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Interested in moving to a city with big ideas? Then Boston’s for you. Filled to the city limits with colleges, Boston offers everything imaginable for entertainment. From theater to live music, from sports to art, there is plenty to keep you occupied in this city. Some say Boston’s best shopping is located on Newbury Street. Bursting with galleries, restaurants, and high-end retail stores, Newbury Street attracts many tourists and locals who are looking to spend some cash. Other fine shopping areas include Downtown Crossing, Harvard Square, and Central Square. As for culture, Boston’s theater district is a godsend, especially for students. Rush tickets are available an hour before most shows for about half the price of ticket reservations. Emerson’s own Cutler Majestic Theater presents touring operas and ballets, as well as student productions.

The Charles River divides Boston from Cambridge and Somerville, and the Promenade is a gorgeous area for biking, skating, or smooching. Boston’s location in New England allows for easy trips to the beach or the mountains, to New York City or Cape Cod, or even a bus ride to Canada. Though the large number of young people makes the city great for nightlife and social activity, no liquor sales on Sundays and early curfews for bars remind Boston residents that this isn’t New York.

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Local Atmosphere at Emerson College

victorianoel1

Creative Writing '14

3.8

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Small College, Big City

There is always something to do in Boston, whether it's on campus at one of Emerson's numerous theatres, at a venue somewhere else in the city, or even if you have to jump on the T to Cambridge or Allston. Sometimes it's a little tough to be underage, and the bars and the subway close pretty early. The best part, though, is that Emerson is such a small community but in such a large city. You get to know people on campus very well, but can always go out and explore.

Apr 12, 2012

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littleafon

Digital and Print Publishing '14

3.8

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Lots to Do, Sucky Restrictions

Tons to do in the weekends but a lot of places are 21+ and the T closes at 12:30

Feb 07, 2012

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kewillia

Drama and Theatre Production '14

4.6

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Emerson College: Life in the Big City

Emerson has one of the best locations a college can have. It might not have an actual campus with a quad, but the Boston Common is pretty much the same thing. There is plenty to do and lots to see. The Esplanade is beautiful, as wells as the view from the Harvard bridge. Emerson is right next to 3 of the major subway (T) stops, so getting around is very easy. There are many other colleges in the area, so the majority of the city is comprised of college students.

Oct 25, 2011

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