Boston University Top Questions

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.