The excitement and anxiety of move-in day can be overwhelming for most incoming freshmen, but being prepared can make things slightly less messy.

The Gavel's Dan Pacella gives his advice on how to avoid over-commitment when it comes to extracurriculars.

As the year comes to a close, current freshmen open up about college expectations, lessons learned, and first-year anxieties.

The difference between expectation and experience often creates a profound sense of loneliness and a lack of belonging on college campuses.

Be sure to have a positive outlook on the freshman year roommate experience, but ground your expectations realistically.

Choosing your classes over the summer is not the end-all-be-all of class registration, there are a few tricks to getting the best schedule possible for your first semester.

Some say a first impression can last a lifetime, so start your career at Boston College off on the right foot with a few pointers.

With only one week left to gather everything together and pack your suitcases for Beantown, check out our list of essential things to pack so that you don't find yourself ...