Eagle's Eye View...a Boston College Student Blog on the Sciences

The Final Stretch

2011-04-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys!

I'm actually posting from home right now. Today is the last day of Easter break before classes resume tomorrow. I was actually lucky in my scheduling so I don't have class until 1:30 on Tuesdays, so I am catching a train tomorrow morning instead of tonight so I get an extra day at home before going back to the final stretch of the year.

I have my last exam on Friday and then I have to work on my final papers and begin studying for my final exams. I only actually have two final exams, my biology on Thursday May 12th, and my chem on Friday May 13th (haha, I know, Friday the 13, I would have my hardest and last final on that day, right?)

I haven't posted in a while because things have been pretty hectic. My laptop had a malfunctioning video card or something. Luckily BC has a great support team. Even though I did not buy my Dell through BC, I could take it to the Walk-In Help desk where they told me exactly what they thought was wrong and checked my warranty. Because I have only had it for a year - not even - I could take it down to the Service Building about a 2 minute walk from O'Neill library and still on campus and get it fixed for completely free by the BC team. I was excited, to say the least. They also have loaners, but I figured since I was going home that night for Easter Break, and would have full access to the desktop in my basement, it wasn't necessary, but it was nice to know that BC has that kind of stuff.

It's hard to believe that the school year is almost up. One year down, three more to go. It seems like I was just on campus for my orientation a few days ago, and now I've already brought some stuff like my winter coats (hopefully it doesn't snow again, but it snowed Saturday at home) back with me when I left Wednesday night.

I'll post again soon!

Taylor Dean

deantb@bc.edu

Airport Sightings (and other transportation issues)

2011-04-19T17:55:00.001-07:00

Okay so as I was frantically trying to navigate my way thorough the hordes of marathon runners, family vacationers, and general slow walkers at Boston's Logan Airport this morning, I could not help but notice the insane amount of people I knew who I just happened to run into there! I mean, I don't know that many people at BC (or in the greater Boston area) but every time I go to the airport I seem to see ALL OF THEM! It's always kind of awkward to see someone who you only speak to in class in an outside setting, and when you combine that with check-in and security, it's generally just a weird experience. I guess it's somewhat expected to see people from BC or your high-school when going home for breaks because most Boston schools tend to be on the same schedule but today was just ridiculous. My advice: avoid sweats and crocs no matter how early your flight is because chances are, you WILL see someone you know.

That being said, transportation in Boston is relatively easy and cheap and is generally geared towards college students. The T is just $2 to any destination and although it may take eons to get to wherever you need to go, it definitely beats taking cabs everywhere. And while I have never personally tried the BC grocery shuttle, I hear from reliable sources that it's really convenient. Moral of the story, while it may take a while, you can get anywhere you need to go in Boston relatively easily and cheaply.

Kay Thx Bye,

Kristin M.

Sinter Fashion

2011-04-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Strolling around campus lately, (I am, in fact, on of the despised "slow walkers") I can't help but notice the unique combination of Spring and Winter (Sinter) attire that people are donning. Some students seem perfectly fine in flip-flops and shorts while others are bundled in North Face and Uggs. This leads me to ask what exactly is appropriate attire for the awkward in-between period? On the one hand it is still pretty chilly and if you add in clouds and rain to the mix, your looking at some pretty frigid weather. But on the other hand, it has been Winter for so long and I can tell everyone is just itching to break out the tank tops. (note: the last comment only applies to girls) So hopefully we will keeping having lovely 70 degree weather because frankly I don't think I have it in me suit up for Winter ever again!! \

Peace,

Kristin M.

Have questions about Sinter Fashion (or anything else about BC)? Shoot me an e-mail at mcalpikr@bc.edu

Congrats Admitted Eagles

2011-04-11T15:43:00.000-07:00

Saturday and Sunday saw an influx of people on campus for the Admitted Eagle Days. I was fortunate enough to help out with SAP (Student Admissions Program) for both days. It seems weird to know that last year I was doing the same thing. The whole college process can be overwhelming. In helping welcome the future members of the Class of 2015, I was a directions guide, toured the residence halls (which was cool because we went through my floor, Kostka 1) and mingled with the families during lunch. This came at a good time for me. Last week was so full of school it was nice to unwind and be able to hang around with some pretty cool kids. I maybe I met some of you! Until next time, Taylor deantb@bc.edu

I go to school at Hogwarts

2011-04-06T13:56:00.001-07:00

As I sit in Bapst Library, I cannot believe how incredibly lucky I am to attend BC. Anyone who has seen the library would agree with me when I say that it looks like one of the buildings at Hogwarts: incredibly high ceilings, incredible stained-glass windows that stretch from the ceiling to the floor, and massive wooden tables with wooden chairs. It is hard to put into words how amazing the building is, but "beautiful", "breath-taking", and "bloody brilliant" come to mind (I hope everyone got the Ron Weasley british accent joke). Honestly, studying in Bapst is like studying in a castle. Visitors- make sure you visit the 24-hour library if you have a chance to come to campus!

Best,
Kathryn

"The Finishing Line" is in sight

2011-03-26T10:10:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe there are only about 6 weeks left of school before summer break! Well, it's been a little while since I posted (it's been a busy few weeks) so I'll start at the beginning.

Over Spring Break I went to Narrows, VA, with BC's Appalachia Volunteers. The experience was AMAZING! We stayed in the town's activity building with a group of Holy Cross kids (there were about 30 volunteers between the two schools). We did a lot for the community like building a deck for an elderly woman, a ramp for someone who can't walk up stairs any more to get to her home, worked at the daycares, built shelves at a shirt, cleaned the high school, but what amazed me was how much they did for us. They gave us a fireworks show, pot lucks at different churches every night, went out of their way to find the only Catholic church in the county so the kids that wanted to go to the Ash Wednesday Mass could go since it was during our trip. They didn't need to do all of that but they told us they look forward to having college kids every year. It was such a loving community! I really enjoyed it.

After we returned home we got back into the swing of things. I didn't have a lot due that week, so that was really nice for me. We had an after-Appa meeting last Sunday where Father Himes spoke. He told us about doing service in order to help the least of our brothers and about how we shouldn't be doing it for ourselves, even though we might get something out of it. I can't do his speech justice. Father Himes is an excellent speaker and everyone wants to take his class every year. I'm trying to get into it, but we will see if my pick time is good enough!

Speaking of pick times, the Housing Lottery just ended. As a freshman you can go for an 8-man, 4-man, 6-man, 9-man, or doubles and triples. The first day, Monday, is 8-mans, then if you don't get that most kids go for 4-mans on Tuesday, then 6- or 9-mans on Wednesday, and then doubles in triples on CoRo or in 66 Commonwealth Ave. Me and my friends, luckily, had a pick time of 7:10pm on the first day and got an 8-man in 90 St. Thomas More. We were so excited! I've been really close to these girls all year, so it was really nice to hear that we would all be together again (6 of us live on the same floor in Kostka, 4 of us within 3 doors of each other).

However, now that housing is over and class-picking begins for freshman on April 14, the end of the year is very near. It is very scary to think that freshman year is nearly ending. It went by so quickly!

And to think, it was snowing Thursday and I'm talking about summer break!

If you have any questions about Freshman year, since letters should be getting to those of you who are seniors about admissions soon if they haven't already, feel free to email me! I'll be glad to answer any questions!

Taylor Dean
deantb@bc.edu
Class of 2014
Biology Major, Sociology Minor

Welcome Back

2011-03-23T08:03:00.000-07:00

Hello World,

This is my first attempt at blogging so bear with me here, but I'm pretty sure I will eventually get the hang of it!! It has been such a crazy couple of weeks for me and I'm so glad that they're finally over.

After coming back from a nice, relaxing Spring Break spent in sunny Miami, I was hit with three (yes, three!!) midterms the week I came back. Add that on top of the chaos caused by housing assignments for next year and the result is one very stressed, (and over-caffinated) college student. Lucking housing worked out really well for my friends and I and we got an eight-man on Walsh 6th floor!! Still waiting on the outcome of the midterms but I'm hopping they have a happy ending as well!

I cannot wait for spring and the warm weather. I'm so excited to be able to sit outside and see the beautiful campus again! It will be exciting to see green again after so many months of everything being covered in snow!

Peace Out,
Kristin M.

Spring Break

2011-03-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

Today for me is the first official day of Spring Break, with my definition as the first day without school. It's a great relief to not have to worry about school for the next week because the weeks since Christmas have been fairly stressful - I've had all my first exams, saw the men's Hockey team win the Beanpot again this year, and I've gotten a little bit of sleep. However, tonight I'm not headed home or sporting a bikini in some warm tropical place. Right now, I'm still in my dorm.

This spring break I will be going down to Narrows, Virginia, with the Appalachia Volunteers. I joined in the fall as a freshman and we've been meeting nearly every Sunday since September. There are over 600 members and 38 sites from Maine to Georgia where you can either go on a Habitat for Humanity trip or a Community trip - which is what I'm doing. We've been told that we will be making a ramp for a disabled member of the community, doing some maintenence work in the high school, playing with kids in the day care, and listening to the stories of the community members during the meals they're eager to make for us. We're heading down there tonight (we're leaving Lower Dining Hall at 6pm) and making the 12 hour trip through the night so we can get some sleep. We're leaving Virginia around dinner time on Friday and will get back sometime Saturday morning. It should be a fun and eye opening experience for our group of 15 students (in all grades from freshmen to seniors).

I'll be sure to tell you about it when I get back!

Taylor Dean
deantb@bc.edu

Rallying for Relay

2011-03-04T19:22:00.000-08:00

Every year, Boston College hosts the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" in the Plex. The tennis courts are transformed into a sea of sleeping bags, blow-up mattresses, and college students from all different groups, clubs, and social scenes. For one night, all differences are put aside to support the fight against cancer. And this year, BC students raised over $140,000 to support cancer research!

The Student Admissions Program team had tremendous success in its effort to raise money for Relay. To raise a few extra dollars through the night, SAP members made pancakes to sell to those brave enough to stay from 6pm through 6am. The pancakes were a huge success (except for when I accidentally put the batter on a griddle that wasn't hot and liver-shaped pancakes resulted!). Other teams sold cookies, brownies, even colored hair extensions! Although I was tempted, I decided against rocking pink and purple highlights :)

That's all for now! Stay posted for some fun Relay photos!

-Kathryn

Dancing through the week

2010-11-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!
I just finished another 4 hour dance practice tonight, I'm so tired! I am a member of the Dance Organization of Boston College, a group that is student-run that performs dances that are student-choreographed. Every Monday and Wednesday, we have an hour of required practice, and each girl decides which of the dances she wants to perform. I absolutely love it, but it does take up a lot of time! I am very tired now, but I have to study for a bio test and write a history paper for next week. Starting early, but somehow I never seem to have enough time... like most BC students, I am always so busy! I'll probably lock myself in Bapst (the 24 hour "silent" library on campus) all weekend, unless something more fun comes along....

Anyway, if anybody has any questions about dance or BC in general, feel free to email me!

-Kathryn
carliskb@bc.edu

Help Desk

2010-11-05T21:02:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Sorry I haven't blogged lately, but this is because I was without a laptop. It was a fluke incident - a faulty hard drive - and it doesn't happen to everyone. However, because of this incident, I found out about a couple of great resources.

The Walk-In Help Desk saved my life. I had spent hours on the phone with the computer company getting no where so one of my friends told me to stop by the Help Desk on Monday when they were open. I did. The friendly folks down there help me out. They took my laptop, diagnosed the problem, and helped me figure out what I needed to do. Once my new hard drive arrived in the mail they removed the faulty one and installed everything I needed.

Thank you, Help Desk.

While my laptop was broken, I studied and used the computers in the lab right across from the Help Desk in the O'Neill Library. It's a nice place to study with a laptop lounge, Macs, and PC's, so there is something for everyone. And I got to use some of my 500 free printing pages.

If you ever need it, the computer lab is a good place to go.

Planning Ahead in My Life

2010-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

Hey all!

I'm back, and doing better than ever this year! I've been keeping pretty busy, but after almost two and a half years of school, I've finally begun to settle into a solid direction in life. I know, wicked scary, right?

I've found myself two main courses of study; I haven't yet planned out every detail, but I'm hoping they can both be majors, in the end, between Music and Computer Science. I love them both equally, and there are actually a lot more similarities between them than you'd expect at first. Either way, as I learn more about each of them, I find myself more and more interested in studying them!

Over the summer, I got a taste of what a professional work environment is like in the C.S. world, while I worked here on campus while rebuilding a large portion of BC's websites. It was actually quite fun and interesting, and I'm putting everything I learned there in use for the Student Admissions Program now! I've taken the role of SAP Online Coordinator, so if you ever have any questions pertaining to the website, feel free to let me know.

This semester, I joined the University Chorale after a completely impromptu audition, and by some strange trick of fate, got in! I absolutely love the group now, and it's an awesome experience - we're singing Mozart's requiem in D Minor this fall, and in the Spring, I'm going with them to Ireland to perform in a few places around the country!

Here we are performing with the Boston Pops

I'm definitely still into a broad range of subjects; I came into school with a Physics major, and have switched to Chemistry to a very brief stint trying to join the Lynch School of Education, to Computer Science as it is today. My roommate is convinced I'm going to graduate from the Theatre department by the time I'm done. It's one of my favorite parts of BC - you can be specialized in a subject, but still dip your toes all around.

Until next time, let me know if you have any questions!
mahonjc@bc.edu

Sincerely,
Joe Mahon
BC '12

Midterms

2010-10-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

Ah, finally, an end to midterms! Over the last three weeks I have had three tests and two papers, not including all of the other homework. Now, on to round two (my next midterm is next week)!

To be honest, the midterms weren't that bad. Sure, coming out of high school everyone gets a little shocked to see the grade on the top of their paper, but with my experience so far, most classes scale them, so a 50 could be a B.

As a science major, I highly encourage taking classes out of the discipline that interest you. Don't just pick random classes to get rid of the core. I am in Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healthcare and, as pre-med, it is extremely interesting. I took this as a social science so instead of being in Intro to Sociology, this class is open to anyone and a lot of fun. Check out all the options.

Now, off to study!

Freshman Year

2010-10-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

Hello!

This is my first post, so I will introduce myself. My name is Taylor and I'm a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Biology with a pre-med concentration. I'm from Portland, Maine. I'm involved in the service group Appalachia as well as the Student Admissions Program in outreach, high school visits, and blogging.

If you have any questions, please email me at deantb@bc.edu!

Appreciating Boston

2010-04-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

You know how people say "you don't know what you've got until it's gone"? They were right, you really don't. I'll be outta here in a few weeks and I'm kinda upset that I didn't get to spend very much time exploring Boston. That was actually my New Years Resolution, to explore Boston more, looks like I dropped the ball on that one.

But in all seriousness, this is a great city, probably one of the best in the country. I wish I could say that I've been to the Commons and all the other hot spots in the city, but sadly I haven't. Maybe next year I'll make the effort to spend my free time in the city instead of in a dorm room.

Either way, to anyone reading this, explore Boston. It's a once in a lifetime chance to see a city as a college student and really get to know the city inside and out. The T makes the city so accessible it's ridiculous and you can have a really good time for little or no money.

When you come to BC you're not going to school in a college town, your going to school in a city, and one full of colleges at that. Really take advantage of all the city has to offer, you won't regret it I promise.

Jake

Finals

2010-04-30T08:31:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again - time for finals. Spring semester could possibly be the worst time ever to have finals, and the reasons are endless.

1) Its beautiful outside. 75 degree weather screams "don't do work and play wiffle ball" and it's hard not to listen.
2) You're so hyped up about being done with school, the last thing you want to do is study more.
3) You're wiped out. By the time finals week rolls around the mountain of papers and presentations you just climbed has left you tired and drained of all energy.

But you can't just give up, finals are make or break grades so sometimes you just have to gut-check and stick with it. If you plan out your studying you'll be fine. So here's a few pointers I've found helpful when finals roll around.

1) Start early. The earlier you start the more comfortable you'll be with the material by the time you actually take the test. Also, this takes a lot of the weight off your shoulders in case something pops up you didn't plan for (mostly parties but that's not the point)
2) Find a way that works for you. I know everyone's different but I think the one thing we can all agree on is that blankly staring at your book is not going to cause your body to absorb knowledge. It'd be sweet if it did though. So find something that works for you. Some people like flashcards, come people like to just write down everything they know and work from there. Whatever it may be, find it and do it.
3) Relax. People get so tense around this time of year. I mean I know how serious finals are but relax bro, your not going to die. Don't hesitate to reward yourself with a movie or some video games after you've been studying for hours. If your not careful you'll burn yourself out before the finals even start.

Anyway, that's just my advice. Hopefully it helps you too.
Jake

Procrastination

2010-04-30T08:26:00.000-07:00

I think the title of this blog is a little ironic considering that I have procrastinated posting this for far too long. Everyone loves to procrastinate because it's easy and a lot more fun than whatever else you would be doing. But a word of advice to all new students, avoid procrastination at all costs.

If you stay on top of your work you'll thank yourself when you're in bed sleeping and not caged in at the library all night writing a paper. Believe me, I know how hard it is to avoid procrastinating. Why do my paper now when its due in a week and I could be playing NFL Blitz? I've asked myself this way too much. So from me to you, don't procrastinate. It's that simple.

Jake

Adventure through Boston!

2010-04-25T19:11:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Today, I went for a bit of an adventure through the streets of Boston. I think it's a pretty good (if tourist-y) route, so I figured I'd share some highlights:

View Walking Tour! in a larger map

We took the BC Shuttle down the road to hop on the D Line of the T:

Blue - Got off train 20 minutes later at Copley Plaza, left the stop and immediately found something interesting. I've never been in the Boston Public Library, and, oh my, was it enormous. And free!

Red - Walking past all the ritzy boutiques and art stores and cafes along the famous Newbury Street.

Green - Walked through the lovely spring-time Boston Gardens, and by the also famous Swan Boats (they were not running today, sadly). We then continued through Boston's version of Central Park, the Boston Commons. Lots of frisbee, dog walking, and Merry-Go-Rounding on a nice day here.

Teal - Hit up historic Tremont Street, one of the first routes of the Freedom Trail through downtown Boston. Strange that some of the people responsible for the creation of this country walked along that exact road.

Yellow - The circus was in town... literally! The Big Apple Circus tent was set up in the middle of the expansive Government Center plaza, outside the *gorgeous* (sarcasm) City Hall. We continued our walk past that irrational excitement that surrounds circuses, to

Purple - Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall, one of the main tourist centers and a very handy marketplace, entertainment center and shopping plaza for everyone. We watched one of the many street performers balance on the top rung of a 10-foot ladder while juggling three daisies, spinning a pillow on a pole off his mouth and doing comedic stand-up. Needless to say, he earned a tip from us.

Red - Finally, we made it to our destination! Annddd... way past it, accidentally. But after a bit of backtracking, we sat down and tasted the glorious Mike's Pastries (though personally, I'm partial to Modern Pastries across the street). Located in the heart of the Italian-influenced North End, and in the middle of downtown Hanover Street, you really can't go wrong with a trip to Mike's, Modern, Cafe Vittoria, the Gelateria, Pizzeria Regina, or really anywhere else in that neighborhood. Mmmm...

So there's your introductory walking guide to Boston. I'm two years in, 20 years native of the suburbs, and still love walking around to see all the things I've seen before, while finding all the new things I've never noticed. More to come soon, of course!

Meantime, email me!
~Joe
mahonjc@bc.edu

The Asian American Scholarship Has Been Named!

2010-04-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!

I'm proud to say that the Asian American Scholarship has been named!! HOORAY! Why is this important you might ask?

For a few years now, the scholarship has been left nameless; there has been no one for Asians to look up to, unlike other mentors such as Martin Luther King (a scholarship in his name goes to an African American student every year). So the BC community believed that the Asian American Scholarship should be named after someone also.

However, BC has been denying our candidates that we believe the scholarship should be named after, for reasons such as having no connection to Boston College or not living within the Catholic faith, but all that changed this past week!

With the scholarship now named, the Asian community here at BC can feel a bit more at peace. To celebrate, everyone was invited to participate in a few events, one of them being a small "flash flood" in the Quad with lots of music and dancing. Such a great accomplishment!

That's it for now! Peace!

David - A&S 2013
nguyenec@bc.edu

Boston

2010-04-17T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hey y’all,

My name is Katherine McKenna, and I’m an economics major from Houston, TX. One of my favorite things about BC is the city of Boston. One of the cool things about BC is that we’re out in the suburbs, and we have awesome football games and tailgates just like other big schools, but you can also hop on the T (the subway) and go into downtown Boston or Cambridge. The trip usually takes about 20 minutes, and it is definitely worth it.

There are a ton of fun things to explore in Boston. My friends and I love to go to Newbury Street when the weather’s nice on Saturday or Sunday to go shopping and eat lunch. There are also lots of really cool museums and historical sites around Boston. Being in a city full of colleges is a blast. You can go check out parties at other schools like MIT or Harvard (who actually have fun parties, shocking huh?) or go see a concert at the House of Blues or other venues.

There are a ton of schools in Boston, and therefore there’s always something cool to check out. However, BC is nice because it is not directly in the hustle of the city.

Thanks,
Katherine

Play that Funky Music...

2010-04-01T12:59:00.001-07:00

Wow! There's always so much to talk about here, especially in the spring; when the weather goes nuts, people emerge from their winter-sleepwalking, every group on campus seems to have events going on, professors basking in all this forget to give as much work as usual, and on and on! But, it's Easter break, I'm relaxing at home, and I'll keep this one quick.

So, there always seems to be something going on through the music department, and I usually completely overlook many of the smaller, solo-performance artists they bring into the Irish Room (a beautiful performance hall used for performances in Gasson Hall).

Thankfully, my music professor told us not to miss Mana Tokuno's performances this week. A professional pianist, she came in to do a recital performing a piece one of my old professors composed just for her, Tokuno Toccata, but while she was here, she also played Beethoven, Schumann, and another entire recital dedicated to Chopin.

I'm not usually one to gush over small ensemble or solo pieces, but I have to say her Chopin recital was probably one of the most beautiful musical performances I've ever seen or heard. I'm definitely going to pay more attention to the Arts Calendar from now on, especially since all these concerts are completely free!

Also, did I mention that this performance was a rehearsal for her main recital coming up at Carnegie Hall? I feel very special now.

That's all I wanted to share for now, but happy Spring! The rain's finally stopped here in the Northeast, and it's gorgeous outside!

As always, feel free to comment or email: mahonjc@bc.edu

~Joe M

SHOWDOWN brought down the house!

2010-03-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

What's up people?

The ALC Showdown has come and gone. Every single ticket sold out! (And might I say some people even sneaked into the show because there were rows filled that should not have anyone in them). I was part of the VSA cultural dance and we left our mark for sure. There were two competitions: Cultural and Modern. For cultural category, MASTI took 2nd place and AeroK took 1st. For Modern, Fuego received 2nd and Synergy received first (with their "SinCity" Theme dance). Here are some photos!

Synergy

Conspiracy Theory

Easter Break is coming up so I think I will be enjoying that as much as possible, given the fact that people who participated in Showdown put in hours of practice each day! Congrats to everyone!

Peace!

It's Almost April?!

2010-03-25T14:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

So it has been a while since I posted, but I figured it would be a nice break to jot down the things that have been happening since Spring Break ended.

I'm amazed that it is almost April. Where did my semester go?!?! Midterms are for the most part done with, which is amazing. To make this even more amazing, the weather here in Boston has been phenomenal. There's nothing better than Boston when there isn't an enormous pile of snow covering the Million Dollar Stairs. It's great to see all the BC kids dust off their shorts and T-shirts and play some Frisbee in the Dustbowl or eat their lunch outside of Hillside.

I also went to a phenomenal lecture last night called "The Last Lecture." It has become a pretty popular concept, but in case you aren't familiar here's a small re-cap: Each semester a Professor is asked to pretend as if he were reaching the end of his or her days, think about what is the most important lesson they have learned over the years that they would like to pass along, and then actually pass it on. This year the lecture was given by Father Fleming, a beloved Father here on Campus who is unfortunately leaving BC at the end of year. He focused his speech on what a Jesuit Education truly means, and how its cardinal principles can be incorporated into our daily lives. It was an amazing speech and a great way to put my last weeks at BC into perspective/prepare how I want to spend my last year at BC. Unfortunately his lecture isn't up, but if you want to catch the first "last lecture" at BC from Father Himes, an equally beloved and distinguished professor here on the Heights, click here!

Alright well time to get some more work done so I can go and lay out in the Quad before the rain comes.

Thanks for reading,
Juan

Spring at BC

2010-03-23T07:33:00.000-07:00

The most amazing thing happened last weekend - it got warm. You have no idea how weird it feels to be walking around outside in a T-shirt after wearing layer upon layer all winter. I'm from Atlanta, and on Friday and Saturday I felt like I was back home every time I stepped out the door.

The really incredible thing, however, wasn't just the weather, it was what the weather did to people. I kid you not, a spontaneous party broke out across campus. Literally more people than I have ever seen on Upper Campus at one time were outside blasting music, throwing footballs and talking with friends. So naturally I threw on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and ran outside; I loved every minute of it.

You know how on the cover of every college brochure you get in the mail there's a picture of some kid doing homework on the nicest lawn you've ever seen as he basks in sunlight? Yeah turns out those things aren't staged, at least at BC. You will actually see people doing that, and a lot of people at that. The weather is just too good to pass up.

During the winter people never want to go outside, and why should they? So after all that time cooped up in your dorm room, you can't wait to get out. So when that first weekend up spring time weather comes around, tell your work it can wait and put it off until tomorrow, I promise you won't regret it.

-Jake

It's SHOWTIME!

2010-03-15T19:42:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! What's up?

Lately, I've been getting into some new activities which I thought would be fun, besides Parkour of course. The ALC Showdown is coming up soon! It's only about two weeks away!

The ALC Showdown is basically where all the student dance organizations and a couple of culture clubs come together and compete in a dance-off. I heard it draws crowds each year, so yes I am nervous. There are two separate categories: Modern & Culture. Competing in the Modern category are Synergy, Conspiracy Theory, Sexual Chocolate, and more. For Culture, we have the Vietnamese Students Association (for their first year!), Aero-K, and others! Right now I'm training with the VSA to do something amazing! Too bad my body is in pain at the end of each practice. Here are some clips:

Synergy:

Conspiracy Theory (2008)

And: the housing selection process has begun! Except it is going to be wicked hard to get a 4-man in Edmond's (which has a kitchen so I can cook). I don't like the system because there is no way to reward the students who were not written up during the year. It starts tomorrow, so wish me luck! I really want to do some Pho Nights in my 4-man!

PS: I thought this was cool and wanted to bring it to your attention for when it's time to start decorating your room.

PEACE!

Getting Involved

2010-02-24T12:50:00.000-08:00

So since this is my first post I thought I would start by introducing myself. My name is Jake Morakis and I'm a freshman in the school of Arts and Sciences. I'm from Marietta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, so coming up to Boston was definitely a huge change of scenery. As of now I am majoring in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Studies and hope to one day become a lawyer.

Let me start by saying I love BC and I am yet to experience a point when I wasn't having the time of my life, but I have to admit first semester was a little slow. I was so concerned about school work and adapting to college that I decided to put off getting involved until second semester. If anyone reading this is a perspective student worried about the college work load, let me be the first to tell you, you have a TON of free time in college. I had so much free time last semester I didn't know what to do with myself. I must have checked Facebook every 5 minutes out of sheer boredom.

The plus side of my "don't get involved in anything" strategy was that I got really good grades first semester and my parents were really proud, but for some reason that felt way to much like high school. Don't get me wrong, succeeding at a school like BC is a great feeling, but I've come to realized that half the fun of college is getting to do anything you want. Toward the beginning of the year there is Student Activities Day, where every club the school has to offer sets up a table in the dust bowl, which gives students a chance to find clubs they're interested in or never even knew about. I'll be honest, I went crazy on club day. I signed up for every club I was even remotely interested in but, as you already know, I didn't actually get involved in any of them. Instead, I just ended up with an inbox full of email messages I didn't care about reading.

This semester, however, I decided to change things. I got involved in the Student Admissions Program (which would explain this blog) and decided to try something completely new and audition for an a capella group. I never sang in high school or anything but I always enjoyed it and figured it was worth a shot. Somehow I ended up making it and I'm proud to say I am now a member of The Heightsmen, the only and best all male a capella group on campus. It's amazing how getting really involved in just a few activities can fill up all that time I would have otherwise spent on facebook.

But getting involved isn't just about filling time, its also a great way to meet new people (especially upperclassmen) and get invited to sweet parties (it's true). So find something you really like or try something completely new, whatever your choice just get involved. You've only got four years of college so make the most of them.

Second Semester!!

2010-02-22T11:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Asian New Year Everyone! Year of the Tiger! Rawr! :D

Since last semester, I've been focusing more time in my clubs: Both VSA & CSA, SAP, and, of course, PARKOUR!

So much fun, but it is a lot of work to get better, more fluid in movement. So far, I've been able to finish vaults across railings and low walls (Ex. pictured left). With all the bruises, scrapes, and sweat, they look pretty good now.

Currently, I am working on my wall run which take a lot of conditioning and strengthening of the lower body since that is where you get your momentum (Ex. on the left). What's the wall I want to climb up? The Higgins/Devlin wall on Million Dollar Stair Case!

It's the second wall behind the first one on the stairwell. I think it would be better if you come to Boston College and see it for yourself. Who knows? Maybe you'll see Boston College Parkour (BCPK) group training!

That's all I've got for now! Peace!

David
nguyenec@bc.edu

February Recap

2010-02-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

I've had quite a remarkable past couple weeks, for which I want to briefly share some highlights. Moving from the future, backwards:

Tomorrow: I'm going to see The Lion King at the Boston Opera House!

Yesterday: I went to the ALC Ball (AHANA Leadership Council) at Copley Plaza Hotel. They bused hundreds of students into the city for quite the night of semi-formal dance-floor mayhem (and lots of really good food)! A popular event every year, it certainly lived up to its reputation as being "like Prom, but in college!". Well done once again, ALC!

Last week: Much of my last week of class is a bit fuzzy in my memory, as between my three exams and a paper - analyzing the use of Goethe's Gretchen in Faust in the lieder (songs) of Franz Schubert compared to that of Carl Loewe, in case you were wondering what it was about - all due in the first half of the week, I slept less than any human ever ought to (mostly due, of course, to my own procrastination). Still, I am loving all of my classes this semester, and I'm starting to feel like an actual college student. I'm not sure when this began, or how or why it is the case, but I'm just going to roll with it. And I'm falling in love once again - with Bapst Library.

Last weekend: An incredibly eye-opening experience at a Kairos weekend retreat. I won't get into details, because in case you ever end up going yourself, this retreat simply does not work if you already know anything about it.

Monday, Feb. 8th: Pretty exciting night, started with hundreds of Eagles packing onto a single T line train (MBTA) - which effectively prevented some of our opponents, the BU Terriers who live down the street, from getting on our train. Getting off in downtown Boston, we had to walk a bit to the TD Bank Garden for the BC/BU Beanpot Tournament Championship hockey game. While the game was incredibly close towards the end, BC held on for the 4-3 win! "We are!" - "B-C!"

Well, that's enough for now, I'll be back later in the week!

Joe M.
mahonjc@bc.edu

The Calm Before the Storm

2010-02-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!

Well it's Thursday, which means the end of the week is in sight and some much needed days of relaxation are almost here. This week hasn't been too bad work wise because a lot of professors have chosen to take this time to review what has been covered because it's that time of the year when midterms are just around the corner. I can't believe that we are pretty much half way through the semester, which means I'm only another half a semester away until senior year. It's a crazy thought, and it all feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye...

Thankfully, there are still a couple of months before I have to actually call myself a senior. What's even better is that this weekend is looking to be a great sports weekend for Boston College to help get my mind off the work that needs to be done. Saturday afternoon is tip off for BC Men's Basketball versus University of North Carolina. Conte Forum is going to be loud and rowdy around 12:00pm in a couple of days with a bunch of screaming Eagles rocking their Superfan shirts and cheering on the basketball team. School spirit is a huge part of being a BC student, and it's actually pretty cool seeing all of your classmates wearing their own custom Superfan shirt (a new slogan is tagged on the back of the Superfan shirts for each new class year; 2011: For Here All Are One) and screaming BC fight songs....and without question will include "Shipping up to Boston" and " For Boston". It's almost entertaining enough to help me forget that I have a mound of work awaiting to be completed before the weekend is up. It's not that bad though, at least when the next week is over it'll be Spring Break!

This Spring Break I've decided to partake in a pretty cool program BC offers called Appalachia Volunteers. Appalachia is a program that is committed to working with the poverty stricken population of the United States. For the entire week an enormous amount of BC students who signed up gets split into smaller groups and are assigned a job sites throughout the US to help out with. It could be a Habitat for Humanity site in North Carolina or Bethlem Farm in West Virginia where I'm off to. I'm probably not doing this program justice so if you want to read up on it just click here!

All right, looks like it's time to get to class.

Till next time,
Juan

Almost Snow Day

2010-02-10T15:24:00.000-08:00

Good Evening Blog Enthusiasts!

I am blogging from Bapst Library's Gargan Hall (Boston College's 24 hour study space) during a break from studying for my Intro to African American Society exam that is tomorrow. I believe this is my first blog post from Bapst Library and let me just tell you, it is my favorite place on campus. I LOVE Bapst Library. In fact, I feel kind of funny if I don't get to come here in a 24 hour period (some might call that an addiction, I just call it dedication).

So it is February already! Scary for a second semester senior, especially one with her thesis project looming over her! My adviser was just featured in the Boston Globe in an article talking all about the seismic hazard of New England, which is pretty exciting. I worked on my thesis all yesterday and feel pretty good about where I am, though I will have to do a little more research using Boston College's Weston Observatory and New England Seismic Network. For now I will try to keep my academic life balanced with all the fun I want to be having for my last semester at BC.

And now a brief recap of some of that fun...

These past two Mondays marked the nights of the great Boston tradition of THE BEANPOT! What is the Beanpot? The Beanpot is a hockey tournament between Boston's 4 "hockey schools:" Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University, and Northeastern University. BC played Harvard in the first round last week and played extremely well with a 6-1 finish! We progressed to the Championship Game against our biggest rival, Boston University, last night to make a run for the Beanpot! We played an amazing game; and, even with a 3rd period scare, were able to pull off a huge 4-3 win over the Terriers!

The games are played at TD Banknorth Garden (home of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins) and is the most insane, energetic, spirited atmosphere I have ever experienced! I have been all four years and it truly does not disappoint. The student sections are always stacked and we all scream cheer after cheer after cheer to motivate our team and drown out the competition! It is a fantastic Boston tradition, and is really one of my favorite parts of being a BC student.

You can read all about it here: http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/recaps/020910aaa.html

Alright, my break is over and I'm off to a meeting and then a group study session. Everyone have a great evening, and GO EAGLES!

Caroline Wilkinson

Let's talk about my classes!

2010-01-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

(A note to readers, this post will focus on classes, since we're just starting and registering and re-registering during the drop/add period all this week).

Hey everyone!

It's time to begin a new decade, and a new semester! As much as I've debated and argued with myself over the past two years, I think I'm finally settling into a specific area of studies. I just switched my major to Computer Science, and am so far taking just two introductory classes. One that carried over from last semester, Computer Science II, was introduction to Java, and now we're learning about software engineering and data structures. I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty intimidating to me. Still, it's pretty interesting and Professor Ames is fantastic at teaching from the bottom, up. The other class I have is Web Application Development, which incorporates building websites and learning the web language PHP. Again, I don't know much about either, so I'm looking forward to "expanding my horizons" (a.k.a. studying like my life depends on it).

The class that I really want to tell you about, though, my music class. I'm trying to complete another major with music, as a means to follow my passion, live the life, etc. etc. Really, I just really love it. So, this semester, I decided to take a Music of the Romantic Era class with the legendary Beethoven buff, Prof. Jeremiah McGrann. Let me tell you, this class is amazing. I've been to three classes, and it has already significantly changed the way I can listen to music. Plus, we've already seen prof. McGrann doing a silly dance to Mozart. It covers everything, really: historical, social, political, artistic contexts, philosophical implications, affect on contemporary life. I'm seriously looking forward to this semester.

The last class I'll talk about is for those of you who are history-oriented. To help me fulfill the liberal arts core required in the College of Arts and Sciences, I'm taking Prof. Schloesser's Transatlantic Modernities class. A huge, ridiculous name, but a truly interesting class. His own creation, it is a class mainly designed around cultural history - music and paintings, philosophy, sociology - in the context of the "what was happening at the time" style history. I've just showed up in the middle of the two-semester course, which isn't a problem, but I might have more to say on it later, when I know more about it.

Until next time,

Joe M.

mahonjc@bc.edu

home sweet socal.

2009-12-20T09:40:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

So it looks like I slipped out of New England just in time...a nasty storm hit the East Coast yesterday afternoon right after I flew home to LA.

Now that finals are over I can finally kick back, relax, and sleep! It's very exciting. I plan on taking a few days off before picking up my thesis again. I know that I need to start working seriously on it, which unfortunately means a bit of work over break. Luckily I can convert data while catching up on Tivo.

What I'm really looking forward to over break is the upcoming Emerald Bowl the day after Christmas! The Boston College Eagles will be playing the University of Southern California Trojans (aka where everyone in my family has gone to school...Christmas Day is going to be fun). Bright and early on the 26th my mom and I will be flying up to San Francisco to meet up with a bunch of my friends and watch the Eagles take on Pete Carroll's Trojans. We'll see what happens! All in all I'm hoping for a great game and one last time to see the boys take the field. Other than that, it'll be awesome just to be in San Francisco with some friends, some of whom have never been to California!

Well, Happy Holidays. Happy New Year. And for those of you still filling out college applications...good luck!

Peace.
Caroline

post-turkey update

2009-11-29T18:09:00.000-08:00

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

Week before Thanksgiving break!

2009-11-17T15:18:00.001-08:00

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!

-Libby

The Environment of Boston College

2009-11-16T20:19:00.001-08:00

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

Bye bye, October!

2009-10-31T12:02:00.000-07:00

Hello again, everyone!

I can't believe today is the last day of October, and, of course, that it's Halloween! This month has really flown by with all of the activities and work I've had over the past few weeks, but I wouldn't trade any of my sophomore year experiences for the world.

One thing that's really become full swing in the past few weeks is PULSE, which I mentioned in my last post. PULSE is a class that combines service and learning, using both class time and a service component. The year-long class fulfills all of your Core requirements in Philosophy and theology with the added plus that you only take 4 classes a semester instead of the usual 5, as it counts for 6 credits. During September, each PULSE student goes through an involved process to pick a placement that they're interested in. There's a town hall meeting, where you go to informational sessions about different placements. Then, you can go on tours of different placements to see what each environment is like. Some of the placements are really competitive- one of the ones I was interested in is at Tufts Medical Center. Over 70 PULSE students applied for a placement that only takes 4 students!

Anyway, after that long and stressful process, I ended up picking Casa Nueva Vida, which is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, about 5 miles from BC. Casa serves 16 homeless families, which consist of mainly mothers and children, and helps the families get back on their feet. Different classes, like computer skills and English as a second language are offered to help the mothers improve their lives too. As a volunteer at Casa, I've mainly been working with the children, but hope to also develop relationships with the mothers over the course of this year. Two days a week, I get to help the kids with their homework, play with them, and, sometimes, practice my Spanish. It's been a lot of fun so far, and also really eye-opening!

Anyway, HALLOWEEN! Halloween is so much fun at BC- people get really into dressing up and some have really creative costumes. One of my friends, for example, is being a flame, while his roommate is being St. Ignatius...so overall, they're being "Go set the world aflame," which is the Jesuit motto. Some students even wear their costumes to class! Yesterday, in my organic chemistry class, I even saw someone dressed up as a student from Hogwarts in Harry Potter, complete with a full robe and Ravenclaw uniform. It was very funny.

I hope all of you have a fun and safe Halloween!! Until next time,
Lauren

Halloween on the Heights

2009-10-31T08:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!

It's supposed to be almost 70 degrees outside today! Woohoo! It has been chilly lately so it will be nice to have a warm day for the football game vs. Central Michigan. We played our fellow Irish Catholic rivals, Notre Dame, last weekend and many students flew out or took RV's to South Bend for the occasion. Although we lost, it was a fun game to watch and all of my friends who went to the game said it was a great experience.

I got hired at the BC Bookstore last week! I have worked three shifts so far and it has been pretty fun. It's cool to see what goes on behind the scenes at the bookstore and to help customers find what they need. My first rush of midterms is over, so classes were pretty low key this week and should be for the next few.

Last night, everyone was celebrating Halloween! I got free candy from my Philosophy Professor and from people in the lobby of my dorm. You will find out when you get to college that everyone is obsessed with getting "free stuff." It's pretty great. When I was walking up the stairs, I passed a really good Harry Potter and a Robin Hood! Seeing people's costumes is hilarious. Tonight will be round 2 of that!

Happy Halloween!

Hot Topics at BC

2009-10-27T12:47:00.000-07:00

What's up ladies and gents?

Life at Boston College... at least that's what this blog is suppose to be about. Other than the tests, quizzes, the large amounts of reading, and so on, it's college! Oh except for these things some professors make you use called "iClickers" (shown on right). These little devices can be used for in-class quizzes, homework checks (making sure you did the reading), and it can ALSO be used as to keep attendance. Thanks Apple!

So lately there has been an uproar in campus about interracial communications at BC. According to the Heights, BC's independent student newspaper, Boston College is ranked 17th in "Little Class/Race Interaction" in the Princeton Review. This issue was further was raised when a freshman wrote an article in The Observer, one of BC's political student newspapers, about how Caucasian people are being excluded from ethnic groups. This article got a lot of attention from the student body, especially from the non-white student population. And a lot of these students are mad.

When you talk about race, you are bound to get a lot of raised eyebrows because it is such a sensitive topic in the US. Now, there are people writing in response to this article, and to another similar article written in the Heights. Panels are planned to discuss the issue. Open discussions, like the one tonight, are likely to attract a lot many people.

Now why are so many people interested, mad, happy or confused about this issue? There are many reasons. The positive things that do stem from this are:

When something happens at Boston College and it sparks interest in the student body, there is action and it won't rest until whatever the event is has come to peace.
The Boston College community actually cares about what students have to say and wants to discuss these things further. I am confident in saying that students and faculty do come together to discuss issues of interest.
College Students read the newspaper. Let's be honest. In this technological era, TV media is the primary source of news, but nothing is better than fine print.

Oh and the one thing I'm really sad about is that I was not able to go hear a child soldier from Uganda come and speak at BC, sponsored by InterVarsity. I really wanted to go, but Bio kept me away and now I am sad that I didn't go because I heard that it was amazing. Next time; I need to stop procrastinating.

Later!

Volunteering at BC

2009-10-24T17:37:00.000-07:00

Seven weeks into the semester and the academic year is in full swing. Midterms are upon us all and the mood on the Heights is busy but not wholly stressed. I find that I always have a pressing academic endeavor, but with the help of effective time management, I am fortunately able to remove myself away from the grindstone and evaluate Boston College from the outside—as a person separate from the student in me. This salutary removal can take many forms, and for me it comes in the form of volunteering off campus every Thursday via 4Boston.

For those of you who are unaware, 4Boston is a student organization run by Campus Ministry that sets up volunteer opportunities all around Boston for BC students to pursue. The program is decidedly popular, attracting hundred of invitations annually—a testament to the importance of service to Boston College students. Each program asks for each participant to dedicate 4 hours of service per week along with an hour of weekly group reflection. The philosophy is that action without reflection risks futility and that reflection without action risks irrelevance.

My 4Boston involvement began freshman year when I began working at the Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) unit at the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Brighton. Without delving into details about my individual placement, I will say that the volunteer opportunities I have pursued through BC have been invaluable. It provides the chance for students, who are learning to make a difference in the world later, to make a difference in the world now; whether it be educating adults at night school, mentoring kids at an after-school program, or building a Habitat for Humanity home on an Appalachia trip, the vast array of volunteer opportunities at BC lets the undergraduate experience improve with profound episodes in the “real world.”

So to you prospective students, if and when you do arrive on the Heights for freshman year, I would strongly encourage pursuing service—whether it be through Pulse, 4Boston, Appalachia, or Learning to Serve. It is a huge part of overall student involvement, and a great way to enhance your personal experience.

Until next time,
William

Video Games!

2009-10-22T20:50:00.000-07:00

Hey! So, this year, I'm living in an 8-man suite in Walsh Hall on Lower Campus, which is the center of everything awesome about upperclassman:

Lower Dining Hall and Addie's
Hillside Cafe
Edmond's residence hall (where true friends use kitchens to cook for all their friends)
Vandy and 90, two of the nicest sophomore housing buildings
the seniors' on-campus townhouses
the Mods (which are, coincidentally, hilarious to watch from above in Walsh or Edmond's on weekend nights)
the Plex (Flynn Recreation Complex)
Alumni Stadium and Conte Forum (and the band room!)
St. Ignatius' church
and, most wonderful of all, the Million Dollar Stairs!!

Oh, the joys of those wonderful stairs at 9AM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday...

Anyway, living in a suite with 8 guys, video games get pretty overwhelmingly common. Awesome, but too common - as in, Rock Band has been on more than off in the past month. Now, however, our XBox is on a little vacation cooling down while my roommate nurses it back to health. This means my video game cravings need to be satisfied in other ways. Why not, I think to myself in fancy italic lettering, seeing as I am in a Computer Science course now, make my own video games?

....Oh. Right. I have no idea how to do so - so I keep content with writing little programs I need to make for homework, like the fish tank screen-saver, or an interactive on-screen stock ticker. Now, I know, they don't exactly measure up to Super Smash Brothers, but still, the actual process of creating these little programs is pretty amazing to me - as close as my life will come to taking place in Hogwarts. So, this is what keeps me video-game content for now.

Happy travels!
~Joe
mahonjc@bc.edu

Pre-Med Woes

2009-10-12T16:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Prospective Students!

Man, that sounds too professional for my tastes. Anyway, sorry for the rush post the other day. While I put off some homework, let me give you a better detailed background of myself.

So I am a Freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences, Class of 2013. I live on Newton in the Cushing Building. I'm currently enrolled in the Pre-Med program and thinking of majoring in Psychology. I'm in the VSA and CSA (Vietnamese and Chinese culture groups) and part of the Parkour Group (PARKOUR!). I also go to this weekly meeting called InterVarsity when I can. It's basically a Christian fellowship service. I'm a BIG Celtics fan and fairweather Red Sox and Patriots fan. Not a big hockey fan.

So let me get down to business: Pre-Med is time-consuming. I'm currently taking Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Chinese Intermediate, and Freshman Writing Seminar. Oh, and I should also add a Cornerstone Freshman Seminar, a Chemistry Lab, and a Chemistry Discussion session. The Chemistry discussion is basically tacked on to the Chemistry Class. They can be useful, depending on your TA. However, they don't hurt you and you can ask questions and review for test and quizzes and go over homework questions. Now you're probably thinking that seems like that is a lot of classes. But you know what? You're absolutely right!

For all of you who want to do Pre-Med at the schools you're applying to, you will have a lot of work on your hands! Trust me. I know some freshman are taking Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus in the same year. Word of advice: even out your workload. At BC, you don't need to take Calculus freshman year (just Biology and Chemistry). However, if you want to just get it out of the way while it's still fresh, take it.

Technically, for me, I'm taking three science courses. Psychology counts too! So every week, I'm basically reading around 90 pages for all three subjects combined! I'm lucky I ended up with good professors. Here's a little insider tip for how to pick the best professors at BC:

At the UGBC website, you can evaluations of professors made by students who have taken their classes. There is a tab that says "PEPs" which are great Professor Evaluation Profiles and a few study tips. I HIGHLY recommend it for those picking your classes.

A quick little thing before I go (because I'm looking at the time): Cornerstone classes, like the one I'm taking, are basically classes that you want to take because they're interesting and are your choice to take. My class doesn't have homework except some reading. Every Cornerstone class meets once a week, and the professor of the class is your academic advisor for your Freshman year, which is great if you're undecided and don't have a department advisor.

So that's my schpeel of the day. Any questions, feel free to email me at nguyenec@bc.edu.

Peace!

Midterms and Columbus Day Weekend!

2009-10-11T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hello again!

Whew-my last two weeks were very stressful and the next few will be as well! I had an Accounting quiz that required a good 15 hours worth of studying and homework beforehand, an Econ midterm, a Theology paper due, and multiple papers, tests, and quizzes to come! One thing I really like about sophomore year, though, is that it is SO much easier to be motivated and stay on task than it was last year.

Anyway, enough about homework. This weekend was Columbus Day Weekend, and since we live on the East Coast we get Monday (tomorrow) off! My sister came up to Boston from Rhode Island to stay with me at my Grandmother's house nearby for the weekend. I would say about 40% of BC students go home over Columbus Day weekend. My friends from Minnesota are jealous because they do not get Monday off!

For my Intro to Sociology class, I have to do a "breaking the social norm" experiment. So, I went to a Target in Rhode Island today before I dropped my sister off. I was dreading doing this, but here it goes: I put my iPod headphones in and wore sweats, a t-shirt, and sneakers, and jogged around the inside of Target! The purpose of the experiment was to violate a social norm and gauge how people react. Some of the reactions I got were priceless!

Libby

Introduction

2009-10-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

My name is Lauren Malishchak and I'm currently a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am a Biology major, and also trying to decide if I want to either minor or double major in Spanish.

This year, I live in an eight-man (which is a suite consisting of 4 doubles with a common room and 2 bathrooms) in Walsh on Lower Campus, which is an all sophomore dorm. Last year, I lived in a natural triple in Xavier on Upper Campus. I am still living with both of my roommates from last year-- I think it's really important to note that BC does a great job of matching random roommates up together!

So far, this year has been great. I find I have a lot less class time this year, but I am also way busier. I've gotten more involved in a few different activities, which BC has a lot of! Some of the things I'm doing this year are PULSE (which is a class that fulfills both your theology and philosophy requirements in addition to having a social service component), SAP (the student admissions program), and Appalachia Volunteers (I just found out I'm leading a group and am so excited!!). I also work at O'Neill Library, the main library on campus, and have done so since first semester of last year. I would definitely recommend that anyone who comes to BC get involved right away- you meet so many amazing people and end up getting really close to them.

Well, it's the weekend and I'm so happy we have three days off for Columbus Day. This past week was pretty stressful- I even had an Organic Chemistry test today.

Hope you all have great holiday weekends too!
Lauren

Free Time in Boston

2009-10-06T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hello, prospective Eagles. My name is William, and I am a sophomore at BC in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Political Science.

In my time at Boston College, I have found that dull moments are few and far between. The university and the city of Boston together offer more options for entertainment than anyone ever needs. This past Saturday was a perfect example. I woke up at 6:50 (which is a little atypical, believe you me) and hiked up to the Dust Bowl for the live broadcast of ESPN’s College Gameday on Campus. It was very rainy and I got drenched, BUT I got free ESPN memorabilia and thoroughly enjoyed myself through it all. I picked up lunch around noon, and returned to my room to dry my clothes just before heading to the actual football game—a nail-biter win against Florida State. The game ended at about 7:00, and I immediately headed from the stadium to the nearest T station for dinner and a concert downtown. I returned to campus at about 11:30, and as much as I would have liked to perpetuate my ever-active Saturday, I was so exhausted that I had to just retire to my residence hall, watch Saturday Night Live, with some friends, and call it a day.

That is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest features of Boston College. The school hosts plenty of events--lectures, plays, concerts, panels, games, the works—that you practically never need to leave campus for entertainment. Simultaneously, the city of Boston offers such a wide array of opportunities and activities--shows, shopping, restaurants, professional sports, museums, historical sites, et cetera--that tempt you to just travel downtown every day. So I’ll say it again: there’s never a dull moment during your time at Boston College. The university and the city together have too much to offer, plainly speaking.

Until next time,
William,
A&S ‘12

New Year, Done Right

2009-10-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

My name is Joe Mahon, a sophomore in BC A&S. I am currently trying to major in Chemistry and pick up a minor in Music, but to be honest, if I have enough class spaces open, I'm hoping to get it as a second major! As for what I do here, I am part of BC's Marching Band and Symphonic Band, but know a lot about other music programs here at the school as well. I am also a part of Nights on the Heights, a student organization that organizes (sometimes quite nicely-funded, meaning prizes like an iPod Touch) activities every weekend for anyone on campus. I work for ResNet (our name is in the process of changing, though), which is an on-campus technology services organization that provides pretty much any kind of tech support you might want. And, of course, I am part of the Student Admission Program; so if you visit campus and meet me in the office in Devlin, please feel free to let me know you know of me through this blog!

Some of you may have gone back in time in this blog to see some posts from last year, and I definitely encourage everyone to do so, if you have time! I'll try not to repeat much over the course of this year, but I might, so forgive me if I do.

I know this is a pretty harsh time of year for seniors; some of my friends who are seniors now, and friends siblings, have been all panic-stricken about applications. Take a deep breath anytime you think about your application, but do not put it off! (And when it's possible, apply Early Action - it makes all the difference when you know your acceptance situation by January).

Some other random information:
- ESPN's College Gameday will be here in Chestnut Hill this Saturday: try to tune in Saturday morning to see pregame broadcasts and look out for the marching band! And then you can enjoy what should be an amazing game against Florida State!
- Something you should know about me: for whatever reason, I really love parenthesis (and use them often). Just a warning.

TTFN,
Joe

MUFASA!

2009-09-30T21:53:00.001-07:00

Hey dudes and dudettes!

What's up? First post guys! Yes! I'm David Nguyen from Cushing TWO Newton! It's the place to be! Alright, enough of the exclamation marks. So quick bio of me:

- I am part of the FRESHMAN Class of 2013
- Psychology Major with Pre Med
- Clubs I am involved in: Parkour Group, Chinese Student Association (CSA), Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), and Southeast Asian Students Association (SEASA)

I had my interview for Freshman Representative in CSA today. I was ten minutes late for it because I thought the interview was in Campion, and that was the wrong building. But I just finished watching the Lion King with my dorm, which made it all better. It is an amazing movie as all of you know.

If you have any questions about Pre-Med or any of the groups I am in, feel free to send me email at nguyenec@bc.edu.

Alright guys, peace out!

-David

About me and my sophomore year so far!

2009-09-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Libby and this is my first post! I will start by telling you a little bit about myself.

I am from Woodbury, Minnesota, but have lots of family on the East Coast so I have spent tons of time in the Boston area throughout my life. I actually lived in Duxbury, Massachusetts for two years when I was 7-8. I've played competitive traveling softball since I was 9 and enjoy co-ed intramural softball here at BC!

I am a sophomore and an Economics major in the school of Arts and Sciences. In the beginning of last year, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to major in, between Psychology and Economics. It turned out, I grew to love Econ and decided to do a Sociology minor in place of a Psych major! I chose Sociology rather than Psychology because although I loved science in high school, my interests changed when I got to BC. I decided I like that Sociology focuses more on group interaction versus Psychology's study of the individual and the brain. I have always loved math! So, in addition to the Econ major and Soc minor I am hoping to take 6 classes in the business school: I considered applying to transfer to the Carroll School of Management last year, but decided I would instead take up to 6 classes in CSOM since BC allows it, and stay in A&S! I am taking Financial Accounting this semester to start my CSOM experience.

Last year, I lived on Upper Campus in Loyola Dormitory and this year I live in an eight-person suite in Walsh on Lower! I am loving it so far.

My first weekend back, in addition to watching BC dominate Northeastern in football, I went into Boston with my boyfriend (we met in Loyola in the beginning of last year!). We started at Boston Commons (the park, lots of people, grass, benches, paths) and migrated through Beacon Hill (tons of beautiful, really expensive homes tucked in a quiet little neighborhood), and walked along the Charles River all the way to a Boston University T-stop! It was really relaxing and it was a good way to spend a gorgeous day.

This weekend was Parents' Weekend. I always think it's really funny to watch all the parents walking around campus and in the dining halls and even in classes with their son/daughter! My boyfriend is from New Hampshire, so his parents came down to watch BC football beat Wake Forest. It was a very nerve wracking game! We had what seemed like a safe lead for a while, but then Wake Forest scored two touchdowns in the end of the 4th quarter to tie the game! Luckily, we made an exciting victory in overtime. After the game, we went to the North End (Italian section of Boston) for a delicious dinner!

Well, I think I'm going to head to the Plex (gym) but if you have any further questions feel free to email me at kroening@bc.edu or keep reading my posts! I hope to post about once a week.

Libby

Marathon Monday!

2009-04-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the 113th Boston Marathon, but it was my first experience witnessing the madness. At Boston College, Marathon Monday is a huge event, one surely looked forward to by all and definitely not to be missed.

In my first year, I chose to partake in the event with a club called the Campus School Volunteers. It was a phenomenal experience. The Campus School is a place for severely handicapped children ages 3-22. They require one-to-one care and many expensive pieces of equipment. The marathoners raise money for the school, and run the marathon for the kids. It was AMAZING! It's a goal that many people in December don't think they can achieve, but after lots of hard work and dedication, our dreams come true as we dash toward the finish line from Hopkinton, MA to Copley Square in Boston.

The greatest thing that I want to stress is the excitement from peers while passing BC. Everyone is so excited, even know they didn't know me, because when you see someone from BC you just feel an overwhelming sense of pride. I felt like I was flying, with everyone slapping my hand and screaming my name. With all of the pride and excitement, BC is the place to be to watch marathon hopefuls make their way to the top of Heartbreak Hill. It's such an amazing time, whether you're running or watching, and can't wait until next year's race!

From MY freshman year to YOUR freshman year

2009-04-14T17:34:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Here it is in early April, and depending on where you are at school right now, you may have anywhere from three to ten weeks left of high school. Everyone here at BC, however, has a mere three weeks before finals begin, a week of finals, then off we go into the early summer, eagerly awaiting the day we get to return to the Heights.

For me especially, coming back is going to be great. We "won" the housing lottery, as is an appropriate expression, and 7 of my friends and I managed to get an 8-person suite in Walsh, on Lower Campus (a long shot more convenient than Newton, but I will miss the more comfortable atmosphere). Many people were not as lucky: though one of my roommates right now had a group of 8 that also got it, my other two present roommates (in the same group) didn't get 8-man rooms, and today also missed out on the 4 person apartments. They have one more chance, then may end up on Upper Campus, in the sophomore section on College Road (fondly dubbed "Co-Ro"). Wish them luck with Lower!

It also seems to be time for me to put in a shameless plug for the marching band; we get to come back early for band camp in August (which, for perspective, takes more energy than my football doubles in high school). If you can play an instrument, it's a great way to meet people, practice playing, and keep busy early in freshmen year. You are also welcome to look into it if you decide to go to any college in the Boston area!

AND, just in case you didn't realize it, the deadline for deciding on a college is swiftly approaching. I know how much a struggle that can be, and being (relatively) fresh out of the process, feel free to shoot me an email with any question/comments/concerns, or about really anything. Best wishes and Happy (late) Easter!

Adieu for now!

One week!

2009-04-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Sorry it's been so long, so much has been going on! I'm one week away from the big day-- Marathon Monday! Although I'm a little disappointed I won't be partaking in the festivities on campus, I'm really looking forward to hitting that 21 mile mark and running past all the screaming Boston College fans. As I've mentioned before, I'm running with the Campus School Volunteers, along with about 150 other BC students. I'm very excited - but will be very relieved when it's over!

Now that I'm completely done with midterms for the semester (I had 3 right before spring break!), I'm on the home stretch of this school year. Class registration happened last week, and luckily I got into most of the classes I needed/wanted to take. It's weird to think 2 years of college are already over - and some of my friends are going abroad next semester, which is also weird to think about. England, Scotland, Sweden, China... they'll be everywhere! Last week was also the housing lottery - I found out I'll be living in a 4-man in Edmond's! There were 8 of us, but with 5 people going abroad in the Spring, we figured it would be better to block two 4-mans. It should be great.

Tomorrow night I have club field hockey practice (in preparation for our game at Brandeis) and an Irish Society Movie Night-- Boondock Saints!

Well, until next time,
Megan

Random pranks and crazy friends

2009-04-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

So yesterday was April Fool's Day, and boy did the pranks go down like crazy. I'm part of a discrete group of improvisers called Jumbo Shrimprov. We all got together and dressed up like we were going to work out (in the 80's) and had a ridiculous marathon across the Dustbowl that lasted about 10 minutes. Our instructions were to race at a .5 pace, as though we were moving through jello, very thick jello. We generated quite a large crowd, and the entire thing was not only one of the funniest things I've ever done at BC, but also made me feel like I was part of something amazing. People had no idea what was going on-which was the beauty of it.

Then later we did "ghosting" in O'Neill Plaza. Basically, we would follow people so closely it was like we were breathing down their neck, and after one person "latched" on, about 15 others would come out and follow together. Once the person (if they did) realized they were being followed, we would disperse really fast. It took a while for people to catch on but once they did they were all laughs. I love pulling silly pranks and such, and the crowd enjoyed it so much.

When I got back to my room at night, my friends and I realized that one of my friends switched all of our stuffed animals and put them in different rooms. Being here at BC is so much hard work and can be so stressful, but on the days like today, I smile and laugh more than I could have ever imagined, and I realize that I am in an amazing place with so many different, cool people, and it's an adventure every day.

Keeping you posted,

Dana

Ommmm...

2009-03-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hello again,

Week's recap: Wednesday, got a chem test back - improved from last test by 27%! Thursday's chem lab went relatively well, though my partner and I were last out. Ear-training and sight-singing lab (required for music majors, open to all) went well, though I pity those around me who have to hear me sing.

Friday: in-class chem quiz I definitely needed to have studied for more (two quick questions, I got at least one right). Bio exam went well, and Perspectives quiz on Kant was all right. Friday night, silly friends and I built a bed-sheet fort in the study lounge of Keyes, hung out there all night.

Saturday: went to see BC bOp! jazz ensemble perform at biggest show of year - it was phenomenal (they compete and perform internationally). This was followed by two hours of ice skating in the hockey rink in Conte, put on by UGBC - lots of fun!

This is clearly the time of year that Student Admissions starts working overtime. The trees start to shake off the winter with little buds and beginnings of leaves, those all-important letters are being sent to and fro all across the country, and excited and - if at all like me - extremely confused high school seniors start trekking around the globe (or so it seems) to figure out what they want to do next year. For the past weeks and in ever-increasing numbers, BC students get to watch potential fellow Eagles wander around campus wondering what it is that makes our school so great.

Looking back now, I am amazed that it has already been a year since I was doing the same.

I just want to offer what advice I have, being fresh out of the dreaded Common App system: take it easy for a bit. It's always good to sift through data and tour schools and think about pros and cons or however you're trying to make a decision, but your mind and your life can't take too much of that. Take an hour a week or so to just sit back and relax: pray, meditate, write a poem, go for a jog; a general brain de-tox. It will help enormously in the overall process.

One other, more concrete tip: when it comes to choices, reactions can speak louder than anything: put the schools you're considering in a hat, pull them out one-by-one and see how you feel the instant you read it. Relieved? Check it as possible. Very disheartened? Reconsider it. Obviously not a perfect method, but it helped me out.

Good luck, and I can't wait to see any of you around campus, visiting, or perhaps, studying?

Joe

Campus events - ALC Showdown and the Bostonians!

2009-03-24T15:22:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!

So I wanted to tell you all about this amazing campus event I went to on Friday. It's called the AHANA Leadership Council Showdown, and it features all the hottest dance clubs on campus, both cultural and technical, in a competition that no one wants to miss. Since its birth several years ago, the event has moved from the small Robsham Theatre to Conte Forum. It was an amazing display of talent, and showed how diverse our community truly is. It was amazing to see so many different cultural groups, from Brazilian to Indian to Hawaiian, all showing us what they have been working on. The dance groups were amazing. The step groups Sexual Chocolate, an all male step group, and F.I.S.T.S., an all female step group, were just fantastic. If you haven't seen step dancing, it is a sight not to be missed. The hip hop groups Synergy and Phaymus were also amazing, but my favorite was Synergy. They came in second place, leaving Fuego, the most spectacular Latino dance group, to come in first. For the cultural event, Masti, the Southeast Asian dance club, outperformed all others and came out on top. The intensity was really awesome, and with an attendance of about 3,000 people, you didn't want to be left out!

Saturday night was the Spring Cafe for the a Capella group the Bostonians. They are my favorite group on campus out of all the dancers and singers who perform. They are the oldest co-ed a Capella group and they are just phenomenal singers. Absolutely extraordinary. I've been to two shows, and both have rooms that are packed and dedicated fans who wouldn't miss the show for the world. It was an awesome weekend.

There is always so much to do on campus, and these are just a few of the events that occur. There are always events at the O'Connell House, the Rat, the Chocolate Bar, plus movie nights, theatre productions, comedy shows, and so much more. It's such an awesome place to be with never a dull moment. Of course, it's always nice to stay in with friends and pop in an old movie :)

Weekend Update

2009-03-21T14:58:00.001-07:00

Afternoon!

Quick note: today, I saw a whole bunch of tulips starting to sprout! It’s that time of year again!

OK, so this weekend is a busy one for me – in a good way. Last night, a couple friends and I headed into the city to go to a salsa dancing club, called Mambo’s, which was amazing – it’s all ages, cheap, and they even provide lessons for beginners! This is our second time, the first trip was hosted by BC.

(This is a good time to pause and mention the T system, for non-locals – the MBTA, or Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, provides public transportation around Boston. There are two stops from BC, one right out front of the main entrance and one just down the street, accessible via the BC shuttle. A T ride is only $1.70 with a free “Charlie Card”.)

Today, we went back into the city to visit the Garment District, a two-story clothing/costume shop near MIT with all kinds of costumes and inexpensive secondhand clothing for all occasions from all eras. Here, I was looking for a green suit and shirt ($23 total), which will be used tonight at the culmination of the weekend: Middlemarch. Middlemarch is an annual tradition, a costume/theme dance here at BC, involving a secret panel of students to set it up and announce its theme and the instructions on how to get tickets, via scavenger hunt, in the beginning of March (this year's theme: Board Games! The reason I need a green suit: six of us are going as the Clue characters; I am, naturally, Mr. Green). Just imagine: such a secret and high-scale event that it has closed the O’Connell House, the hangout on Upper Campus, for the past week. I can’t wait to see how it looks!

Have to go get ready for later,
Joe

4Boston!

2009-03-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hi again!

I wanted to just tell you a little about my experience volunteering with the 4Boston group. The group volunteers for four hours each week, with a one hour group reflection each week. At first, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that their three pillars, social justice, community, and spirituality meant a lot to me, and that I wanted to become a part of something important here at school.

After going through the application process and the interview that followed, I got chosen for my first choice and was so excited to get started! My choice, to volunteer with children at the Franciscan Hospital for Children, was something that I thought would enable me to gain experience in the field that I am interesting in focusing my career one while also helping families at the same time. It's been a whirlwind of an experience. I have grown so close to my group; weekly reflections, which I thought would be more of a hassle than anything, are greatly looked forward to and enjoyed. We have so much together, just sharing stories and laughing together, while also focusing on the very serious nature of the work that we do. I realize that we are a very integral community of volunteers at the hospital, and it's worth every minute I spend.

I work on a floor with newborns and a few toddlers who suffer from genetic disorders or very severe respiratory problems. Many spend their days alone, and have been in the hospital since birth, with the possibility of depending on machines to keep them alive for life. Sometimes I just get to hold the babies, and I look at their little fingers and try to give them the love and care that they deserve. I've realized that even a few minutes spent with a child in need is better than nothing at all.

I have several friends who volunteer at other 4Boston placements, and the similarities that exist are strong. Each one of us dedicates so much time to work for the betterment for others in the surrounding communities. Recognizing that others are in need of dire help is important, especially for those of us who are fortunate to be here at Boston College. It's great to know that we are recognized and greatly appreciated both within our school community and in the surrounding neighborhoods of children and their families.

The verdict of life as a Newton freshman

2009-03-17T09:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! This is my first post, but I'm really excited to be able to share what my experience has been like thus far.

I'm a freshman and I live on Newton Campus. At first, I was upset to have to rely on the bus to get to main campus and to be so isolated from the rest of the school, but the prospect of living with all freshman has greatly outweighed its few disadvantages. Living on Newton is one of my favorite parts of school. Unlike Upper Campus, you get the feeling of going "home" at the end of the day, and you have the opportunity to leave campus and classes behind you.

I found that my first few weeks at school back in the fall were eased by the fact that I knew everyone was in the same boat as me. Walking into the dining hall on Main Campus, I walked over to a young lady and asked if I could sit with her, to which she responded "I'm not a freshman". Ok, so not all people here are so rude; in fact, most aren't. But at least walking into Stuart Dining Hall I knew that everyone was a freshman and I felt more at ease walking up to people and introducing myself.

Living on Newton brings everyone really close together in the sense that we all see each other some way or another from time to time, whether it is in the dining hall or waiting for the bus, or riding the bus to and from main campus. If you're considering living situations, definitely give Newton a chance. Riding the bus is not as big of a deal AT ALL as I thought it would be. Having the beautiful campus around allows us to be able to throw around a Frisbee or sit on the ground with friends and do work. It's such a great place to be!

-Dana

Chemistry goop and other such goings-on

2009-03-12T14:40:00.001-07:00

Well hey there!

So, chemistry lab today was probably the most fun I have had in science lab since the fourth grade. We were studying polymers and their properties – translation, we made different kinds of goop, then played with them. I just wanted to share this awesome experience with the world.

Yesterday was a big day for me, I got to office hours of two of my professors for the first time, both of which were extremely helpful (office hours = optional periods where students can come in and ask professors any questions; often regarding class, but not always – Professor Wolfman of General Chemistry talked about the closely-kept secret U2 concert being held nearby). Since I am still up in the air about what major(s) I want to pursue, I am trying to poke around a bit more thoroughly. Though my general biology lecture is around 200 students (the only larger class I have heard of on campus is an economics lecture) and general chemistry just under 100, the professors are great in small-scale office discussions. Most, if not all, professors hold office hours every week at various times. And since I came back this semester with a new drive to get everything I can out of this education, office hours and TA (teaching assistant) discussion sections are invaluable.

Unfortunately, while I would love to stay and talk more about my classes and how to choose them (PEPs are key – student reviews of many teachers throughout the university), and to continue playing with synthesized goop, I have to run to band and dinner, after which I will be reading Rousseau, writing Harmonic progressions in preparation for a take-home midterm exam, quickly going over our chemistry chapter for our quiz tomorrow, and beginning a paper on Calvin’s place in modern philosophical thought. Those Jesuit ideals of a liberal arts education and rounded character not exactly ignored here at BC.

So, until next post!
Joe

2009-03-07T14:00:00.001-08:00

Hello again!

It's been a while, but I've just arrived back in Boston after Spring Break. The few weeks before were quite hectic, with papers due and midterms in my economics and math classes. It was a much needed break, but it's great to be back! Campus is still a bit empty... most people will probably be arriving back tomorrow. Anyway, some of my friends who went on Appalachia are back on campus now as well. They all said it was such an amazing experience, and I'm contemplating going next year. I almost regret not doing it! So far I've heard stories of building houses, playgrounds, and other little jobs around communities. It really seems like a worth-while opportunity.

An event I participated in before break but didn't have time to write about was the Campus School Broom Hockey Tournament. This was another fundraiser for the campus school, similar to that of the Marathon Team I'm a part of. A team of ten of my friends got together, made awesome team t-shirts, and headed down to Conte Forum on a Sunday afternoon to show our skills in Broom Hockey- hockey played with brooms and a volleyball on the ice rink, in sneakers. It was a GREAT time- and my team even made it to the semi-finals. It was an awesome event, all for a wonderful cause.

Well, I guess I should go make my rounds through Walsh to see if any of my other friends have returned from their breaks. Returning to campus has given me a mental block-- I'm not sure what else I wanted to write about!

Until next time,
Megan

2009-02-08T17:29:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! This is my first time writing on this so let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Megan, and I'm a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. Technically, I'm just a math major, but I plan on double-majoring with economics as well. Usually when I tell people that, they act like I'm crazy... but so far, it's not too bad.

Anyway, it's a Sunday night here at BC, which means I'm taking a break from most of the work I've put off for the weekend. I always think the weekends will be so relaxing and give me time to catch up, but it's always the complete opposite. There are always sooo many different things going on that make me procrastinate even more. Yesterday I woke up early to try to be productive. I went to the gym for a quick workout, but it turned out that the varsity tennis team had a match right on the courts in the Plex. I had finished my run on the treadmill, but I ended up staying for awhile to watch the boys play against Colgate. It was amazing to see that on a Saturday at 10am, there were still plenty of BC students and parents out to support their friends/children.

Later on in the afternoon, some of my friends and I went into Boston for dinner and shopping. Having the T stop right on campus is so convenient... and even if the B line is a little too slow sometimes, you can take the Comm Ave bus to the D line and it's just as simple. That's been one of my favorite parts of BC- having the city right at your fingertips, but not actually living in it. Anyway, we shopped on Newbury Street and ate, then headed back to campus.

I wish I had time to write more but I have to get back to my work. Hopefully I can get to bed at a decent time... I'm exhausted. I'm training to run the Boston Marathon with a group of about 100 other students through the Campus School. Every Sunday morning we do our long group runs, so today was a 13-miler through the streets of Newton and Chestnut Hill. Needless to say, I'm quite tired! Hopefully this will all pay off on April 20th- Marathon Monday!

Have a good week everyone,
Megan

2009-02-01T10:16:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

I just returned to the Heights from an exciting weekend in New Jersey with the BC Figure Skating Club Team. We were competing at the 2009 Eastern Sectionals Synchronized Skating Championships, or so it says on the gold medal hanging from my neck. Wait? Did I say gold medal? Yes, I did. We won.

Something you will learn quickly at BC is that the motto "Ever to Excel" really rings true, as corny as it sounds. People here are not just excellent students, but they also are amazingly talented outside of the classroom. Take my lovely floor of Gonzaga as a microcosm for the campus. We have two varsity swimmers, a hockey player, a lacrosse player, two girls who sing in the Chorale, one of whom has just been cast in the spring musical (congrats), almost an entire intramural volleyball team, and two members of varsity crew; and that's just from the top of my very sleep-deprived head. My point is that as a university we're good at what we do. Now, what if you don't play a varsity sport? That's where club sports and intramural sports come in. If you get your "exercise" fix from hiking up the Million Dollar Stairs, then no fear there are many people on my hall alone that feel the same way.

So back to the competition. What a blast. It was my first synchro competition; I skated singles through high school and I loved it. The highlight I would say was singing "For Boston" right before we stepped on the ice to compete and having the ice monitor, a BC alum, join in. When you are walking around in BC gear, it still amazes me how many people approach you or yell "Go Eagles!!!" which happened several times in the airport. I would like to say that once an Eagle, always an Eagle rings true here. Beyond that it was great getting to spend so much time with my teammates. The win was more the cherry on the sundae if you will.

So that's all I've got for now folks. I'm heading off to a FACES meeting in a few and need to get ready. TTFN.

Kristin

Spring Awakening?

2009-01-21T23:14:00.000-08:00

The spring semester is beginning, and while not exactly warm and relaxing, it has started with some pretty sweet moments.

First, and most importantly, of course: it is absolutely prime sledding season. Though the weather is WICKED cold, everyone came back from break with nice warm winter gear, which I enjoyed seeing after having waved goodbye to a friend going home to California in flip flops. Seriously, though – it’s winter. It’s supposed to be cold. Good old Mother Nature dropped a foot or so of snow, which I naturally had to shovel, being home for the holidays. Now, many have found hills around campus, especially here on Newton, to get trays and sleds out and fly down in all kinds of creative - and slightly insane - ways.

We started classes a week ago; we have until tomorrow when Add/Drop period ends to finalize our schedules, and I am still moving around in my schedule. So far so good, though – my professors are great and class times are really quite convenient.

I just went to a meeting for College Bowl, similar to Academic Bowl apparently, which I was never part of, but it deals with trivia. Last night was Zombie, Pirate and Ninja themed night. I hope to go to Laser Tag this Saturday at the O’Connell House, the center of freshmen social life on Upper, and maybe back into the city – my friends and I visited the Museum of Fine Arts for free, since we go to BC. Other extracurriculars abound, and I just applied for a job with the IT support staff.

In Organisms and Populations class, we learned that a blue whale’s testicles weigh over a ton, but a fruit fly has the largest sperm, longer in fact than its body… and this actually related to the lesson in evolutionary progress. In chemistry, we passed around blocks of dry ice that could freeze our fingers off if we held them for too long. Cold potato, anyone? In my philosophy/theology class, we discussed the various college-life habitats, the mating and courting patterns of freshmen, and social structure based on a BAC of 16.7 (or something ridiculous) and the goal of college students in general being able to replace their blood entirely with alcohol. Believe me, these classes are not boring – and far from being inapplicable to life. Except maybe the biology facts… but as a lesson, make sure to put plenty of effort into choosing courses at any school. The teacher can make or break your future in that subject.

Anyway, that’s it for now, I am not envying those that have to go through the selection and application process, though I do sympathize. Good night and good luck!

Joe M.

Vending machines.

2008-12-31T10:12:00.001-08:00

I would like to write about something extremely important to me - the vending machines on campus, and their evil vendetta against me.

You might think that I’m exaggerating severely, but oh, no, if only I could make this up. You see, I am slightly addicted to Sprite. Maybe more than slightly addicted. I’m lucky enough to be on a campus that carries Coke products, so the vending machines are supposedly well-stocked. I am quite used to said vending machines being sold out of Sprite when I have a craving, and it is always a slightly letdown to swipe my Eagle card, hit the Sprite button, and see that tragic “SOLD OUT” flash at me. Or the other day, when I was taking a break from tutoring in the Math Lab and needed something to drink, I got a very unfortunate “CASH ONLY” notice. Honestly, hardly anyone carries cash on this campus. You just don’t need it, your Eagle Card does everything. When the Sprite is not sold out and the machine decides that it’s accepting cards, though, the excitement I get upon hearing the machine make vending noises is ridiculous, as I anticipate my beautiful can of soda popping out at the bottom.

As if it weren’t bad enough that the machines like to run out of my most precious commodity, though, sometimes they just like to mess with my head. Earlier in the semester, when I was watching a movie with some friends, I needed Sprite- badly. So I grabbed a friend, took the elevator down to the lobby of Edmond’s, swiped my card, and hit the Sprite button. I heard vending noises- the sure sign of success!- and got giddy with anticipation of my bubbly refreshment. The clanking and machine noises seemed to be taking a bit longer than usual, and suddenly ceased, but no Sprite had appeared yet. I shot my friend a very confused look, and then glanced at the machine. “SOLD OUT.”

EXCUSE ME? “Sold out”??? Then why did you clink and clank at me, Mr. Vending Machine? Seriously. You’re not supposed to make vending noises unless you are going to VEND.

Well, you can imagine that I really, really needed Sprite now, especially because I thought I was going to get some. So my friend and I trotted over to the next building (Walsh), waited for someone to let us in, and then went over to the vending machine. I swiped my card, hit the button for Sprite, and heard the much-anticipated clinking and clanking noises. SUCCESS! Really, machines only make those clinking and clanking sounds when it’s going to provide the selected beverage. That one in Edmond’s was just a fluke. I surely had the unfortunate luck or having had the person before me buy the last Sprite, was all.

Wait, what? Where is my Sprite, Mr. Walsh Vending Machine?? “SOLD OUT”? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Okay, this just means war. Not only do I still have no Sprite, oh, no, that’s not enough for these machines. They must also fake me out with their stupid clinking and their absurd clanking.

At this point, my friend described me as being like a very angry pregnant woman being denied the one treat she is desperately craving. That’s why he quite happily followed along as I stormed off to find the vending machines in the next building, the Gate. At least my plight was providing entertainment for someone, I suppose. At any rate, we find the vending machines, though it doesn’t look promising- the snack machine is completely empty- but I swipe my card any way. The clinking and clanking sounds now mean nothing to me… I must have managed to un-Pavlovian dog myself. What’s that actually called? Extinction of classical conditioning. Thank you, psych class.

Wait, really? There’s actually Sprite here??? YES! THANK GOODNESS!

The snow lay on the ground...

2008-12-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

So, this morning I was awoken by my roommate at 9:30 because it was snowing. Great white fluffy bits of sky were falling outside my window. The excitement was palpable.

I went down to McElroy to grab some food with a friend from my hall. After that I came back to my room and started my last chemistry homework of the semester before another friend texted me and asked if I would go to Mac with her; always up for food and prolonging any work, I obliged. After a french fry fueled discussion of the weekend's events, we decided we should go back up to Gonzaga and try to get some work done, it being finals week and all.

Back in my room, I make some raspberry tea and snuggle up under a blanket to check my email, then my Facebook, then the yoga schedule, then my Facebook and email again in case anything had changed. After feeling as if I had wasted enough time, I decided to start planning out my study schedule. We only have one more day of class tomorrow (Monday), and then two study days before finals week. Then I decided you, as a prospective student at Boston College, would love to hear about my day thus far and wrote this blog entry.

Tonight, I'll probably go to Mac again to grab some dinner and then possibly to a coffee shop near campus for an a cappella show and then Christmas Mass on Lower. It all depends on how much work I accomplish in the next few hours.

Until we speak again,

Kristin

It is the End of the World (Semester) as We Know It

2008-12-03T17:23:00.000-08:00

So the semester is winding down; and by winding down I mean in the last week I've done more work than I thought was possible for one human being. If you're starting to feel sorry for me, I've also managed to watch almost the entire third season of Grey's Anatomy. What I have not done is sleep.

Today I turned in my final project for my documentary film class with Professor Michalczyk. I decided to make a press kit for Errol Morris' Film The Thin Blue Line. The documentary is a gripping quest for justice in a 1980's murder case. When I delivered my project, Professor Michalczyk suggested I watch Morris' film Standard Operating Procedure on the Iraq War next.

This afternoon, I went to the math lab like I always do, even though I've turned in my last homework for the semester. I talked with my friends for a bit before going upstairs to the English department in Carney to meet with a Professor I hope to have in class next semester. After that I walked down to lower with a friend and caught the Comm. Ave bus in front of Conte forum. The Comm. Ave bus takes students, mostly juniors, who live off campus home as well as allowing all students a quick trip to Cleveland circle or to Boston as the bus allows students easy access to both the D and C line. I made a quick trip to Boston before returning to my room to do work.

Around 6, my friend Jane who lives down the hall texted me to see if I was planning on going to the review session my Gen Chem teacher was holding tonight for our test on Friday. After grabbing a quick bite in Mac (McElroy), we went over to Higgins for the session. Now I'm back in my room, working on my papers for my writing portfolio and contemplating another episode of Grey's. Then I think I'm going to hit the sack early tonight and rest up before finals next week.

Until next time,

Kristin

A Day in the Life of a Math Major

2008-12-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 1

8:57AM- My alarm goes off. I hit snooze after exactly one second of "Accidentally in Love" by Counting Crows.
9:06AM- My alarm goes off again. I hit snooze again.
9:11AM- I finally roll out of bed, wrap myself in my blanket, turn off my alarm, and sit at my computer.
9:23AM- I realize I should probably stop Facebooking and start getting ready for the day. I grab some clothes and hop in the shower.
9:36AM- I'm back at my computer again. Whoops!
9:42AM- I head out of my building, across the parking lot and up through the parking garage elevator. I'm just not feeling the Million Dollar Stairs today.
9:58AM- I arrive in Fulton for my Abstract Algebra class just in time to get back the exam we had before Thanksgiving break, and then settle in for some note-taking.
10:52AM- My roommate and I arrive in Hillside, snatch a table (surprisingly, there are some empty ones today!) and get in line for sandwiches. One of my friends who works there makes me a fantastic chicken club with lots of honey mustard, and I take an extra side to go with my frips (fries+chips=...). Honey mustard is heaven, but I could seriously live off of honey mustard with frips.
11:28AM- Realize I didn’t finish my Probability homework. Take out said homework, realize I actually had finished it after all, and put it away again.
11:47AM- Roomie and I arrive in our Probability classroom to get our ideal seats, and also start taking down the notes the professor has already put on the boards while discussing the He Said/She Said column of The Heights.
12:53PM- Head over to Carney to tutor in the Math Lab for a couple hours, and spend some time grading math homework for Calc 2 when no one needs tutoring.
3:00PM- Run back to Edmond’s to grab my ID and blood donor card so I can go to the blood drive.
3:30PM- Check in at the blood drive in Gasson, work on a paper while I wait, then donate blood, eat some cookies and drink some juice. For some reason, cookies at blood drives are fantastic. Maybe it’s the lack of blood.
5:00PM- Meet up with my aunt for a while, have some nice conversations.
5:50PM- Meet up with a classmate to work on our Psychology project. Spend an hour or so analyzing our data and talking. Her room in 90 is fantastic, I’m very jealous of her bay windows.
7:54PM- Arrive back in my room, and start trying to read for my Psych exam I have on Thursday. One of my friends comes by to show me the BC Men’s Ice Hockey poster, and point out where we are on it. We look at the poster for a good fifteen minutes or so, discussing how cheesy and poorly photo shopped it is, but how much we enjoy it anyways.
8:11PM- She leaves and I start reading again.
8:23PM- Another friend comes in to talk about Christmas present ideas. We finally figure out what she should get, and I finish my last page of reading.
8:49PM- I head next door to Walsh to do some work and hang out with two of my sophomore friends. One of them puts in a load of laundry, and we go back to her room to talk and look over the script proposals for the CCE's next murder mystery comedy show. Very little work is accomplished.
11:18PM- We realize the laundry has been left in the washing machine for at least an hour extra, and run down to put it in the drier. I make her use her Eagle card to buy me some Reeses Cups. Go back upstairs and proceed to spend an hour watching youtube videos, including Disney Sing-along Songs. We keep an eye on her laundry this time using LaundryView on the UGBC website.
12:40AM- When my friend goes down to get her laundry, I decide I should head home and go to bed. Arrive back in my room to find a note from my roommate on my desk saying "I like your face." Leave her a note that says "I like your face more," and go to bed.

Earbuds and Strangers

2008-10-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

So, here I was walking down Linden Lane about two weeks ago (above). I was headed towards the bus stop to go back to Newton campus, coming from the fourth floor of Lyons Hall, where I had been practicing piano skillz for my music theory class (and just for fun - consequently, there are 10 or 11 practice rooms in Lyons and some elsewhere around campus with pianos in them that are almost always available, if you want to play).

Anyway, I was walking back, listening to my iPod, when I happened to run into my Perspectives professor (Perspectives is a core curriculum course that combines two semesters of theology and two semesters of philosophy into one year-long course, gets rid of core requirements and is one of the most interesting - albeit most difficult - classes I am taking and that I have heard about). We talked for a little bit, which struck me as awesome, considering the size of the school and the number of things she probably had to get done (we have a pretty intimate class, 21 kids, though my largest lecture is Gen Chem and is only 51). When we were leaving, she said, "You know, you shouldn't have both of those ear buds in when you're walking around; it makes it seems like you're trying to avoid interaction" (which, as you may have guessed from my posts, I generally don't do - I am pretty outgoing). So, I tested this theory, and low and behold, in the past two weeks there has been a noticeably different connection with people around me when I wear one, none or both ear buds. Even between strangers, get a head nod or smile with at least one ear open, but when I have both in, I get the *glance/avoid gaze* type deal. So there are two lessons: most people here are friendly enough to make a connection while walking by a complete stranger, and when in public, try not to wear both earbuds and it will open you up a little.

Hooray extracurricular lessons! Thanks to my professor for the insight, and please come back to see another update within a week!

BBFN, YFN Joe! (see last post)

This is my life.

2008-10-16T13:10:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

My name is Kristin Canfield. I'm from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and I'm a freshman at BC in the College of Arts and Sciences. As of now, I plan to double major in math and English and possibly be pre-med or pre-law (I'm only a freshman). I live on Upper Campus with about 60% of my fellow freshman, which means I have the luxury of rolling out of bed at 8:52 and still making it to my 9:00 am General Chemistry class. Skills, I know.

So far at BC, I've been involved with the Figure Skating Club and Student Admissions Program, and I tutor a high school student in math through the Neighborhood Center. I also am really interested in a organization on campus called the Global Justice Project, but so far it has been difficult for me to make their meetings. This semester I'm taking General Chemistry, Multivariable Calculus, First-Year Writing Seminar, Economics, and Documentary Films.

As a freshman, the "college process" is still fresh in my mind, so I understand how stressful and confusing it is, but trust me, it'll work out. Well that's all I have for you right now, so Good Night and Good Luck.

Kristin

My Entire Life! (But Not Really)

2008-09-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

My name is Joe, originally from Medway, MA, and I am a freshman (woo high school… I can still feel it in my bones…) here at B.C. in the College of Arts and Sciences. Well, that’s all I have time for, I need to get back to reading Plato’s Republic (and rereading, according to my professor). Goodbye for now!

Just kidding! B.C. definitely has kept me busy, but not so much that I don’t have a couple extra minutes to talk about myself on a blog occasionally. And perhaps run down to the local ice cream parlor, soaking wet, every time it rains… but that’s a story for a different day.

So the really abbrev.ed “me”: I am double majored in music and biochemistry, taking classes of General Chemistry, Music Theory, Calculus, and Perspectives (philosophy and theology all combined into one really sweet class). I am in the Screaming Eagles Marching Band (fantastic gig, I am sure I will have a post about it later on), and hope to photograph for an on-campus magazine.

I live in Keyes, on the Newton campus, with 40% of the freshmen here at BC, and absolutely love it. If you later hear anything bad about Newton campus, disregard it immediately!

Anyway, that is my life as of yet, which I am sure will get a lot more interesting very quickly, so stay tuned! Thanks for reading this far, and please feel free to leave questions or comments or concerns or any other just heaping piles of words strung together in any legible way! I would love to be able to reply to people curious/interested in BC (or just people that have no idea what else to do).

BBFN,
~Your friendly neighborhood Joe

Sparknoting the Basics

2008-09-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! My name is Emily, and I'm from Maine. So I live in an igloo and can ride a moose.

Okay, not really. But you would be surprised at the number of people that actually believe that. It's pretty fantastic.

More seriously, though, BC is only two and a half hours or so from my home, so I can see my family pretty frequently. Or not. It's really up to me. And a very major plus side is that BC is actually consistently ten degrees warmer than home!

I'm a Math major with a French minor in the class of 2010. My current residence is Edmond's Hall down on lower campus, though I was on Upper my freshman year. Edmond's is pretty fantastic for me since it has kitchens, which allows me to bake excessive amounts. It definitely is a great de-stresser for me, and I guess for my friends who benefit from the brownies and cookies and cupcakes generated by my roommate and yours truly.

I'm involved in the Dance Organization of BC- I choreographed a number for our February show last year, and performed in it both freshman and sophomore years. This year I'll be teaching some studio classes, since I'm preparing to go abroad in January (London! I'm so excited). I've done some theater shows and I also joined a group last semester called "The CCE" ("The Committee for Creative Enactments," we've been calling it "The Committee" as of late. We do murder mystery shows- sort've like the movie Clue, only student written- and improv comedy). I also volunteer with the Student Admissions Program. I like to play Frisbee in the middle of the night, find swing sets and act like I’m five years old again, and go on random “field trips” with my friends (which often result in burritos or ice cream).

So that's the very brief version of my life at Boston College thus far! Now it's time for bed since I have to get up in ummm... far too short a time, at any rate.

Welcome!

2008-09-18T15:09:00.000-07:00

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