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The city of Boston, in general, is a college town. The city is not too big or overwhelming, and there are so many schools located within such a small proximity to one another. Northeastern is located among some of the best attractions, events, and shopping that Boston has to offer! First of all, Northeastern is just around the corner from the beloved Fenway Park. If you’re not a Red Sox fan when you get to Boston, chances are you’ll be one when you leave. Also around the corner is Newbury Street, which is famous for its high-end boutiques, fancy restaurants, and beautiful architecture. Parallel to Newbury Street is Boylston Street, which is lined with fun bars packed with mostly college students. Even if you’re not 21, you can still enjoy Boylston Street’s Pour House (along with many other restaurants) for a cheap and incredibly delicious brunch.

If you’re looking to watch the Celtics or Bruins play or see your favorite musical artist perform, the TD Banknorth Garden is just a short 10-minute T-ride away from campus. Downtown Boston has plenty of attractions, such as Faneuil Hall, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, and the theater district. Another great aspect of Boston’s atmosphere is the local suburbs like Brookline and Cambridge, which are only 10 minutes away and offer a nice break from the chaos of the city. No matter what you enjoy seeing, doing, or eating, the city of Boston and its suburbs have so much to offer—it’s impossible to think of going to college anywhere else.

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smartchicky

Psychology '15

3.8

B+

I Love This Town

I am so in love with Boston. We're within walking distance of the MFA and lots of shopping. There is a movie theater nearby, and Boston is a gorgeous place to live. The only downside is that Roxbury is right there, which I didn't realize until I moved in. Generally it isn't much of a problem, but because of the placement of Ruggles, there are residents from the area on the main street of campus. Just be aware of your surroundings while walking along Columbus and through Ruggles at night.

May 06, 2012

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LillyRoseNU

Communications '15

4.6

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Best of Both Worlds

NU offers the best of both worlds. The campus is located in the heart of Boston but what separates NU from other city schools is the fact that it HAS a campus. NEU's campus is large but very manageable. You can cross from one end of campus to the other in roughly 10 minutes. The city offers endless options to keep you entertained, whether you are eating incredible italian food in the North End, catching a local show, taking a duck tour (a fun tour of the city!), or simply walking around and taking in the beauty of Boston-there's something for everyone! Northeastern's student groups are always planning events so if you don't feel like exploring the city, there will always be something to do on campus!

Apr 27, 2012

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chenci

Pharmacy Studies '15

5.0

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Awesome

There is always stuff on campus going on you just have to seek it out and for the most part people on campus are friendly.

Apr 25, 2012

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