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| | Relevant quotes pertaining to sports | “... BC isn't an awful school per se, but it's really not a good fit for you unless you want the majority of your entire social life to revolve around ...” |
| “... The only positive was that the school was very into football (so much that theyre still riding on the success of Doug Flutie) and thats only a po...” |
| “... It is only about sports and drinking ...” |
| “... BC is about drinking and sports ...” |
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I picked this school because it had so many different things (or so I thought): sports, girls, party school, academics, reputation, big city,...” |
| “... It's sports-obsessed and academically mediocre ...” |
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There is a poor selection of extracurriculars for those not interested in sports or Christianity ...” |
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The only reason I came to BC was because of its location, and because its a big sports school ...” |
| “... Oh, unless of course you can shoot a ball through a hoop or run a ball up and down a football field ...” |
| “... Many students here are more focused on social activities and parties and football and not as focuseed on academics ...” |
| “... It is overwhelmingly white, upper-middle class, ignorant kids who are concerned with drinking, partying, and football ...” |
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Most of the students at BC are ignorant kids who are concerned with drinking, partying, and football ...” |
| “... The football games and hockey games are a ton of fun as the school spirit can be overwhelming at times ...” |
| “... Great academics, big-time sports, medium size, gothic architecture, nice neighborhood, great city, great bars, great parties, traditions, hottie...” |
| “... BC can be fun if one feel comfortable in a mainstream environment where sport teams are loved and academics are still respectable ...” |
| “... Combine all of this with great facilities, close proximity to Boston, D1 sports and a very social student body and what else do you need ...” |
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The campus pretty much comes together on Saturday's in the fall for BC football games, which is a big deal on campus ...” |
| “... Sports are definitely a draw at BC and I miss the level of excitement that groups of us would share on our way to Alumni stadium before a game .....” |
| “... Everything about it is great--professors, courses, campus, social life, sports, etc ...” |
| “... Great school, the best student body, all of my teachers were PHD's, Awsome sports; Football, Hockey and Basketball ...” |
| “... Sporting events are also big at BC ...” |
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The Athletics for one trumps any Ivy League School as BC plays in Division 1 in all major sports ...” |
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The Athletics for one trumps any Ivy League School as BC plays in Division 1 in all major sports ...” |
| “... When BC fields a very successful Team in any given Sport, other Students in the area actually root against us ...” |
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Conversely, attend a BC-BU Hockey Game if you ever get the chance ...” |
| “... We've had basketball games with less than 100 students present ...” |
| “... It competes with much success in Division 1 Sports despite the high Academic Standards the Student Atheletes must adhere to ...” |
| “... This is in direct response to the Negative Poster who stated that "BC is Sports-Obsessed" ...” |
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If you are a Football enthusiast, you are probably wondering why such an elite school such as the University of Chicago a non-factor in the B...” |
| “... The school has just about everything a student could ask for--a gorgeous, well-maintained campus, the best college city in America a short train ...” |
| “... BC lacks any diversity and "fun" on-campus activites besides mindless jock sporting events ...” |
| “... Students come last on the food chain after: money, sports, perception of the school, and others ...” |
| “... Weekends are spent drunk, or at basketball/hockey/football games (everybody goes drunk to those too) ...” |
| “... Besides that, it's fun if you get season tickets to the sporting events (if you can afford it) and make an effort to go into the city ...” |
| “... In addition, you're near one of the best college towns, have great sports teams to root for, and can have a great time with your friends who like...” |
| “... If you come here, bring insane enthusiasm for BC sports and not too much brain power ...” |
| “... BC has quality athletic programs, and offers students a variety of extracurricular activities that range from club sports to volunteer programs ...” |
| “... yes BC has great things about it - sports and school pride, academics, social and cultural organizations, rank among other private universities e...” |
| “... The quality of education is high and the school spirit and football games are great fun ...” |
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That said, the faculty are usually top notch, the campus is gorgeous, and you can always find your niche away from the busch-lite swilling J ...” |
| “... It's very easy to get involved in clubs, volunteer programs (such as Appalachia), intramural sports, and retreats (48hours, Halftime, etc)~ you'll...” |
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A note on Boston College and Boston University: There is absolutely no comparison on any level between these two universities save for the fac...” |
| “... also most of social life revolves around bc sports so if you don't like those, its going to be hard to make friends ...” |
| “... The football team is a big deal to people here ...” |
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