BU vs. BC Forum

[BCLS]

I would also like to say that when I decided BC over BU money was by far the biggest factor, but feel is significant. BC is VERY collegial (read: we all get drunk together...a lot). The school atmosphere is very pleasant, people will always share notes and outlines, help each other out if struggling, and invest their time in making the school a better place. BC students generally all live near each other and hang out together, hence the feeling of community. I got the impression that BU students didn't have the same environment when I visited.

Everyone I've talked to about BC makes it sound like an extension of college. If you're straight out, thats probably a good thing. If you're not, you might find BU more inviting.

I took 2 years off and love BC, but to each their own.

Loved BC here as well. BC ITCR

[ItsMyTimeBoston]

I would also like to say that when I decided BC over BU money was by far the biggest factor, but feel is significant. BC is VERY collegial (read: we all get drunk together...a lot). The school atmosphere is very pleasant, people will always share notes and outlines, help each other out if struggling, and invest their time in making the school a better place. BC students generally all live near each other and hang out together, hence the feeling of community. I got the impression that BU students didn't have the same environment when I visited.

Everyone I've talked to about BC makes it sound like an extension of college. If you're straight out, thats probably a good thing. If you're not, you might find BU more inviting.

I took 2 years off and love BC, but to each their own.

Loved BC here as well. BC ITCR

I'm closer to 30 and love BC. There's little to no immaturity and everyone (students, faculty and staff) are all very warm and helpful. There's a great community feeling at BC.

[Blindmelon]

I'm closer to 30 and love BC. There's little to no immaturity and everyone (students, faculty and staff) are all very warm and helpful. There's a great community feeling at BC.

A lot of BC students on this board apparently. I'd echo most of this for BU.

[colonelnerd]

OP here.

I just want to thank everyone who weighed in on this thread, particularly those who attend or attended one of the two schools. There was a bit of trolling (inevitable), but I know this has been helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for others.

In case anyone wanted to know, I ultimately decided BC because of the great experience I had with all the the alums I talked to. Of course this is a very small sample size, and only in my experience, but BC alums just seemed far more open and happy to help. It was that sense of community that made the difference to me. This is not to say that BU is any lesser in my view; this was just my experience.

Thanks again all!

[Blindmelon]

OP here.

I just want to thank everyone who weighed in on this thread, particularly those who attend or attended one of the two schools. There was a bit of trolling (inevitable), but I know this has been helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for others.

In case anyone wanted to know, I ultimately decided BC because of the great experience I had with all the the alums I talked to. Of course this is a very small sample size, and only in my experience, but BC alums just seemed far more open and happy to help. It was that sense of community that made the difference to me. This is not to say that BU is any lesser in my view; this was just my view.

Thanks again all!

Congrats on the decision!

[BCLS]

OP here.

I just want to thank everyone who weighed in on this thread, particularly those who attend or attended one of the two schools. There was a bit of trolling (inevitable), but I know this has been helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for others.

In case anyone wanted to know, I ultimately decided BC because of the great experience I had with all the the alums I talked to. Of course this is a very small sample size, and only in my experience, but BC alums just seemed far more open and happy to help. It was that sense of community that made the difference to me. This is not to say that BU is any lesser in my view; this was just my view.

Thanks again all!

you made a good choice!! Congrats.

[ItsMyTimeBoston]

OP here.

I just want to thank everyone who weighed in on this thread, particularly those who attend or attended one of the two schools. There was a bit of trolling (inevitable), but I know this has been helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for others.

In case anyone wanted to know, I ultimately decided BC because of the great experience I had with all the the alums I talked to. Of course this is a very small sample size, and only in my experience, but BC alums just seemed far more open and happy to help. It was that sense of community that made the difference to me. This is not to say that BU is any lesser in my view; this was just my view.

Thanks again all!

Welcome to BC! You'll find that same "open and happy to help" attitude throughout most all aspects of the school.