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BU is crap.BrightEngineering Department
BU is crap. I'm from brooklyn and i thought that Boston would be a city type of atmosphere but its not. Kids from the suburbs will think its a great town but i look at it as a great sports TOWN. If you enjoy clubbin, BU is for you. Social life isn't great, not a nice campus at all, not to many places to throw a ball around, few facilities for sports and gyms, dorms are real crap, food is decent though
1st Year Male -- Class 2006
Education Quality: A, Campus Aesthetics: F
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I have fallen in love with Boston University.Quite BrightJournalism
I have fallen in love with Boston University. As an out-of-state student, I was surprised at how quickly I grew used to city life and being part of a massive student body. There are plenty of negatives -- a terrible BUreaucracy (prepare for the Spanish Inquisition and lots of running if you want to switch houses/dorms), a patronizing administration (can we say "guest policy?"), Chancellor Silber's "to hell with them" attitude (which, depending on where you're coming from, is sort of refreshing, given that most university presidents seem obessed with positive PR) and some hardcore ghetto-ness in the residences (stopped up toilets, icky lighting, the freshman enclave known as Warren Towers). But...these are problems that are probably present in some form at any college...and the top-notch faculty, interesting classes, fun and entertaining student body and awesome city of Boston make up for everything. You can't beat going to school two blocks away from Fenway, being a T ride away from the North End and walking every day in the shadow of the giant Citgo sign. BU has been everything I could have wanted it to be...and then some.
1st Year Female -- Class 2006
Scholastic Success: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: C+
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BU is a wonderful school.BrightHistory/Histories (art history/etc.)
BU is a wonderful school. Like any other school it has its ups and downs. There is a lot of red tape and generally there are many steps to getting things accomplished. BU is also underranked. BU is a better university than is given credit for. There are many resources and classes to chose from. The size of BU makes it easy to meet new people. I love the diversity and the friendliness of the people here. BU is worth giving it a shot!
1st Year Male -- Class 2006
Surrounding City: A+, Useful Schoolwork: C
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