Boston University Top Questions

My classmates are very diverse, and come from many different backgrounds, which leads to some great conversations and debates.

Overall, my classmates were eager to learn, curious, supportive and dilligent.

I'm anti-social in most classroom environments. Some students talk to everyone in classes. Some don't talk to their classmates. It's really a matter of preference. I have my close-knit group of friends already and I attend class to learn, not necessarily make new friends.

My classmates are very diverse, goal oriented, hardworking in their field and focused on their studies.

My classmates are all very enthusiastic about their school work and very competitive to acheive the best grades possible.

A mix of rich mediocre performers, enthusaistic scholars, and scholarship people.

Focused on their own studies. There is a grade deflation policy throughout the school.

Very intelligent, motivated, fun, and interesting people from all over the country.

They're awesome and very diverse in culture and background.

There is a wide variety of people here. There are those who study constantly and will never be seen at parties, then there are those who seem to never actually go to class and party non stop. It seems as though a person's workload depends a lot on their major, so keep that in mide when choosing yours.

Just want to live their lives

My classmates at BU for the most part have been pretty sociable and friendly. I know that I can always count on a classmate to give me notes if I missed a class, or to study with me before a test. Many of my friends at BU I have met through my classes.

As a senior I tend to find that students within a class are all excited to be there and interested in the subject. By the fourth year most people have figured out what it is they like or want to study, and ultimately do, so they take courses that interest them the most. With this said, my classes are usually made up of students who are focused and very serious about the specific topic. Not much conversing goes on in a classroom unless students are debating issues. It is rare that people find comrades in a classroom.

Willing to work together but also competitive.

Most were excited and academically stimulated by classwork, especially in upper level classes, and eager to learn and do well in class.

Mostly smart women with some fun guys.

friendly and sociable

Ambitious, diverse, and determined.

Somewhat pretentious.

Everyone is different here! You have every type of student you can imagine; truly anyone can find a place to fit in here.