Class Objectives:

After successful completion of Week Four of FY101, students will fulfill the learning outcome of BU Community through:

  • Navigating to a location off campus
  • Furthering their connection with students in their class in informal ways
  • Consuming a delicious treat made in Boston!
Week Four Guidelines:
  • You get $15 per student, including PM and instructor to go somewhere just off campus
  • Include food! Either go to a restaurant, cafe, bakery, etc or choose a local park and bring food for them
  • Pay with your BU One Card or personal card and get reimbursed (more information to come). Peer Mentors should not use their own money for these outings. 
  • 50 minutes is not a long time to get somewhere, eat, and get back to campus, so have your class meet outside your classroom building to save time and/or pre-order food so you don’t have to wait in line or wait for them to make up their minds.  Remember that groups of first year students walk SLOWLY.
  • Send Alyssa a picture of your group on their outing! aldoust@bu.edu
    Our Suggestions

    Any Classroom Location On Campus:

    Food on the Esplanade or BU Beach: Pre-order the food and pick it up while the Peer Mentor walks the class to the meeting point. Enjoy it as a picnic on the BU Beach or the Charles River Esplanade (the grassy area along the Charles River). You can cross over Storrow Drive to the Esplanade at a few key locations along BU’s campus (Silber Way overpass or the overpass by the BU Beach).

    Pro-tip: Bring a couple picnic blankets or plastic table cloths to sit on because these are prime geese poop areas. Also, think about card games or ice breakers. 

    East Campus Classroom Starting Point:

    Blackbird Doughnuts: This is a great option for a morning class as they are open from 7am-4pm Mon- Fri (0.5 miles from 100 Bay State Road) at Fenway. Pre-order on-line or have your students select their items when you arrive. Your allotment should be enough for at least a donut and a drink for everyone. Blackbird has vegan options but not gluten free. You can sit on the lawn in front of Time Out Market after you get your treats or walk around Fenway together.

    Time Out Market: Time Out is a large food court with dozens of different restaurants in one area! Walk from outside your classroom to Time Out Market and hand out pre-loaded meal cards to all your students. Everyone can choose what they want to eat inside and then take their food to go to sit inside in the hall or at outdoor tables. We recommend having your students RSVP first so you don’t have extras!

    Time Out Meal Cards Purchase Process: You can e-mail or go to Time Out to purchase the meal cards. If you decide to e-mail Time Out Market (alvaro.marmolejo@timeout.com), provide them with the time and date of your visit, and the number of pre-paid $15 cards you need. They need 48 business hours notice. The cards should be available for your pick up at your outing time if you e-mail ahead. They will e-mail you a form to fill out your One Card or personal credit card information. When you reconcile the charge, call the charges “meal cards” (NOT “gift cards” which are not allowed).

    Central Campus Classroom Starting Point

    Giggling Rice Thai Togo: Walk from the College of Arts and Sciences building to Giggling Rice Thai Togo, a delicious local restaurant that’s just steps away from South Campus (0.4 miles). This restaurant is open from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM on weekdays, and sections can use this link to view the menu and order in advance. After picking up your meals, students can walk 7 minutes to Time Out Market to spend time as a group!

    Shinmio Tea: Meet on Marsh Plaza and walk to Shinmio Tea, a cafe that’s known for milk tea and pastries (0.4 miles). The restaurant opens at 11:30 AM, and you can view the menu here. Students can walk 6 minutes to Time Out Market after picking up their orders or hang out in front of the shop.

    West Campus Classroom Starting Point

    T Anthony’s Pizzeria: As a longstanding staple to Boston’s local restaurant scene, T Anthony’s is famous for its thin crust pizzas and offers many food choices for students. Meet at the College of General Studies and walk down Commonwealth Avenue to reach this restaurant (0.4 miles).  Call ahead at (617) 734-7708 to place your order or schedule a group order online. This restaurant also showcases BU sports memorabilia, so come prepared to show your school spirit! Your section can walk to the nearby Amory Park after picking up your pizza. 

    Life Alive: Meet right at the Life Alive in West Campus for a delicious meal (888 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215). You can view the menu and schedule ahead by placing a catering order at the BU location. After picking up your order, feel free to walk to the nearby Amory Park to enjoy your meal.

    El Jefe’s Taqueria: Walk from the College of General Studies to El Jefe’s Taqueria (0.2 miles)! Located at the end of West Campus, El Jefe’s offers several authentic Mexican food and beverage options. This restaurant also has a breakfast menu, making it a great option for early morning classes! Use this link to place an order ahead of your class time, and sections can walk to Knyvet Square to enjoy their meals.

    OTTO: Meet at the West Campus location of OTTOs, an iconic New England restaurant! The restaurant serves a variety of classic and unique pizzas, and the full menu can be found here.  Sections can sit at the restaurant or pick up their order at the restaurant and walk to the nearby Amory Park to enjoy their meal.

    Amory Park: A popular green space among Brookline residents and BU students.  Play games, relax, people and dog watch. Pick up donuts, pizza or another tasty treat in advance and walk with your class to Amory Park where you can enjoy your food together. Directions here.