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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

All of the big dining halls...

"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..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

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If you’re a picky eater,...

"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..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

The MIT museum is highly...

"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..."

Posted on 4/27/2009

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Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

The vibe in Boston is chill...

"The vibe in Boston is chill if you are in the right area; otherwise, you may find that the people are a bit on the conservative end, which is restricting at times. I advise you to search far and wide for the..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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There are so many other...

"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..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

Boston is much different...

"Boston is much different from, say, New York,because it is very student oriented and college kid friendly. There are a lot of places to visit when you want to be a tourist, such as Quincy Market and the North..."

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