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Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Espresso Royale Café
- Marsh Chapel Plaza
- The BU Beach
- The Charles River Esplanade
- The GSU
- The West Campus area/Nickerson Field
Student Centers
- The George Sherman Union (GSU)
Athletic Centers
- Agganis Ice Hockey Arena
- Dance Theater
- Indoor tennis and track Center
- Student Village Fitness and Recreation Center
- The Case Athletic Center
College Prowler Take
Recently, the administration has put a lot of money and effort into improving the student facilities on campus. While students have noticed the improvements, no one seemed to be especially moved by the changes. But in comparison with other schools in the area, BU certainly has a large amount of money to play with, and most buildings are up-to-date and well equipped for student needs.
There are many new and recently renovated facilities on campus, including parking areas, the Fitness and Recreation Center, and Student Village II. The new dorm will allow many more students to stay on campus instead of having to live in the nearby Hyatt during their first semester. All of the dining halls, especially in the West Campus and the Student Village, have also been renovated in the past few years. Depending on the particular college—which tend to receive different amounts of funding—some buildings are in better condition than others. This also goes for places to study, and many students do not seem to enjoy Mugar, the main library on campus. Nevertheless, due to its large size and central location, the library is packed come finals time. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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BUMR says: Boston University 2013 Other  |
The worst part of campus would be...
The worst part of campus would be the library. It's in desperate need of an upgrade.
Facilities: March 01, 2009
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BUJA says: Boston University 2014 Other |
The athletic facilities here are...
The athletic facilities here are the best-we have a great gym, and lots of other facilities for those who may not like gyms. The student meeting places are pretty nice overall. There are a pretty good number of fast food places.
Facilities: February 26, 2009
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BUPS says: Boston University 2015 Engineering |
Everything is new or being...
Everything is new or being renovated, including the Photonics Center, Life Sciences & Engineering Building, FitRec, and Agganis Arena. BU's facilities are second to none.
Facilities: February 25, 2009
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BUNO says: Boston University 2014 Engineering |
Facilities are nice, but some...
Facilities are nice, but some could use renovation. The gym is state-of-the-art, the student union is pretty old and small, the libraries are stuffy, and the dorms are luck of the draw. Some are nice, some are far from it.
Facilities: February 25, 2009
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BUNJ says: Boston University 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
The facilities are very good. We...
The facilities are very good. We have a new gym, the GSU for students to hang out and eat in, very decent dining halls that look like nice restaurants, and a couple of good libraries.
Facilities: February 14, 2009
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FactsWhat To Do on Campus
There is so much to do on campus that your best bet for up-to-date events and information is to check the BU Student Union Web site at http://www.bu.edu/union.
Favorite Things To Do
The great thing about BU is that because it is so big, with nearly 500 student organizations on campus, it would be hard for a student to say s/he has nothing to do. If a student does not want to get involved in learning ballroom or playing an intramural sport like the ever-popular Broomball, they can always relax at BU Central in the basement of the GSU. This place has couches for napping between classes, pool tables, board games, and a large-screen TV equipped with video game systems so you can perfect your Guitar Hero skills.
Bowling on Campus
- None, but there is a Lucky Strike near Fenway Park close to campus, while others, such as Boston Bowl in Dorchester, require a ride on the T.
Movie Theater on Campus
- None, but there is a Regal theater within walking distance near South Campus.
Bar on Campus
- The notorious BU Pub is the only bar on campus that is officially affiliated with the University.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Espresso Royale Café, or lovingly known as the ERC
- Starbucks are located in a variety of the buildings on campus
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