Boston College
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Boston is a wonderful city with loads of American history on pretty much every corner. It is also chock-full of college-aged people, so the area definitely has that youthful, lively feel that a lot of places do not. Boston is fairly clean and efficient and absolutely bursting with character. Massachusetts is one of those states that actually feels culturally distinct from other states. When you’re there, you’re very aware of talking to Bostonians, eating Boston food, and soaking up what is a distinctly “Boston vibe.”

Boston College is located on the outskirts of the Boston metropolis, which gives BC students a mix of low-key suburbia and thrilling city living. Harvard, Northeastern, and Tufts are all fairly close to BC, as are many other colleges. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll ever actually see or talk to a student at one of these universities, as some BC students tend to find friends only on Chestnut Hill. Other people are out there beyond the gates of Chestnut Hill, but you have to be open to finding them. Try to remember that there are other kinds of people nearby, in case you ever want to expand your horizons or see what life is like beyond the college. Definitely visit Faneuil Hall, the Boston Common, Harvard Square, and the Freedom Trail. One of the worst mistakes you can make is to stay on Chestnut Hill and put off exploring the awesome city that surrounds you. There is so much character to Boston, but you have to be willing to venture out and experience something more than just the few blocks that circle Boston College.

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oddog

English '15

5.0

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Boston Is So Cool!

Being to close to the city of Boston is absolutely amazing. There's so much to do all the time. There's awesome shopping and places to eat. There are museums and aquariums and we're 20 minutes from Fenway Park! The arts are absolutely fantastic. There's always an inexpensive and awesome concert to see! There's also so many other schools to visit and other college students to meet. Boston is the perfect college city.

May 22, 2012

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WhoIsJazzo

Dance '12

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The Truth

The school's located very close to the city and the social scene on campus is actually pretty great. However, if you are a minority student it can be very difficult for you both on campus and in the city. Very difficult.

May 13, 2012

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Oneveracity

Finance '15

5.0

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Everything Is a Taxi Away

There is so much right here at BC, that is just a free BC bus ride away, Like the two popular bars in Clevland circle Cityside and Mary Annes. Then with easy acess to the T or taxi, everything boston has to offer is right at your finger tips. Be that sports games, Bars or concerts. You get the surban college (in beautiful chestnut hill and newton) feel and social scene of house parties and such, with easy acess to all the best parts of a city school!

May 07, 2012

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