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