Boston University

The University of Boston is easily accessible through buses, taxis, shared rides, trains and subways. Let's explore the various transportation options available around BU -

• Boston University Shuttle (BUS)  is available for students free of charge. 
• Charles River Campus is accessible quickly through Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) bus, commuter rail and subway. 
• Use GoMassCommute to share rides to BU and save up to 75% cost of travel. 
• The city has a public ferry system called "boats." These ferries serve Hingham, Hull, and Quincy. "Boats" serve Logan Airport. 
• The "B" subway line is wheelchair-accessible. Disability paratransit is also available.

The services offered by BU are carefully designed, keeping the student’s needs in mind. These services and facilities help international students get the best out of what Boston offers.

• Library: The libraries at BU, known as the Mugar Memorial Library, the Samuel M. Fineman Law Library and the Pappas Law Library, consist of a massive collection of books, course materials, eJournals, etc. The primary research library, namely O'Neill Library, has a capacity of 1400 students with galleries and group discussions. 

• Healthcare:University medical facilities offer medical and psychological treatments. Behavioral Medicine staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed mental health clinicians, clinical nurse specialists and clinical social workers assist students with mental health issues. Several group discussions and events are conducted to educate students on mental health.

• Placement: Center for Career Development at Boston University helps students gain essential skills required for the corporate world. Similarly, the Student Employment Office helps graduate students of BU find suitable placement opportunities. 

Life at BU is a confluence of languages, religions and cultures. Known as Terriers, BU students meet like-minded people from all over the world at the campus. Some of the interesting features are as follows - 

• BU is home to the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (HTC) - a culturally diverse organisation where students from all races, orientations and backgrounds share their thoughts and ideas. 
• The Faculty-in-Residence program allows students to live with professors who interact with them and motivate them daily.
• The George Sherman Union Food Court at BU houses 11 restaurants, cafes and eateries. 

Approximately 99% of the undergrad students live on the campus of BU. Students can easily use gyms and athletic facilities. Free shuttles run between campus housing and academic buildings. 

• The University's housing complexes include single, double, shared, and suite-style rooms. Students can choose on-campus or off-campus city living.

• The University's upscale residence is Commonwealth Place. Silverman is for upper-level students. 

• The University's co-ed housing offers single and double rooms. Each student housing complex features a dining hall.