Boston College (BC)

American university provides, in general, a good student/faculty ratio. Thus, the relationship with the professors is easy and close. Take advantage of it and learn as much as you can. There's an enourmous variety of courses, choose wisely according to your objectives and possibilities.

There's plenty of scholarships for American students. However, I would suggest more efforts from the University regarding scholarships for international students.

More information about courses and scholarships available.

It's a pretty well located university in the city. The city is absolutely awesome. Take advantage of associations and groups organized, professionally and socially.

At home I lived with my parents at that time, therefore, all the expenses related to living costs increased. Food and accomodation are more expensive in the U.S. than in Spain. Telephone expenses also increased haivng to call to Spain. nightlife is really up to your spare time and your personal choice. I summary living abroad resulted more expensive than living at home for me.

I'd rather live in an apartment/house because: 1.- Considering rent, food and utilities, the final living cost for an apartment is lower than on Campus. 2.- No need of sharing the room with your roommate and restrooms with the rest of the students living in the same floor. 3.- More flexibility and quality regarding meals. Living on campus implies eating the food the cafeteria/Dining hall offers and at the scheduled time. 4.- Dorms are usually noisy spaces because there are too many students, with different schedules and different objectives. Therefore, it's difficult to have the appropriate environment for effective study.