Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 4

Opinions • February 4, 2024

Even though we’ve settled into our class routines, there’s one more task we need to factor into our busy schedules: laundry day. But broken washing machines, faulty dryers, and piles of clothes atop every available surface don’t exactly create the most inviting environment.

One Last Cooee: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles

Andrew Lim • December 9, 2023

Though my time is coming to an end, many lorikeets shall yet arrive on the Heights, and many eagles shall yet wander Melbourne’s bluestone lanes. Each will shape and be shaped by where they are and where they’re from.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 24

Opinions • September 24, 2023

At Boston College, our communities revolve around clubs and activities. Four weeks into the semester, students are starting to feel comfortable in the organizations they chose.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 12

Opinions • February 12, 2023

After weeks of anxious waiting and one frustrating “hang in there” email from the Office of Global Education (OGE), sophomores took a collective sigh of relief when they saw their study abroad decisions come out this past Friday.

Study Abroad Programs to Resume for Fall

Erin Shannon • July 4, 2021

Boston College students can once again pack their bags and book their flights because study abroad programs are set to resume for the fall semester, the Office of International Programs announced in June.

OIP Cancels All Summer 2021 Abroad Programs

Megan Kelly and Julia Kiersznowski • March 24, 2021

The Office of International Programs (OIP) has canceled all of its Summer 2021 faculty-led and internship programs abroad, according to an email sent to students enrolled in the programs.

OIP Cancels Study Abroad for Spring Semester

Scott Baker • October 26, 2020

Boston College canceled all of its study abroad programs for the Spring 2020 semester on Monday, according to an email sent to students scheduled to study abroad next semester from Office of International Programs Director Nick Gozik.

BC Says It Will Make a Decision on Study Abroad Soon

Brandon Kenney • October 19, 2020

Students planning on studying abroad in spring 2021 are awaiting a decision from the Office of International Programs (OIP) about whether it will hold its expected programs. Nick Gozik, the director of OIP, said that a decision is expected to be made in “mid-Fall.”

BC Cancels All Fall 2020 Study Abroad Programs

Madeleine Romance • June 12, 2020

Boston College has canceled all study abroad programs for the Fall 2020 semester. Students can request to be placed on a waitlist for a Spring 2021 program.

OIP Suspends All Spring 2020 Study Abroad Programs

Megan Kelly • March 13, 2020

The Office of International Programs (OIP) announced that it would be suspending all its Spring 2020 programs in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

BC Has Now Closed Italy, South Korea, China Abroad Programs

Scott Baker • March 9, 2020

BC closed Italy and South Korea programs due to the coronavirus, citing government and CDC guidelines. Returning students are advised to self-quarantine.

Parma Study Abroad Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Scott Baker • February 28, 2020

OIP has closed the BC in Parma study abroad programs due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. Twenty-seven students remain in different cities in Italy.