UNCP5527 · University and Capstone

Capstone: Your Roaring 20s (and Beyond)

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

Capstone classes are for seniors only and may NOT be taken Pass/Fail. You may take only ONE Capstone class before graduation.As your graduation from Boston College looms, soon you'll have the opportunity to join the chorus of people proclaiming that college was the best four years of their life. Why does everyone say that and do you feel that way? If not, will you feel that way at some point in the future? The coveted real world awaits you where you'll finally have a chance go set the world aflame. As you approach this important juncture in your life, this class will provide you the opportunity to reflect and discuss your time on the Heights all the while helping you prepare for the decade(s) ahead. How did you grow during your time here? What lessons did you learn? Do you have any regrets? What are your most cherished memories? Did you become a person for others? And how will you carry the lessons you learned into the next proverbial chapter of your life as you navigate a career, relationships, a family, getting older, etc.? You'll have a chance to read a variety of viewpoints about the next decade of your life and beyond. As a class, we'll consider your academic, professional, and personal development in the context of relationships, spirituality, and citizenship. You'll join in conversation with your peers, under the guidance of an older economist who has experienced a lot of this already, and be ready to engage in lively dialogue on a weekly basis with the opportunity to reflect, think, and debate matters through a series of written assignments.