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Overall, Boston is a fairly safe city, considering its size and student population. The level of safety is really a determinant of the neighborhood. Like any city, it's important to stay alert and remain cautious when it comes to bad neighborhoods or walking alone at night. If you are smart about your surroundings and take general safety precautions, you should feel safe around Northeastern. The campus is a very nice area and predominantly safe; however, if you're heading up to Mission Hill or in the direction towards Roxbury, those areas can feel less protected. Residence halls are strict about patrolling the entrances and making sure that no intruders get into the areas. Most students feel safe around the campus areas, and if something makes them uncomfortable, there are always resources nearby.

The NUPD and campus security officers make a significant effort to ensure that students are safe and secure in their environment. Public Safety usually patrols around campus in the late hours and even offers students rides to any location that is within one mile from campus. There are many emergency call-boxes surrounding the campus borders; they are easily distinguishable with a blue light on top and the title "Northeastern University Campus Emergency Phone." The Boston Police Department is located right next to Northeastern's campus, and the department recognizes its responsibility to provide protective services to the campus community.

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chenci

Pharmacy Studies '15

4.6

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Safe

The NUPD (Northeastern University Police department) is 3x that of BPD (Boston Police Department) and you always see NUPD on campus during the day on their bikes or just around campus driving at night. I've never had a bad encounter on campus the two years I have been here.

Apr 25, 2012

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brookehoger

Graphic Design '16

3.5

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Northeastern Safety

The campus generally feels safe but there are some parts that can be a bit sketchy at night. Northeastern takes some measures to ensure student safety late at night but many students do not take advantage of them or know about them. For the most part, though, safety on campus is just about being smart.

Apr 02, 2012

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moradeij

Civil Engineering '16

4.6

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Do Not Use It, but Hear It Is Good!

I already have health care covered in Boston and go to my Doctor, but once I had to get a vaccine and the staff was quick, simple and polite. I also hear through my friends they are very good.

Mar 30, 2012

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