Tagged: Smithsonian
DC Perspective
by Alexandra Warren (Fall 2016)
Washington DC is unlike any city I have ever been to. I did my best to take the time to explore the city this semester, and I think I was able to get a feeling for the culture. It took me a while to figure out how I feel about DC. As I walked around the various neighborhoods, I noticed that each one had a very different feel to it. More
William Rigdon
The Best Fun, Fast, and Free 2-Hour Trips in DC
William Rigdon
Spring 2016
I see you there. You are an incoming student to the BUDC program and you just realized that your semester is going to be busier than you’d hoped. You have work all week, class at night, and you need to find some time to eat; sleep; and do homework. When are you going to have time to see and enjoy all the rest that DC has to offer? Not to worry! Washington DC is a fantastic city with lots to offer to all types of people and fortunately not all of it takes all that much time! It is important for both your mental and physical well-being to amongst your busy schedule set aside at least 2 hours on the weekend to get out and try a new restaurant, explore a new sight, or just take a walk to learn your way around. Two hours might not seem like a lot of time, but you will be shocked to find out how much you can do for free in that time. Here are some of my favorites. More
Kathryn Teran
Surviving DC without asking your parents for more money
Kathryn Teran
Summer 2015
Washington DC—not quite city not quite town, where history is made, opportunities are found, and networks are linked. The Metro (DC’s public transportation service) is clean and functions consistently until 3 am on the weekends. Shopping is abundant and there is food from every corner of the globe in every form from bakeries to food trucks to restaurants with $2.50+ tasting menus. For all you ladies and gents over 21 coming from Boston, behold, the promised land of happy hour. If you’re staying at the Deb you will be thrilled to find that the restaurant right next door has $1 margaritas. God Bless America.
We have arrived, well, kind of. Unless you’re fortunate enough to have either a paid internship or your company pays for your public transportation, costs will start to add up, and fast. It happens slowly, and then all at once—your food truck lunches, bottomless mimosa brunches, and frequent use of the metro will add up and have you looking at your bank statement wondering where the money that was supposed to last you all semester went.
So, my tips for surviving DC without awkwardly asking your parents for more money?
Devon King
Making your D.C. Bucket List
By Devon King
Spring 2015
When you first get to D.C. you’re going to feel overwhelmed—there’s so much to do here and you might only have one semester to do it. You’ll have to weigh your options to see what you should pay for, what’s 100% necessary to do, and what you wouldn’t mind missing out on. The best way to do this is a Bucket List, your must-do’s of D.C. Everyone will tell you what’s on their bucket list, but what do you quintessentially need to do? Here are my 16 suggestions:
- Visit all 17 Smithsonian Museums that are located in the Greater D.C. area. They’re all free, all interesting, and a great way to kill a Saturday afternoon.
- Go on a night tour of the monuments. It’s one thing to see them during the day, but it’s another to see them lit up, with fewer crowds. No matter the weather, you’ll enjoy this.
Photo Credit: Old Town Trolley Tours
