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Boston University

Full Review 2023

Aditya Malik, Master of Science Computer Science

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Likes
- BU supports diversity and inclusivity. There is a large International population which gives the opportunity to meet and interact with people from different culture and backgrounds.
- BU's campus is spread across charles river, so you get to roam around and attend classes in prestigious historic buildings.
- The academic programs are diverse and very well structured.
Dislikes
- It is way too expensive. The food, groceries etc and especially the utilities and rent is too much for a student
- The tuition is extremely expensive with challenging time constraint assignments
- There is less city life as it a part of college hub so people tend to face mental health issues - depression anxiety, loneliness due to academic pressure and harsh gloomy winters
Campus Life
- Main campus being the Charles River Campus, Medical Campus and a Fenway Campus
- BU Libraries include the Mugar Memorial Library and branches (African Studies, Astronomy, Music, Science & Engineering, Stone Science, Pickering Educational Resources, and the Frederick S. Pardee Management Library), Pappas Law Library, and School of Theology Library. There is a Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec), which has various activities like aerobics, boxing, yoga, weight and cardio rooms, a rock-climbing wall, swimming pools, racquetball and squash courts, gyms, and an indoor jogging track. There is also a BU Dining and Career Development Center and a medical center.
Accommodation
- Accommodation: I used online platforms such as facebook and real estate agents
- Monthly rent: $1050 with hot water and heat, $ 200 for electricity
- I didn't find any challenges while finding or securing my accommodation
- Recommendations for future students seeking accommodation: start searching at least 5-6 months in advance and ask for real-time videos and face-to-face video calls to check the place and facilities
- Mine was 15 minutes by walk and 5 minutes via train. The students stay 15-20 mins by train max as the campus is accessible via train and bus very easily


Likes
- BU has plenty of On Campus job opportunities from Research Assistant to Teaching Assistant. The best part is other Dining part-time jobs are available only for International students.
- BU has a very huge campus with modern amenities. BU is famous for sports like Ice hockey, Football and several other sports including squash. Olympic-sized swimming pools in Agganis Arena. And of course a huge diversity at Commonwealth Avenue.
Dislikes
- Well, Boston University has its own Merchandise shop where you can buy Huddies, T-shirts, stationery, Planners, Books, electronics, and more, but it's quite expensive.
- Boston University does not offer financial aid to international students, and you cannot work off Campus.
- BU conducts lectures even during nights and many a times you have attend lectures till 9:00 PM.
Campus Life
Boston University offers a vibrant campus life with students from diverse nationalities, providing a global experience. The campus experience and infrastructure are top-notch, featuring well-equipped libraries and modern sports facilities. BU has an immunization drive for all of its freshers providing the best healthcare to its students and faculty. I almost every time spot Indians on campus and even all across Commonwealth Avenue. The community is very welcoming, with a substantial number of Indian students making it easier to connect with fellow countrymen. BU boasts numerous clubs and societies that cater to a wide range of interests. The university also hosts major fests like 'Splash', which showcases student organizations, and 'Global Music', adding colors to life. Apart from that I have also joined Technical clubs like Cyber Security Club, Artificial Intelligence Club and more.
Accommodation
I opted for Off-Campus accommodation as I felt that the on-campus accommodation was quite expensive. One can shortlist the best suitable accommodation from 3rd party providers like Amberstudent. In my case, the university already has compiled information on the type of stay and budget on their website. It was very much easy to find one and confirm my stay. I live just 15 min away from my college and the commute is very comfortable. It's good to search for accommodation as soon as possible because as academic month approaches the prices are high during the peak time. Indian groceries are pretty expensive but you can find plenty of grocery shops a lot on the streets. Our monthly grocery expenses are somewhere around $100. Utensils are quite expensive so it's better to buy from India and bring it here in the USA.
Likes
- I like the Part-time job at the campus system.
Dislikes
- I do not like self-registering to the class system. If a class is full and I want it, I will fail to get it.
Campus Life
My college has 17 colleges and buildings. Has a sports building. Accommodate student stay on campus. Free activities and perks around campus. Terrier cards.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad is really expensive which I didn’t not expect. The city Boston is really underrated when it comes to this. 2 bedroom apartment would cost around 2600$/month.
Likes
- Very safe city and campus + very diverse crowd
Dislikes
- Very very expensive tuition + cost of living too unaffordable + not the best career resources
Campus Life
The campus is lovely, infra is amazing. Too much to do on campus in terms of both indoor and outdoor activities. There is free merch and food all around all the time for students. Very very happening and engaging.
Accommodation
Graduate housing was like $2,000+ per month in rent for an average personal living space. Not worth it at all. It is better to rent an apartment by yourself, for a private room within a 15-20 mins radius of campus, you can find it for $800 easily.
Likes
- The people are very accommodating and friendly, the academics are strong and the program is well-known and reputable.
Dislikes
- Low stipend, less freedom to take courses outside the university.
Campus Life
The facilities are very good, the gym is excellent. There are opportunities to take fitness or recreational classes for free. I took piano for two semesters at the music school. The economics department is pretty old and the building is too small now, which is the only downside. There is not enough office space for PhD students. The classes are usually held in other buildings so it is not that much of a problem.
Accommodation
I rented a house off campus- A 3b2bath. Rent is 1200 a month. The average cost around campus is about the same. Utilities run about 100 dollars extra on average.
Likes
- I really liked the city as it is safe and one of the biggest hubs in US. And the university was very well ranked especially for my program.
Campus Life
Campus life is overall great, there’s a lot of events and things happening around if you are interested to get involved. There’s great facilities as well and it’s all well maintained. And the gym too is probably one of the most highly regarded in the area.
Accommodation
Boston is a more expensive city for sure, I live in a 3bhk apt with 2 flatmates and each of us pay $1000 each for rent.
Likes
- Course and curriculum is updated and the professors are very helpful. Most professors are part time and work in organizations during the day so some professors also refer you to their organizations. Also, we are close to MIT and Harvard and are allowed to attend their events which is a plus.
- I got 4 admits and out of those, BU’s curriculum was the best. Also, it was the highest reputed University out of my admits. My other admits were from UIC, SJSU, Santa Clara University and IIT Chicago.
Dislikes
- Campus is in the city. It has its pros as well like transportation is easy and there are a lot of off campus housing nearby. The only thing I dislike about the the university is that its very expensive. And as a city, Boston is expensive so off campus housing is also very expensive.
Campus Life
Campus life is pretty fun. We have regular events for networking which helps a lot. There are not much events for sports as every grad student is busy with studies. Library is good too.
Accommodation
There is a very limited amount of on campus housing which costs from $775 to $975 including all utilities including electricity. This is actually a bargain for a private room in Boston. Students can easily get accommodations near the University for around $850 without utilities and $450 if sharing a room.
Accommodation
Living near university or in the city can be expensive so choose your home carefully.
It has the best program for project management in the country.
Accommodation
There are several options in terms of the dorm and on-campus housing that vary by status. Off-campus housing is also an option after the first year of graduation. Although the cost of living in Boston is high because it is a metro city.
High ranking for selected fields, scholarship, and ideal location (diverse and urban environment).
Accommodation
I live in off campus private room in shared apartment. The rent is 600$. The utilities in total are around $30-40
BU as this had the best research labs and faculties in my field in USA
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