Boston University is an elite university that is constantly improving. It is a very expensive college but has a lot of resources for its students. Students who wish to attend should be somewhat independent and not afraid to take full advantage of the school's resources as well as the resources in the city of Boston.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Do not attend this school if you are not getting a large scholarship or having wealthy parents. You should calculate your expenses before submitting your deposit to attend this school as I see many students transferring back to community college because they can no longer afford it later on. Prospective students should also be very open to new ideas as Boston University is not a traditional college experience. It does not have the school pride feeling or college campus structure but there is plenty to do if students are willing to step outside their boundaries and do something new. Boston University will not carry your hand through anything while you are there.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Boston University is definitely one of the more difficult schools in the nation. There is obvious grade deflation here that can be demoralizing to some people especially if they are comparing GPAs to students from other colleges. It depends on the school though. For the School of Management, you should be prepared to do a lot of work and complete one of the hardest classes, Core, where you will have to do create your own product using skills in finance, marketing, operations management, and information systems.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Boston University has many different dormitories for their students but they are very expensive. Experiences here can vary depending where students wish to stay may it be an apartment, student dormitory, or the luxurious high-rise student village. However, there is plenty to do in every place especially with the Resident Assistants being required to plan monthly events. These events are optional so students may have to look out for opportunities on their own and be willing to try new stuff. Parties are also pretty widespread - ranging from small house parties to huge parties at sororities and fraternities.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are many different food options at Boston University ranging from student dining halls to retail dining. Most recently, Boston University has opened a new dining hall on its east campus with many different types of food catering for almost every student's tastes. There is even a completely separate place serving Kosher food to those who are interested. Many of the dining halls also have late night options for those who are up late - some of which stay open until 2AM. Eventually, the dining hall foods may get repetitive but there are many restaurants, small and large chains, near campus for students to visit.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Despite not having a central campus, Boston University has a lot for its students. They have really focused on student life by providing a fitness center, a student activities center, performance center, and many others. There is just simply too much to list. However, I have to repeat, students must go out and look for these opportunities - they cannot just sit in their dormitory and hope for events to pop up. Anytime a student is bored, they can easily look on their Facebook, contact some friends, look at the BU Events page, or Boston events page - they will easily find something fun and exciting to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Boston University is one of those few schools who focus primarily on educating their students and providing for their student life. Many other schools, even elite schools, have very easy curriculum that do not challenge their students but that will not happen here for most colleges. Despite that, I do not believe students should attend this school unless they are paying a net amount of $20,000 or less per year after scholarships and grants. The current $60,000 cost of attendance is a complete rip-off and students would be better off attending other schools.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Whenever something big happens, such as the death of Osama Bin Laden, there tends to be a loud celebration across campus - this has happened with other events like protesting for the LGBT.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This university is great for students who are outgoing and independent. The school will not hand-hold the students through having a fun life or having a good education. Incoming students must be willing to look for new opportunities on their own and work hard to achieve what the grades that they want.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
This school has a very developed student activities center that helps clubs and organizations plan events throughout the year by providing funding and advice. This has allowed many of our different organizations of all different interests to spur up. Furthermore, it has also given them the opportunity to host very large events that brings in students from all over the world.
Boston University is an elite university that is constantly improving. It is a very expensive college but has a lot of resources for its students. Students who wish to attend should be somewhat independent and not afraid to take full advantage of the school's resources as well as the resources in the city of Boston.
Do not attend this school if you are not getting a large scholarship or having wealthy parents. You should calculate your expenses before submitting your deposit to attend this school as I see many students transferring back to community college because they can no longer afford it later on. Prospective students should also be very open to new ideas as Boston University is not a traditional college experience. It does not have the school pride feeling or college campus structure but there is plenty to do if students are willing to step outside their boundaries and do something new. Boston University will not carry your hand through anything while you are there.
Boston University is definitely one of the more difficult schools in the nation. There is obvious grade deflation here that can be demoralizing to some people especially if they are comparing GPAs to students from other colleges. It depends on the school though. For the School of Management, you should be prepared to do a lot of work and complete one of the hardest classes, Core, where you will have to do create your own product using skills in finance, marketing, operations management, and information systems.
Boston University has many different dormitories for their students but they are very expensive. Experiences here can vary depending where students wish to stay may it be an apartment, student dormitory, or the luxurious high-rise student village. However, there is plenty to do in every place especially with the Resident Assistants being required to plan monthly events. These events are optional so students may have to look out for opportunities on their own and be willing to try new stuff. Parties are also pretty widespread - ranging from small house parties to huge parties at sororities and fraternities.
There are many different food options at Boston University ranging from student dining halls to retail dining. Most recently, Boston University has opened a new dining hall on its east campus with many different types of food catering for almost every student's tastes. There is even a completely separate place serving Kosher food to those who are interested. Many of the dining halls also have late night options for those who are up late - some of which stay open until 2AM. Eventually, the dining hall foods may get repetitive but there are many restaurants, small and large chains, near campus for students to visit.
Despite not having a central campus, Boston University has a lot for its students. They have really focused on student life by providing a fitness center, a student activities center, performance center, and many others. There is just simply too much to list. However, I have to repeat, students must go out and look for these opportunities - they cannot just sit in their dormitory and hope for events to pop up. Anytime a student is bored, they can easily look on their Facebook, contact some friends, look at the BU Events page, or Boston events page - they will easily find something fun and exciting to do.
Boston University is one of those few schools who focus primarily on educating their students and providing for their student life. Many other schools, even elite schools, have very easy curriculum that do not challenge their students but that will not happen here for most colleges. Despite that, I do not believe students should attend this school unless they are paying a net amount of $20,000 or less per year after scholarships and grants. The current $60,000 cost of attendance is a complete rip-off and students would be better off attending other schools.
Whenever something big happens, such as the death of Osama Bin Laden, there tends to be a loud celebration across campus - this has happened with other events like protesting for the LGBT.
This university is great for students who are outgoing and independent. The school will not hand-hold the students through having a fun life or having a good education. Incoming students must be willing to look for new opportunities on their own and work hard to achieve what the grades that they want.
This school has a very developed student activities center that helps clubs and organizations plan events throughout the year by providing funding and advice. This has allowed many of our different organizations of all different interests to spur up. Furthermore, it has also given them the opportunity to host very large events that brings in students from all over the world.