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第32章 Boston College: Ever to excel

波士顿学院:不断超越

英文导读

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Founded in 1863, Boston College is one of the oldest Jesuit universities located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. Boston is a city unlike any other. Rich in history, the arts, academia, and sports, Boston has an eclectic mix of old-world charm and modern vitality. Located just outside the city, with direct access via trolley, Boston College is perfectly situated to provide its students with the opportunity to enjoy the charm and beauty of the city and its many cultural and recreational activities. One of the most remarkable things about Boston College is the architecture that the college is built in. It features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America making the surroundings historic to work and study in. Another thing that makes Boston College so great is its focus on international study. All students who come to Boston College for the undergraduate program in particular are encouraged to spend some time abroad and study elsewhere.

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System: Boston College has nine schools, and offers bachelor"s degrees, master"s degrees and doctoral degrees, which include highly ranked graduate programs, including its Lynch School of Education, Boston College Law School, and Carroll School of Management. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston College offers a wide range of programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences leading to the degrees of Ph.D., M.A., and M.S. In addition, numerous dual-degree options are offered in cooperation with the Carroll School of Management, the Boston College Law School, the Lynch School of Education, and the Graduate School of Social Work.

Campus services: Boston College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women"s center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Boston College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport or escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access. Of the students at Boston College, 6 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Boston College.

生词助读

eclectic [eklektik] adj. 折衷的;选择的;折衷学派的

trolley [trli] n. 手推车;(美)有轨电车

gothic [ɡθik] adj. 哥特式的

dual-degree [dju:l, diɡri:] 双学位

vehicle patrol 车辆巡逻

escort [isk:t] n. 护送者;护航舰

中文概述

波士顿学院创校于1863年,坐落在马萨诸塞州,是一所以人文学科为主的综合性大学,是美国最古老的耶稣天主教大学之一。

波士顿学院的各个专业学术领域部门,称之为"学校",就像一般大学的"学院"一样。包括有神学院、艺术与科学学院、艺术与科学研究所(共有人文学、社会科学、自然科学三大部分,六十个博士学位)、管理学校、教育学校、护理学校、社会工作学校、波士顿学院法律学校、进修学院等。波士顿学院热门专业包括:企业管理、传播学、金融、英语及文学、政治学及政府学以及历史学等,其中企业管理、金融等专业排名都很靠前。

在波士顿学院读书的学生,除了获得学术知识外,也会得到良好的个人和社群发展,以及相关工作技能。学院拥有多个紧密联系的合作伙伴,提供极佳的学习支援。在波士顿学院,基础课程是基督教教育。这个课程会让学生们了解到是什么伟大的力量造就了世界的文化和历史,和把题目和思想通过一定的规则联系起来的能力。

古老的校园内拥有北美洲最早的哥特复兴建筑。四处都可以感受得到波士顿学院特有的人文气息,或许因为是教会学校,对于学生的穿着打扮会有较多的规定,但也因此塑造出庄重的校风。在波士顿学院几乎是看不到热裤、拖鞋、小背心等服装,甚至在下课时间,也不会有人大声喧哗。宁静而轻松的气氛,是波士顿学院给予外界的第一印象。

梦想成功录

I think success has no rules, but you can learn a lot from failure.

我认为成功没有定律,但你可从失败中学到很多东西。

Perseverance can sometimes equal genius in its results.

毅力在效果上有时能同天才相比。