Tagged: DC vs. Boston
Alejandro Herreria
Culture: D.C. from the Eyes of a BU Student
By Alejandro Herreria
Spring 2015
When I first came to Washington, D.C. as part of the Boston University Study Abroad program, I was unsure what to expect as far as the culture. I really enjoyed the city the last time I visited but was unsure of how it would be living in a city known primarily for politics. Would I be the only one who didn’t know a lot about politics? Would the city’s charm wear off as I started to grow tired of political talk? These were honest questions that I had asked myself on the eight hour drive down from Massachusetts, which were all the more terrifying since I didn’t really know the answers.
Sarah Cohen
The Differences and Similarities between DC and Boston
By Sarah Cohen
Summer 2014
Prior to arriving in DC, I imagined it to be the almost identical to Boston but just with aggressively political individuals. Sure enough, I was spot on about the characteristics of DC inhabitants but was completely off about the overall vibe of the city. Unlike Boston, DC has no high-rise buildings but what it lacks in skyscrapers it makes up for, tenfold, in efficient public transportation. That’s right, the most obvious difference is how easy it is to get around here! Despite the Space Mountain-esque decent underground to get to the Metro, my morning and afternoon commute are probably one of the easiest parts of my day. Additionally, I feel as though DC just has a little more liveliness within the city. Regardless of the slightly older average age of DC residents, there is electricity in the air; everyone is on the go and doesn’t have a second to waste!
