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Boston University - Off the Record
The prospective college student’s antidote to the Princeton Review doldrums. 
186 pages of real insider information to help you decide if this is the right college for you.
Boston University Students Tell It Like It Is
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to BU - The extremely high cost of living?this is especially difficult for your first taste of off-campus living.
- BU is extremely conservative, especially considering the liberal student body. The former president of the University, John Silber, despite being a Democrat, seems as right-wing as they come regarding policies. When petitioning for more lenient visitation rules, students were surprised to hear this widely published response: 'It is not our job to provide a 'love nest' for our students.' He also disbanded the homosexual student organization at the BU Academy. This, among many other executive decisions made by those running the University, are often the spark for public controversy in the media.
This is, of course, a very small sampling of what you need to know before choosing Boston University. If we told you everything, you wouldn't buy the book! Check out the College Prowler BU guidebook to get the full lowdown on . . .Guys and Girls:
'The guys and girls vary. Some are really hot and some are really not. However, a lot of the women are Prada-wearing Gucci pushers, and the guys are pretty much the same. However, you do find your niche, and there are so many people that it doesn't really matter. One thing: there are more women than men. A good number of the men are gay. I have been told there is a drought of good, straight men . . . keep that in mind.' Academics:
'As a freshman, you will have huge lectures, and depending on your major,
that might not change too much. The teachers are brilliant, but you might get lost in the crowd.' Local Atmosphere:
'There are so many other colleges around and it makes for some crazy times and lots of opportunities to meet people. Boston is definitely a college town. There are so many things to see when you're there. The historic aspect of Boston is fascinating, and it is beautiful all year round.'
And much more. Find out if BU truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths. Visiting campus isn't enough.
Read our Boston University insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years. Discover if BU is Right For You.
The College Prowler ProcessWhile writing our series of college guides, we felt it was critical that our content was unbiased and unaffiliated with any college or university. By hiring current students as authors, we strive to create college guides that truly represent each campus. Our guides cover both the good and the bad, and whether survey responses point to recurring trends or varying opinions, these sentiments are directly and proportionally expressed through our guides. From the very beginning, student writers gather the most up-to-date stats, facts, and inside information on their colleges. They fill each section with student quotes and summarize the findings in editorial reviews. In addition, each school receives a collection of letter grades (A through F) that reflect student opinion. Once a guide is written, additional college students serve as editors and check for accuracy even more extensively. This same process is applied to all of the 258 colleges and universities College Prowler currently covers. Each guide is the result of endless student contributions, hundreds of pages of research and writing, and countless hours of hard work. All of this has led to the creation of a student information network that stretches across the nation. It’s no easy accomplishment, but it’s the reason that our guides are such a great resource.
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