Boston College

Local Slang:
Pahk your cah in the baack yaad – “Park your car in the backyard”
American chop suey - Macaroni with hamburger, tomato sauce, some onion, and green pepper
B’daydas – “Potatoes”
Barrel – Trash can
Bubbla – A water fountain
Elastics – Rubber bands
Frankfurt – Hot dog
Fried – Weird, bizarre
Onna-conna – “On account of”
Potty plattah – “Party platter”
Soap – Dirty hippy

In the heart of “Beantown,” Boston College provides a learning experience both in terms of traditional academics as well as American urban living. Does this sound like the type of environment you could flourish in?

“Boston is a wonderful city with loads of American history on pretty much every corner. It is also chock-full of college-aged people, so the area definitely has that youthful, alive feel that a lot of places do not. Boston is fairly clean and efficient, and absolutely bursting with character. Massachusetts is one of those states that actually feels significantly culturally distinct from other states. When you’re there, you’re very aware of talking to Bostonians, eating Boston food and soaking up what is a distinctly ‘Boston vibe.’”

“There are plenty of bars up and down Commonwealth Avenue, one of the main roads of the city, all of which are accessible via the T or a five-minute taxi cab ride. As far as clubs are concerned, you do have to venture further into the city to get to them, normally via cab, but once you’re in the city there are many different club choices, and there are some 18-and-over nights.”

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