{"id":2663,"date":"2010-02-03T11:51:26","date_gmt":"2010-02-03T16:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?page_id=2663"},"modified":"2023-08-25T16:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T20:29:07","slug":"life-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/resources\/students\/life-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2010\/02\/11_4287_MOONRISE_041-451x300.jpg\" alt=\"boston aerial\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24165 size-medium\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" \/>As the largest city in New England and one of the most distinctive metropolitan areas in the world, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofboston.gov\/\">Boston<\/a> glories in its traditions and bursts with modern vitality. Home to more than 60\u00a0colleges and universities, the \u201cHub\u201d\u2014as the city is often called\u2014is a thriving intellectual and cultural center that\u00a0maintains a small-town feel through its diverse and charming neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Boston\u2019s cobble-stoned streets and historic landmarks still evoke the city&#8217;s early American Colonial and Revolutionary War history. But Boston is a city where historic treasures intermingle with modern technology. Bostonians take as much pride in their busy financial and business communities, world-class medical care facilities, and abundance of research and technological centers as they do in their rich history. There&#8217;s something for everyone here\u2014the challenge is deciding where to begin exploring all this splendid city has to offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Things to do in Boston<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow in the footsteps of American patriots and visit all of the historic sites on the well-traveled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreedomtrail.org\/\">Freedom Trail<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Get to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neaq.org\/index.php\">New England Aquarium<\/a> to see the exhibits or go for a whale watch<\/li>\n<li>Explore some of our many wonderful shopping centers, such as Newbury Street\u00a0and at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prudentialcenter.com\/\">Prudential Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take in any number of Boston\u2019s arts performances at venues such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdbanknorthgarden.com\/\">TD Garden<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensbankoperahouse.com\/\">Citizens Bank Opera House<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spend an afternoon exploring one of Boston&#8217;s excellent museums, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.org\/\">Museum of Fine Arts<\/a> (as a BU student your admission is free!) or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mos.org\/\">Museum of Science<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Stroll through the the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofboston.gov\/parks\/emerald\/Public_Garden.asp\">Boston Public Garden<\/a> and visit the setting for Robert McCloskey&#8217;s award-winning children&#8217;s book <em><a href=\"http:\/\/search.barnesandnoble.com\/Make-Way-for-Ducklings\/Robert-McCloskey\/e\/9780670451494\">Make Way for Ducklings<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Boston and the surrounding areas are also home to numerous championship-winning sports teams, including the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics, as well as our own <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goterriers.com\/\">Boston University Terriers<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Given the abundance of educational opportunities, industry, culture, and recreation that Boston offers, it\u2019s not surprising that so many students come here from all over the world to study and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.com\/jobs\/\">work<\/a>\u2014and often stay long after graduation.\u00a0Boston is truly a place like no other, and Boston University is proud to share in the city\u2019s magnificent heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to visit <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/\">BU Today<\/a><\/em> for information on the ever-changing entertaining and educational experiences BU and Boston have to offer!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the largest city in New England and one of the most distinctive metropolitan areas in the world, Boston glories in its traditions and bursts with modern vitality. 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