Freshmen Year

Hey Guys,

I hope things are going well for you, congratulations once again on being accepted and I hope you look forward to starting your first year here at BC. Most of you should be starting orientation soon and finishing up Highschool. Freshmen year is nearly over now for me so things are starting to wind down, it has been quite a year. A couple more weeks of school and exams and it's back home for me. This year has really been quite a trek. Although I found it difficult to adjust at the beginning, I really feel like I have found my niche here at BC.

When I first got here, I think weather was the biggest factor. Coming from such a tropical climate, it was hard to get used to the weather because it got so cold so quickly. It even snowed in october! So definitely bring enough layers to keep warm!

It's really nice that BC is an easy commute to Boston which makes it easy to go to Chinatown and get a taste for the asian culture of Boston. There are also a lot of take out places around Newton and Chestnut Hill. New Hong Kong, lobster wok, or No.1 Noodle House. Whatever you prefer, or if you are feeling a like you want to get out of your dorm room but not quite commute that long into the city there are a couple of places in Cleveland Circle that are great to go to with reasonable prices. Bangkok Bistro, Fins, Cityside, Bluestone Bistro, Boloco, or even Chipotle.

There are also a lot of cinemas around the area. There is a cinema in fenway which is just a couple stops down from the reservoir T by the commonwealth avenue bus.

I think a great way into BC's community is also being part of athletics, even if you are not a D1 athlete, BC gives a lot of opportunities for you to get involved. Intramurals, club sports, BC is huge on athletics. I was able to be a part of the waterpolo team and even though it's a club team, it's a huge commitment and the club is very competitive. The waterpolo club acheived national champions again this year so definitely don't underestimate club or intramural sports!

Anyways, I hope this helps a little for you to transition into BC!

Carolyn (wongcr@bc.edu)