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Location: Boston, MA
Tuition:$37,910
Room & Board:$11,848
Student Body Size: 17,013
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Campus Dining  by Anonymous

"If you’re a picky eater, there’s always pasta, sandwiches, or salad to eat. The food does get repetitive, but the good thing about being in Boston is that there are tons of places to eat if you want to go out for dinner that ..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

Posted on Campus Dining  by Anonymous

"All of the big dining halls have pretty good food. Also, every night there is the ‘Late-Night Café,’ which is in the dining hall, and then, instead of the usual buffet, you pay for what you eat. They also serve late-night sna..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

Posted on Local Atmosphere  by Anonymous

"The MIT museum is highly recommended. It is an interactive, hands-on museum displaying Artificial Intelligence, Hall of Holograms, Mechanical Artwork, and other fascinating exhibits. Best of all, it is only $3 to get in with ..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

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Posted on Academics  by BUJC

"It's college, so it's hard. We have grade deflation. If you're a B student, be ready to be a B- or C+ student when you get here—it's ridiculous. We have a pretty good College of Communication, and our School of Management is ..."

Posted on 8/10/2009

Posted on Academics  by BUJH

"The teachers are fine. Most of them are more interested in research than teaching, and the ones who actually care about their students are well known. However, within the School of Education, almost all of the professors are ..."

Posted on 8/10/2009

Posted on Academics  by BUAS

"Some teachers are really good—they want to get through to their students and teach them something, and they try to learn everyone's names. Other teachers are just there for research or their own work and take teaching less se..."

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