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Boston University
Full Review 2023
Aditya Malik, Master of Science Computer Science
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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. null
- 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. null
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. null
- Boston University does not offer financial aid to international students, and you cannot work off Campus. null
- BU conducts lectures even during nights and many a times you have attend lectures till 9:00 PM. null
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.
Hostel
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 $100. Utensils are quite expensive so it's better to buy from India and bring it here in the USA.
Likes:
- I like the Part-time job at the campus system. null
Dislikes:
- I do not like self-registering to the class system. If a class is full and I want it, I will fail to get it. null
Campus Life
My college has 17 colleges and buildings. Has a sports building. Accommodate student stay on campus. Free activities and perks around campus. Terrier cards.
Hostel
Accommodation abroad is really expensive which I didn’t not expect. The city Boston is really underrated when it comes to this. 2 bedroom apartment would cost around 2600$/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.
Hostel
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. null
Dislikes:
- Low stipend, less freedom to take courses outside the university. null
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.
Hostel
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. null
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.
Hostel
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. null
- 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. null
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. null
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.
Hostel
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 $450 if sharing a room.
Hostel
Living near university or in the city can be expensive so choose your home carefully.
It has the best program for project management in the country.
Hostel
There are several options in terms of the dorm and on-campus housing that vary by status. Off-campus housing is also an option after the first year of graduation. Although the cost of living in Boston is high because it is a metro city.
High ranking for selected fields, scholarship, and ideal location (diverse and urban environment).
Hostel
I live in off campus private room in shared apartment. The rent is 600$. The utilities in total are around $30-40
BU as this had the best research labs and faculties in my field in USA
Hostel
Living nearby like Beacon St, Fenway, Kenmore, Charlestown can be quite costly, but if you go near Brighton, St. Stephan Steet, Allston good and slightly cheaper places can be found. The price will start from $800 for the single unfurnished room; if someone is planning to live alone, it can high up to $4000. But you can look for SplitSpot Website, BU Found Study, June Homes to find suitable private or shared rooms under $1100. The majority of students live in 3 BHK or 4 BHK apartments and share them with 5 or 6 other students. This option will only cost $500 to $700. I prefer these options. Students can buy grocery from WholeFoods, Trader Joe. There are very few Indian stores; you can find some Indian Grocery in WholeFood and Trader Joe. You can do shopping at Target. Dunkin and Mc Donalds have cheap coffee. ($2) There are a lot of scammers. If someone is asking to pay ahead, and saying he will send the keys to your address, then most probably, the guys will run with your money. Do not fall into these traps. Long stay Airbnb can be found near BU for a minimum of $1200. Keep checking prices regularly; sometimes you can find quite a good deal. that will be below $1200.
BU is one of the top private university, and it offers a Computer science program in 2 colleges: The art and science department and Metropolitan College. The graduate art and science department offer a less flexible programme, whereas the metropolitan college provides a more flexible programme(i.e. classes are in the evening). Student can choose either while applying. Data Science Faculty is quite good, and most of the professor had working professional experience in the past.
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