Schedule of Social Events

Group outings to Faneuil Hall and Newbury Street, movie and game nights in the dorms, and basketball at FitRec or Ultimate Frisbee on the Boston Common. These are just a few examples of what students participate in during the summer in Boston. Program events help orient you to the city of Boston and help you get to know the other students in the program, building a strong social community. And they're fun! Take a look at the schedule of events from last summer—it will give you an idea of how you can spend your time when you are here.

Events listed are mandatory group activities unless otherwise noted and are joined with Research Internship students. Optional and impromptu events planned by the Program Assistants and staff also take place throughout the summer.

Sample High School Honors Program Schedule from 2011

Please note that this is a sample schedule from 2011 to give you an idea of what to expect.

Monday, July 4

  • Check-in from 12 - 4 pm at Warren Towers (700 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th floor)
  • Student Orientation at 4:15 pm in the Warren Towers Cinema Room (4th floor)
  • Dinner at 5 pm in the Warren Towers Dining Room (4th floor)
  • Public Safety Talk at 6 pm in the Warren Towers Cinema Room
  • Floor meeting at 7 pm with Program and Resident Assistants
  • FIREWORKS on the Esplanade! The Boston POPS Concert ends around 10 pm and then the fireworks begin!

Tuesday, July 5

  • First Day of Class. Good Luck!!!
  • International Students Only - Mandatory for all International Students, 3:15 pm
    A Program Assistant will bring you to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) for international student check-in.
    Bring your BU Photo ID, original passport, & I-94 card (or F1 Student Visa).
  • “Ice” Night: Ice Breakers and Ice Cream, 6:50 pm

Friday, July 8

  • Floor Activity, 6 pm

Saturday, July 9

  • Duck Tour of Boston, 12:45 pm

Thursday, July 14

  • Optional Activity: Movie Night, 6 pm

Sunday, July 17

  • Shear Madness—America’s Favorite Comedy Show, 1:30 pm

Tuesday, July 19

  • Optional Activity: College Workshop with the BU Admissions Office, 3:15 pm

Wednesday, July 20

  • Optional Activity: Improv Asylum—Boston’s premier Improv Comedy Troupe performs for us, 7:40 pm

Friday, July 22

  • Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise, 5 pm

Thursday, July 28

  • Optional Activity: Movie Night, 6 pm

Saturday, July 30

  • Optional Activity: Beach Trip to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 9 am

Monday, August 1

  • Come join Red Sox Nation! Red Sox Game, 6 pm

Tuesday, August 2

  • Optional Activity: College Workshop with the BU Admissions Office, 3:15 pm

Wednesday, August 3

  • Optional Activity: Pre-Professional Medical Science Workshop with Glen Zamansky, Assistant Dean of BU Pre-Medical Studies, 3:15 pm

 Friday, August 5

  • Dancing “Under” the Stars Hawaiian Theme Dance, 7:50 pm

Sunday, August 7

  • Pizza Party and Lip Sync Competition, 6 pm