Falcon Guide 2018

Bentley University Falcon Guide 2018

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE BENTLEY EXPERIENCE Bentley University has so much to offer, and we encourage you to dive right in and make the experience your own.

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LIVE

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FAVORITE BENTLEY MEMORIES “Seeing most of campus on the Greenspace at 7am to celebrate Spring Day.” - Tyler Sloman ‘20

“Meeting my best friends.” - Gabby Casalino ‘20

“Going to the 921 with my best friends for Breakfast by Moonlight to distress before Finals - Karah Degnan ‘20

3 “A lot of my favorite days at Bentley are the ones when it’s super nice out in March or April and everyone pretends it’s summer and hangs out on the Greenspace between classes... it puts me in such a good mood.” - Amanda Spaccarelli ‘19

“Being an Orientation Leader.”

- Margarita Belaya ‘20

“When the Patriots won the Super Bowl and most of the campus celebrated on the Greenspace.” - Rob Zedros ‘20

Tips for battling the White Space: 

Pictures — make your room feel like home

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Removable wall decals — perfect for any space

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Tapestries — cover large space in cool patterns

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Flags — show your pride in an identity that you hold

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Posters — capture your individual style

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Lights — add some shine to your room

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Maps — create a sense of wonder

Let your creativity take over!

HOW TO:

Be the Best Roommate 1. Set ground rules take the Roommate Contract seriously— it may help solve problems later on

2. Respect your roommates’ schedules, stuff, and space

3. Be reasonable about who comes over (and how often)

4. Make time to bond outside of the residence hall

5. Communicate even when you don’t want to

6. Compromise the key to successful college living

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EAT

You can find the hours to our dining hall, The 921, and our other retail options here!

TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE 921:

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1. Get creative Don’t get stuck eating your favorites. Switch up your salad toppings, sandwich meat, and pasta sauce. Spend the few extra minutes to make great meals!

2. Don’t skip breakfast!

Kick start your day with eggs, fruit, a waffle, oatmeal or one of Miguel’s game-changing omelets.

3. Snacks on Snacks on Snacks On your way out take a piece of fruit and peanut butter or veggies and hummus to eat between meals.

4. Moderation is Key Enjoy the unlimited fries, pizza, and ice cream in moderation to avoid the Freshman 15!

5. Get to know Bentley Dining workers!

They are really nice people and work hard to provide you

with meals every day.

Insider Tip: Download the Bite App to know exactly what is on the menu in the 921 every day. The app lists all of the menu items and their nutritional values so make sure to check it out!

Discretionary Dollars Breakdown: Insider Tip: Eat at a variety of dining between The 921 and discretionary places so you don’t run out. Here is a breakdown of “Discresh” if you were to spend the same amount each week and still have some for coffee during finals week!

Week

Discresh

Discresh

Week

Discresh Discresh

End

$ 350.00

$ 375.00

End

$350.00 $375.00

Plan

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Oct 27

$ 175.00 $187.50

Sep 1

$ 350.00

$ 375.00

Nov 3

$ 153.13 $ 164.06

Sep 8

$ 328.13

$ 351.56

Nov 10

$ 131.25 $ 140.63

Sep 15 $ 306.25

$ 328.13

Nov 17

$ 109.38 $ 117.19

Sep 22 $ 284.38

$ 304.69

Nov 24

$ 87.50

$ 93.75

Sep 29 $ 262.50

$ 281.25

Dec 1

$ 65.63

$ 70.31

Oct 6

$ 240.63

$ 257.81

Dec 8

$ 43.75

$ 46.88

Oct 13 $ 218.75

$ 234.38

Dec 15

$ 21.88

$ 23.44

Oct 20 $ 196.88

$ 210.94

Dec 22

$ 0.00

$ 0.00

Transitioning to Bentley

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School: 

Each class meets one or two times a week for 80 or 160

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minute blocks You have fewer short-term assignments and tests count

for more  

Group projects in almost every class You are responsible for your work; professors won’t hunt you down

Time Management: 

You create your own schedule that you can tailor to

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your needs You live a 5 minute walk from your friends, so you need to learn to balance spending time with them between school, personal time, extracurricular activities, and fun

Life: 

You live with a roommate which takes compromise,

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tolerance, and understanding You have to balance your swipes and discretionary

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dollars; spend them wisely You have more free time—what you choose to fill it with is up to you

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There is always something to do!

Wellness Don’t forget to take care of you!

Mental Health: Counseling Center Location: Callahan Building, 2nd floor (located above University Police) Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

781.891.2274 The Counseling Center has professionals that are equipped to help you with anything you may be experiencing. This resource is easily accessible to all Bentley students. Try it for a day, a couple weeks, or even a whole semester! Click here for a link to their website.

Counselors Can Help You: 1. Establish emotional wellness in your daily life 2. Hold you accountable for your goals 3. Find your purpose 4. Dissect a problem, and help you figure out how to solve it

Physical Health: Fitness

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Sign up for fitness classes for each semester on MyBentley, go swimming in the pool, or exercise on your own at the Fitness Center in the Dana Athletic Center

You could also start or join a pickup game on the basketball (Lower campus indoor/outdoor), beach volleyball (behind Forest), or racquetball courts (basement of Slade Hall).

Public Safety Insider Tips: Program these University Police (UP) numbers into your phone in case if you ever need anything: Non-Emergency number: 781.891.2201 Emergency number: 781.891.3131* *If there ever is an emergency, calling the UP Emergency number is faster than calling 911. Skip a step, safe a life!

Take a RAD (Rape Aggression Defense System) Class before you graduate! This course, taught every semester by Bentley University Police, teaches means of prevention and self-defense, and is designed specifically for women but is open to all genders!

Bentley Lingo

112—Mandatory accounting class all new students take AAC—Adamian Academic Center The Bubble—Study area on 3rd floor of STU CAB—Campus Activities Board that facilitates student-run activities

CISS—Center for International Students & Scholars EDR—Executive Dining Room, LaCava 3rd floor Greenspace—large grass area in middle of campus ORNO/ORSO—Orchard North/Orchard South COSO/CONO—Copley South/Copley North Koum—Koumantzelis Auditorium, Lindsay Hall

Our Mascot: Flex the Falcon

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Our Motto: Paratus, “Prepared” in Latin LaCava—Lower Café & Eatery Late Night—Harry’s Pub, Mein Bowl, and Russo’s Market Lower—Area over bridge that includes the sport complexes

MCC—Multicultural Center Morning, Day, Night Bombs—double block classes Smith Stairs—exhausting stairs in them middle of campus next to the greenspace

SP&E—Student Programs and Engagement, STU320 Upper—Area where all classrooms located on campus Wilder—Auditorium, 1st floor AAC

STUDY

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FAVORITE PLACES TO STUDY ON CAMPUS...

“The bubble! I went there every single day to do homework after swim practice.

Everyone is so respectful of the study space and it was a great spot to meet with my tutors and groups for projects!”

- Ariana Revelas ‘20

“When it’s nice outside, it’s super fun to grab a blanket and study outdoors. That way you can get work done and enjoy the beautiful weather!” - Carissa Delvecchio ‘21

S TO US...

17 “My favorite place to study on campus is my room. I find most other places to be distracting for me so it is nice to be able to focus on my work in my own room.

- Joe Micciche ‘19

“I love to study in an empty classroom because you will have it all to yourself and there’s nothing to get easily distracted with.” - Lea Thompson ‘21

Academics

Sometimes a little encouragement can make all the difference. Find yours using these resources for academic support.

Ways to Succeed

1. Go to Academic Services and meet with a peer or professional advisor to set you up for success 2. Be proactive: get a tutor if you are struggling 3. Find your favorite study spot on campus 4. Be productive (less time working = more for fun) 5. Use your Outlook calendar and sync it with your phone to get reminders of your classes, meetings, and events 6. Go to your professor’s office hours early to establish

positive working relationships

Service-Learning

Interested in receiving credit for pairing what you learn in the classroom with your service in the community? Visit MOR 101 or call 781.891.2170 to find out more and get involved!

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Study Abroad

Expand your horizons and gain a new perspective with over 80 programs in 25 countries to choose from. Study abroad for a semester, year, May intensive, or a summer experience. Schedule an appointment with an advisor online to learn more about your options and discover what works for you! Click here to visit the study abroad website.

Location: Adamian Academic Center 161

781.891.3474

Where to go for support: Math……………..Math Learning Center, Jen 206 EXP or Writing…..Writing Center, Library basement IT or CS...............Sandbox, Smith 2nd floor 112/212 or AC….ACE Lab, Jen 300 and 305 Eco-Fi-Stat……...Eco-Fi-Stat Learning Center, AAC ESOL…………….ESOL Center, Library Room 026 Tech Issues……...Help Desk, Library Basement Language………..CLIC, AAC 162 Finance…………..Trading Room, Smith 2nd floor

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Athletics Bentley athletic teams compete at the Division I level for Ice Hockey and Division II in our 20 other varsity sports.

We also offer 12 clubs sports for students to get involved in! Show your school spirit and support your teams!

Men’s

Women’s

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Lacrosse

Golf

Soccer

Ice Hockey

Softball

Lacrosse

Swimming & Diving

Soccer

Tennis

Swimming & Diving Track & Field Tennis Track & Field

Volleyball

Club Sports and Intramurals

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Over 2,300 students participate in Intramurals every year, so get a team together and have some fun!

Club Sports Cheerleading

Ultimate Frisbee (M/W)

Rugby (M/W)

Bentley Triathlon Team

Sailing

Men’s Hockey

Equestrian

Women’s Golf

Dance Team

Men’s Volleyball

Intramurals Fall:

Winter:

Men’s Soccer

Men’s Basketball

Co-Ed Soccer

Women’s Basketball

Flag Football

Co-Ed Dodgeball

Ultimate Frisbee

Co-Ed Volleyball

Spring: Co-Ed Softball

The Bentley Arena The new home to our Division 1 hockey team! After several years of research,

thousands of student signatures, and meetings with Deans and board members, the dream became a reality when the Bentley Arena opened in February 2018. What will be the next great idea?

GET INVOVLED

The best way to make Bentley your new home is to get involved! Join clubs and organizations that align with your passions and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Favorite Bentley Traditions 1. Move-in Day Welcome “Screen on the Green” 2. Back to Bentley Concert 3. Activities Fair 4. Homecoming

5. Super Bingo 6. Breakfast by Moonlight 7. Spring Day

Insider Tip: Become a respected member of your organization and you could receive a BentleySPEak award! For more info, check out their website. website: https://www.bentleyspeak.com/

Greek Life at Bentley

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A great way to get involved and make new friends is through joining a fraternity or sorority! Bentley has 12 chapters that you can “rush,� and then you can formally

join one of these chapters after your first semester.

Chapters on Campus Fraternities

Sororities

Alpha Epsilon Pi

Alpha Phi

Alpha Gamma Pi

Gamma Phi Beta

Alpha Sigma Phi Delta Kappa Epsilon

Kappa Delta

Kappa Sigma

Phi Sigma Sigma

Sigma Chi Sigma Gamma Delta Sigma Pi

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Wander

We are so close to Cambridge and Boston, but don’t forget about all of the great things that Waltham has to offer!

Best of Waltham Best Brunch: In a Pickle Our Pick: The Ringer!

Two farm fresh eggs cooked to order, golden brown seasoned home fries, your choice of either Black Forest Ham, smoked bacon, or pork sausage, and your choice of two full size pancakes or two pieces of French toast.

Best Outdoors: Canoeing & Kayaking Charles River Canoe & Kayak: Waltham, Moody Street Form lasting bonds by venturing down to the Charles to kayak, paddleboard, or canoe!

don’t forget

home fries, your

Best Ice Cream: Pizzi Farm Our Pick: Peanut Butter Oreo

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Our Pick: Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffle

Best View: Prospect Hill Park Looking for a place to hike, walk or run with a beautiful view? Prospect Hill Park is the place to be. Get some exercise and see the beautiful Boston Skyline.

Best of the Rest Best Italian: The Chateau Best Sushi: Sushi Box Best Mexican: Margaritas Best Subs: Carl’s Steak Subs Best American: Not Your Average Joe’s

Best Seafood: The Naked Fish

Harvard Square is only a shuttle ride away!

Bentley

Waverly Square

Harvard Square

Bentley

Waverly Square

Harvard Square

Check out the shuttle schedule here.

Cheap Eats: Burritos: Felipe’s Our Pick: Super Burrito Flour tortilla, beans, rice,

tomatos

Burgers: Shake Shack Our Pick: SmokeShack...

Cheeseburger with all-natural smoked bacon, chopped cherry pepper, ShackSauce

Salads: Sweetgreen Our Pick: Guacamole Greens Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Tortilla Chips, Organic Mesclun, Lime Squeeze, Lime Cilantro, JalapeĂąo Vinaigrette

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vard Square

vard Square

Best of Beantown: Boston has so much to offer!

Take a stroll down Newbury Street for some shopping, swing on the chairs at Lawn on D or wander through Quincy Market to grab a bite to eat. There is so much to do in Boston; take the time to explore this lively city!

3 T-Riding Hacks: 1. Ask an MBTA Agent for a Charlie Card Using a Charlie Card is cheaper than paper passes.

2. Track the T on Your Phone Download a free T-tracking app or check MBTA.com for route information and up-to-the-minute schedules.

3. Ring the Bell For the above-ground trains and busses, press the yellow tape/red button to let the conductor know you want to get off at the next stop.

What do you want your legacy to

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Printable Map Here