

“... yes BC has great things about it - sports and school pride, academics, social and cultural organizations, rank among other private universities e...Read full comment

“... As for the social aspects, make no mistake that BC is a drinking school ...Read full comment

“... They just frown upon radical nihilism or senseless secularalism in moral relativity that fails to effectively contribute to the intellectual and ...Read full comment

“... The school is challenging academically, socially and spiritually ...Read full comment

“... I was an athlete, for instance, and I spent nearly all my social time with teammates or with friends I had made during my first year before I met...Read full comment

“... Socially, as a non-drinker, it really isn't too hard to find things to do, especially being so close to Boston ...Read full comment

“... Social Life: There is no Greek Life here at Boston College and for that, I'm extremely grateful ...Read full comment

“... The social scene SUCKS ...Read full comment

“... The social atmosphere cannot be matched, and you will find genuine and good-hearted people everywhere you go ...Read full comment