Hello!
So this might actually be my first post (honestly I don't remember). Allow me to (re)introduce myself, my name is Caroline Wilkinson and I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and the class of 2010's only geophysics major (also a math minor). I am from beautiful, sunny southern California but I have finally started to get used to the whole "New England weather" thing. I also am obsessed with BC sports...I will elaborate on this later.
So I actually opted to not go home for Thanksgiving this year. I went home both freshman and sophomore years, went to London to visit roommates and friends who were studying abroad last year (so much fun), and went home with my roommate, Beth, this year! She is from just about 45 minutes from BC so it was nice to stay close by but still be able to celebrate Thanksgiving (and fill myself with delicious, home-made food). Her family was totally great and welcoming, I never stopped eating! After dinner on Thursday I came back to campus to work on my thesis. I am a student in the Honors Program and as a senior project opted to write a thesis in the Department of Geology and Geophysics under Professor John Ebel. So far it has been going fairly well, but I knew that I had to use this break to get some work done. I worked all day Friday and woke up Saturday ready to keep it up. Luckily, my good friend Christina had other plans. Christina is from Rhode Island and offered to come pick me up from BC and take me back down to RI! Obviously I couldn't pass it up, so I made the trip and found out that the BC Men's Basketball team was playing Providence College in the Dunkin Donuts Center! We were pumped, and one of Christina's best friends from home goes to PC, so we bought tickets and cruised on over. It was a great game, and we ended up winning in the last minute! I was very impressed by the Superfan representation at the game as well. We had a few pockets of proud maroon and gold out there!
Now it is back to BC and the last two weeks of class! I am working on my thesis as I write this, actually. Probably should get back to it and give it 100% of my attention. Well, wish me luck. This thesis is shaping up to be quite the journey!
Peace.
Caroline Wilkinson
A&S 2010
wilkinca@bc.edu
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week before Thanksgiving break!
Hey guys!
I'm less than a week away from going home for Thanksgiving break! I have a lot to do for classes between now and then, but I'm excited for the last home football game on Saturday. The weather has been so mild this year for most of the games, so we got really lucky.
I still feel like this semester just started, and I just got back to BC, when really, we're about 2/3 of the way done! It's crazy how fast the time goes by when you're a college student. I'm really excited to see my friends and family (and, of course, my dog who I miss more than anyone) back in Minnesota for almost a week!
Class registration is coming up for next semester; I have to figure out which classes I'm taking. I know I'm taking two Econ classes, which is exciting for me, and I have to finish my core requirement in Philosophy and Theology.
I went to the Plex today after not having gone in about a week, so that felt really good! Then, I had a "turkey dinner" from Lower Dining Hall.
Well, I'm off to hit the books in the study lounge!
I still feel like this semester just started, and I just got back to BC, when really, we're about 2/3 of the way done! It's crazy how fast the time goes by when you're a college student. I'm really excited to see my friends and family (and, of course, my dog who I miss more than anyone) back in Minnesota for almost a week!
Class registration is coming up for next semester; I have to figure out which classes I'm taking. I know I'm taking two Econ classes, which is exciting for me, and I have to finish my core requirement in Philosophy and Theology.
I went to the Plex today after not having gone in about a week, so that felt really good! Then, I had a "turkey dinner" from Lower Dining Hall.
Well, I'm off to hit the books in the study lounge!
-Libby
Monday, November 16, 2009
The Environment of Boston College
It only takes a quick glance at any promotional brochure to realize that Boston College has a beautiful campus. Located six miles west of downtown Boston in charming Chestnut Hill, a village of Newton, Boston College’s beautiful, collegiate gothic architecture is nestled an array of plush vegetation (that turns stunning in the autumn). The superficial beauty certainly improves times spent on campus. Still other ways in which the campus is arranged subtly enhance the college experience.
Firstly, student life is closely tied to academia. Geographically speaking, the vast majority of students live on campus, with the exception of a fraction of the junior class that is obligated to find off-campus housing for one year. I particularly like this feature because it allows for easy access to university facilities and resources. Additionally, BC’s campus is rather compact and far more navigable than the campuses of large state universities. Walking to class, the library, the stadium, et cetera takes almost no time at all.
Secondly, as I said before the campus is very aesthetically pleasing, but the pretty sights around the Heights have (I feel) a stronger moral impact on students. I have found that just living in a beautiful place will positively affect my mood any given day. If finals begin to burden me with stress or if I failed to meet my goals for a recent paper, I can always find some shred of relief in my life on this gorgeous campus.
Lastly, the charm is not limited exclusively to Boston College. Downtown Boston blends aged and contemporary architecture in fascinating ways that lend it much character. And neighboring Brookline offers a homey, uptown outlet for students as well.
The beauty criterion is frequently minimized in the college selection process, and it should be when compared criteria such as academics, school size, or geographic location. It really should not be the sole rationale behind an application, but that being said the beauty of BC certainly does improve the time spent here.
Until next time,
William
Firstly, student life is closely tied to academia. Geographically speaking, the vast majority of students live on campus, with the exception of a fraction of the junior class that is obligated to find off-campus housing for one year. I particularly like this feature because it allows for easy access to university facilities and resources. Additionally, BC’s campus is rather compact and far more navigable than the campuses of large state universities. Walking to class, the library, the stadium, et cetera takes almost no time at all.
Secondly, as I said before the campus is very aesthetically pleasing, but the pretty sights around the Heights have (I feel) a stronger moral impact on students. I have found that just living in a beautiful place will positively affect my mood any given day. If finals begin to burden me with stress or if I failed to meet my goals for a recent paper, I can always find some shred of relief in my life on this gorgeous campus.
Lastly, the charm is not limited exclusively to Boston College. Downtown Boston blends aged and contemporary architecture in fascinating ways that lend it much character. And neighboring Brookline offers a homey, uptown outlet for students as well.
The beauty criterion is frequently minimized in the college selection process, and it should be when compared criteria such as academics, school size, or geographic location. It really should not be the sole rationale behind an application, but that being said the beauty of BC certainly does improve the time spent here.
Until next time,
William
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