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I would say that all of these are correct but there is definitely a lot more too the people than those facts and of course those aren't true about all of the people but for some it is true and it is the "vibe" that the school gives off.

Mostly, yeah.

We do have enough snobs running around, propagating the stereotypes, that by senior year I'm ready for a slightly more diverse crowd. But the stereotypes certainly don't encapsulate the majority of the student body.

Nope, havent seen one popped collar... there are tons of different kinds of people that go here.

Some of them are very true, although like all generalizations they cannot be fully true. BC definitely has a drinking culture that I think is out of control - for some drinking defines everything they do beyond academics, and yet some don't drink and others drink a lot less than some would assume. The hook up culture is also a phenomenon and a problem, but probably only a third to a half of BC participates in this culture and even then the vast majority of these are not satisfied with it, I mean who would be you are completely taking advantage of others and yourself. The other noteworthy thing is that some people actually date. There is a lot of academic pressure at BC most assume that everyone is studying and getting good grades and of course it is a competitive school so many are, but there are also those who would rather get dinner with a friend that spend hours in the library and others who struggle and don't get the great grades it seems like everyone receives. There appears in my eyes to be a bit of apathy that resonates when it comes to taking action on issues that students care about. Many students at BC do come from very affluent backgrounds, which perpetuates a problem because some of these students assume that everyone has the same experiences and upbringing as them when in fact most of the world and many at BC have not. There is a thin culture here, especially among women which perpetuates very unhealthy eating and exercise habits. And the problems and stereotypes continue.

Well, some of them. Sure, you have those kinds of people around, but that's going to be the same as pretty much anywhere. I never had a problem finding people I could easily get along with, and I feel like I meet new people every weekend. And for those people that you're not a big fan of, you can easily avoid them. It's a big campus with a lot of students. Personally, I am not religious. Going to a Jesuit university hardly has any impact on my academic career. The only actual difference I can see is that our classes are sometimes taught by Jesuits, and you get a longer Easter Break.

In some ways, but there is also a prevalent group who does not fit the stereotypes. Drinking may seem like it is a big part of life, but there are always plenty of activities during the weekend that do not involve drinking.

to an extent they are. you can't really go to BC unless you are fairly well off. Because of that, many of the kids dress/act preppy.

Not really all of them. MOst people are white, a lot are wealthy, everyone is intelligent, some are religious, but its not a big deal if you're not, and many people do drink, but many choose not to- and its no problem.

Yes.

Yes. See above.

Yes.

I would say that people at BC know how to have a good time but also put their academics high on their priority list. It is not necessary to be religious here. It is more important to be open to others.

In some ways yes, but not to the negative extent that many claim.

While many students fit into the J. Crew classification, there is more diversity at BC than it is given credit for. There are very distinct subcultures on campus, and while some may be more popular, per se, than others, all are certainly recognized and respected. For a school of this type, however, particularly one of Jesuit origin and influence, it is considerably more liberal than I expected. This is no doubt the case at just about any university, but the demographics would suggest a much more conservative landscape. As for the concerns with one's image, there really isn't a lot to dispute this claim. And while this certainly has its negative implications (i.e. $200 bags on the arms of 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the girls), it does have a silver lining--BC was deemed the third fittest school in America by a leading magazine last year. Intramural sports are immensely popular, and students will wait in hour-long lines to make sure they can register a team before schedules fill up.

I think that there are a range of students that fit all the categories mentioned above. Overall, I don't consider BC a "rich and conceded" school, I definitely consider the majority of students to be well-rounded in academics, extracurriculars, personality, interests, demographics, and what they have to offer others.

yes

It is filled with rich, preppy kids. However, there are plenty of other kinds of people here. Although it can be more diverse, it is pretty diverse with kids from all over the world and from different types of backgrounds. For example, I have a friend from the US Virgin Islands, someone from Maine, and plenty of international students. Our curriculum does have a religion aspect to it but it isn't so bad. I rarely see priests walking around on campus. The school's policy on drinking is pretty relaxed for such a religious campus.

I hang out with White people as much as Black and those that I associate myself with do not fit the stereotype... for the most part. While most of my friends are athletic and fit, hardly any of them spend their life in the Plex (BC's Recreational ComPLEX home to workout equipment, pool, etc). As far as the athlete stereotype... unfortunately it is kind of true. While I am good friends with alot of athletes (go me), this issue has come up many times. I even had a discussion with one of them about it and while he was offended, his history spoke for itself. By second semester though, they've dipped their... fingers... in enough cookie jars to want to settle down. Just be advised that BC is not really the place to go if you're looking for a relationship. That could just be my experience but, for the most part, everyone is in a "hit it and quit it" state of mind.

To a degree