Living in Boston
As a BU Global student, you will discover that Boston is …
America’s academic capital: Over 60 colleges and 250,000 students make Boston one of the world’s greatest student cities. Boston bustles with intellectual curiosity, innovation, and opportunity.
The site of some of the most important U.S. history: Living in Boston is an opportunity to experience colonial, revolutionary, and contemporary America. It is the city of Martin Luther King, Jr., Paul Revere, and the Boston Tea Party.
At the center of the corporate world, boasting the highest concentration of high-tech and financial industries in the U.S.
Since Boston University is centrally located among the city’s many attractions, you’ll be able to take full advantage of everything Boston has to offer.
Here are just a few highlights of what you’ll enjoy:
Music: From the Boston Symphony Orchestra to international artists such as U2, Sting, and The Rolling Stones to up and coming bands, Boston offers musical venues and styles to suit any taste.
U.S. History: Explore landmarks of the American Revolution along the Freedom Trail, or get a more contemporary perspective by touring the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
The Arts and Sciences: The Museum of Fine Arts, the newly renovated Institute of Contemporary Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the Museum of Science are highlights of the city’s thriving culture. Not to mention the many opportunities to watch a play or a dance performance in the city’s busy Theatre District.
Public Transportation: Boston’s famous subway system, known as the “T,” is the oldest in the country—transportation around the city is easy and readily available.
Easy Access to New England Towns: The quaint farm towns of Vermont, the peaceful mountains of New Hampshire, and Cape Cod’s beautiful beaches are just a short drive from the city.
Professional Sports Events: Boston is home to some of America’s most beloved sports teams, including the Celtics (basketball), the Red Sox (baseball), the Bruins (hockey), the Patriots (football), and the Revolution (soccer).
Shopping: A stroll down posh Newbury Street, which features galleries, eclectic boutiques, and designer clothing, will satisfy even the most avid shopper.
Dining: From an al fresco meal on Newbury Street to fresh Atlantic sea food to authentic Italian cuisine in the North End, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of cuisines during your stay.
For details on city life—from movie times to upcoming concerts to the best places to eat—explore Boston University’s Visitor Center.
