SEAN H.
Boston College

Home: New Jersey

“History comes alive in the city”

"I chose Boston because it’s the birthplace of our nation and, being a history guy, I really like that. The Freedom Trail is really amazing because it takes you to so many historic sites that are integrated into the fabric of busy city life."

DAVID S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Home: Vermont

“We mix it up”

"Boston is such a college town...when we have events on our campus there are always kids from at least four to five other schools. Students mix socially all the time which makes it fun."

SARAH M.
Boston University

Home: California

“Four chances to start anew”

"I really love the seasons in New England. We don’t have them in San Diego and it’s beautiful here when the leaves turn or snow is falling. My favorite fall event is the Pumpkin Fest at City Hall. They have 1,000’s of lit jack-o-lanterns on display in the plaza around Halloween. It’s really cool to see.."

TASMIAH C.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Home: India

“Always trying something new”

"I love going to school in Boston. One of my favorite things is trying different restaurants with friends. We’ve sampled every cuisine imaginable: Ethiopian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Tibetan...you name it. And they’re all great!"

DARIUS Z.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Home: Los Angeles

“There's always something interesting to do”

Boston is a manageable city but it still has tons of culture and so much going on. The other day I was walking through a neighborhood and there was some random street festival with people dancing and music. There are concerts and great museums. I just have to go out in the city to find something fun to do.

SOPHIE W.
Wheaton College

Home: Oregon

“I’ve got the best of both worlds here”

I go to school on a beautiful suburban campus with the tree lined quad and quiet streets, but I can easily visit the city any time for adventure. We have a shuttle that runs regularly from our campus into Boston. I have the best of both worlds here.

CLAUDE Z.
Emerson College

Home: New York

“There's so much energy here”

I go to school at Emerson but I have friends on many other campuses in the city and we meet up all the time. Boston is so young and there’s so much energy here. You can walk down the street and find a bunch of teenagers living the experience - just like you.

DANIELLE C.
Boston University

Home: California

“I’ve met students from around the world”

The city is gorgeous and everyone is so friendly. I remember on my first day here I met people from Europe, China, Saudi Arabia, Argentina… it is amazing how many international students go to school in the area.

JEFF T.
Bentley University

Home: Rhode Island

“In Boston, word travels really fast, and you get recognized.”

As a marketing major, this Rhode Island native found himself a hot prospect in the Boston marketplace. After getting internship offers from numerous local companies, he accepted an internship at the Boston office of the international ad agency, Arnold Worldwide. Working in brand development and business strategy, he analyzed the U.S. automobile market, with his findings going directly to Arnold’s chief executive officer.

“There are just a ton of opportunities in Boston. It’s one of the best cities in the United States,” he says. “In Boston, word travels really fast, and you get recognized.”

CAREY G.
Northeastern University

Home: Hawaii

“I love hanging out on the Common ”

We don¹t have huge parks in Hawaii, so I really like spending time in the Public Garden and at Boston Common. I think it’s my favorite place in the city. The gardens are so beautiful in the summer and it’s all lit up with little white lights on the trees in the winter.

STACEY S.
Boston University

Home: Colorado

“It’s the most fulfilling volunteer experience I've ever had”

"It’s the most fulfilling volunteer experience I've ever had,” said Stacey Sweeny of her work with the Burton Chill program. Founded in 1995, by snowboarder guru Jake Burton, Chill provides 100 under-served kids from Boston the opportunity to learn how to snowboard every winter. College volunteers get a chance to help these children gain confidence and mastery of the sport, all while participating in an activity they love. Although driving out to Wachusett Mountain on a school night is not always easy, for Stacey it was worth it. “You develop a real relationship with the kids as you teach them,” said Sweeny.”