1. You will pronounce McElroy wrong. We could give you the proper pronunciation, but we would be robbing you of your right to have an upperclassman tell you (hint: the ending doesn’t rhyme with the name of George Jetson's son).
2. You will be looking for parties, but if you are a guy, you will be a bit disappointed. We understand that your friends at other universities will tell you how they went to a bunch of frat parties the first weeks of school; things are a little different here at BC. Your first few weeks will be spent trying to get into parties, but with little success. DON’T BE DISCOURAGED. Things pick up after awhile. Take the time to go into Boston and enjoy the city before the schoolwork piles up.
3. You will get sick of dining hall food. Don’t get us wrong, the dining hall food is very good. In fact, it’s probably the best university food around. However, you will get stuck in a rut (BBQ chicken sandwich on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday...). Try to spice it up a little bit by trying new dishes and visiting other dining halls.
4. You will gain a few pounds. Don’t despair. The freshmen 15 isn’t that bad. The extra layer will keep you warm during the cold New England winter. You can always wear big sweaters.
5. You will join 100 different clubs, and maybe stay in one. That’s okay. Put your name on every list out there. If underwater karate is your dish, then go for it. Just remember to stick to something. If you don’t know what you want, then join UGBC. We could always use some help.
6. You will take the wrong bus. Newton and Commonwealth Ave buses look very similar. Here’s a hint: if you catch a bus just in time, it’s probably the wrong one.
7. You will ask and answer the same questions over and over again: "What’s your name?", "Where are you from?", "What are you studying?", and "Where do you live?". Don’t be afraid. Ask the questions. Give the answers. After a few weeks you will converse normally again.
8. You will wake up one afternoon to a bright sun, blue skies, and a 3:00PM class. You will realize that one of those things isn’t necessary. 'Missing' a class or two is okay. You’re an adult now and can make your own decisions. However, being an adult also means taking responsibility. You don’t want to be the guy or girl who goes to class one afternoon without realizing that you have an exam or a paper due.
9. You will get homesick. It happens to the best of us. You might miss your dad’s voice or your mom’s cooking and feel a sinking feeling in your stomach. Just remember that there are hundreds of other kids who are feeling the same thing. The homesickness will pass, and in its place you will feel the love and support of the many new friends you will make.
10. You will love Boston College. You won’t like it. You won’t enjoy it. You will love it. The students, faculty and staff at our school are special people. The sense of community is overwhelming and is a source of camaraderie among all who step within eyeshot of the Heights. You will meet fascinating people, learn from a brilliant faculty, and grow to be a valuable part of our community. Get ready for the best four years of your life.

Top 10 Ways To Get Involved At BC

1. Campus Ministry
2. Residence Hall Association
3. Drama
4. The Heights
5. 4Boston
6. Campus School
7. Intramurals
8. A Cappella/Comedy Groups
9. Appalachia
10. UGBC (MLP, ALA, LTS, Senate...)

Top 10 Things To See In Boston (in no particular order)

• Harvard Square
• Fanuiel Hall/Quincy Market
• Newbury Street
• Prudential Center/Copley Plaza
• Fenway Park
• Boston Commons
• The New England Aquarium
• Freedom Trail
• MFA
• North End

Top 10 Ways To Procrastinate At BC

1. Agora
2. BC Movie Channel
3. Reality Shows, Marathons, Reruns
4. Late Night
5. Twittering
6. Video, Computer, & Internet Games (Rock Band, WOW, Bloons...)
7. UGBC.org
8. FML, TFLN...you get it
9. Napping
10. Facebook