For those having trouble with the library…

I just tried to request a book at the library and discovered that my record cannot be used because I am under as exchange out. I was sent to the membership desk (outside beside the security gate thing) then to student services then back to the library. So heres a tip, go to the membership [...]

From Boston back to Glasgow

Well I have been back in Glasgow for over a month now and I am still waiting for it to kick in that I am not headed back to Boston soon. The last weeks in Boston were amazing. After the exams were over the sun was out and all the exchange kids (as the Boston [...]

Start of Semester Two

Hello, I have just returned from Scotland to begin my second semester here at Boston College.
First semester was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work. I’m not sure how it works in other subjects and with other colleges but there is a lot more on-going assessment here, and a LOT of reading [...]

Living state-side

Ok, so there’s a lot to update on… here goes…
On my arrival to the USA I had a to do list to tick off. On this list was, find a place to live (would be helpful), check into the College international department (a requirement of my visa), get a cellphone, get a bank account [...]

Trouble with bank accounts

Hello again!
I have just returned from trying to set up a different bank account for my trip. Just a tip-off I got from a friend who told me that Nationwide allow free cash withdraws worldwide which obviously for us globe-trotters would be very useful. The problem is that Nationwide don’t do student accounts which means [...]

Visa/ Accomodation/ Mentor

Well, I have done my immigration interview, and got my visa which is a wait off my mind. The visa interview sounds a hell of a lot scarier than it is. I was at the London Embassy (I was told there were no interviews available in Belfast), the waiting times were a little long but [...]

Acceptance pack…

Well, thats me finally got the acceptance pack through. I haven’t got on-campus housing, so I will need to arrange somewhere to stay by myself, although apparently Boston College’s housing helpers will contact me. Also there are more forms for me, and I should really get my immigration appointment sorted (I think I will go [...]