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No Greek System

Berklee College of Music doesn't have Greek Life system. I mean, what's the point of having it? Everyone is happy the way it is in Berklee.

Learn from the Best

Berklee College of Music attracts the best musicians from around the world to study in its main campus in Boston. There is one reason why this happens: because Berklee is the best in the world in its field. As the world's largest college for contemporary music, Berklee College of Music has an amazing group of faculties that are true experts in their fields and they give maximum support to their students.

There's the T, and There's the Bus

Public transportation is highly accessible in Berklee College of Music. The closest T (subway) station is the Hynes Convention Center, which is passed by the Green Line (B, C, D) and takes riders to the downtown and the city. The bus station is located right in front of the main building (150 Mass. Ave.)

Not Too Great, Not Too Much

While the housing itself is average, the quantity of students the housing can hold is ridiculously low.The number, which is currently standing at around 800 people (or 20% of Berklee's student body), suggests that most students would have to get an off-campus housing sometime in their years of study in Berklee College of Music. In addition, the price tag is jaw-dropping-ly high, even compared to that of BU, BC, and Northeastern. Having on-campus housing, though, is a great advantage because you get additional facilities like laundry, practice rooms, etc.

There's Nothing Like It

Unlike other universities/colleges, Berklee specializes in the field of music. And when an academic institution specializes in one field, so does its student body. Everyone in Berklee is united under one mutual interest: music. It's not unusual to see random people chatting together after they talk about their musical taste, as well as watching people starting a jam session outside the main building (150 Massachusetts Avenue) or the other housing (270 Commonwealth Avenue). When it comes to quality of life, most students are extremely happy to be here. They get what they wish for: to learn music from the very best.

Many artists come to Berklee each year to do clinic session as well as teaching a couple of classes. For example, during the summer John Mayer came to the Five-Week program and jammed with the Rock Workshop group. Andrew Bird and Paula Cole did clinic sessions, which were greeted by the participants of the program very warmly and cheerfully. The life in Berklee College of Music is full of opportunity to maximize the students' potential in studying contemporary music. When it comes to it, there's nothing like Berklee College of Music.

Um... What?

Berklee does have a few athletic teams. Pretty much, though, they're non-existant. Berklee's focus is on music and not athletic.

Top-Notch Facilities for Music

Everyone in Berklee has the access to use the many facilities of Berklee College of Music: the recording studios, practice rooms, music production and engineering rooms, the library, ensemble rooms, recital hall, performance center, and many more. Facilities are very modern and one of the best of its kind in the world. Those who major in Music Production & Engineering would sure be grateful to have this kind of opportunity.