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[quote=Anonymous]I'm curious to hear from parents of current (or recent) Jewish BC students about their kids' experience.  (No disrespect to those who went to BC in the 80s/90s/00/10s - I just know that much has changed on college campuses since then.)

Background: 
- BC fits our kids' interests and priorities in so many ways.  Much more than BU, for those who might suggest that as an alternative. 
- Our family is reform Jewish - very connected in terms of identity and holidays/events (including at temple sometimes), but not theologically religious or particularly activist.  
- I'm familiar with Jesuit philosophy from my own college studies.  The core values resonate with us as a family, albeit without the belief in Jesus, if that makes sense.  
- Finally, our DCs have grown up with a healthy mix of Jewish and non-Jewish friends.  They're good at connecting with what resonates without being alienated/offended by what doesn't.  But we don't want them to choose a school where they'll feel like the "only" or token Jew among their friend group in college.  And we want to be sure they'll have options to stay connected to their Judaism socially, if not more.  (I saw BC has a Hillel chapter. How active is it these days?)

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