The City of Boston

• Boston is ranked 6th in the 2015 QS list of Best Student Cities for Top Universities worldwide and has more international students than any other U.S. city.
• Small in size, Boston is easy to navigate just by walking. It also has an excellent subway system (called “the T”) that makes it simple to get to its many famous sites and attractions.
• Home to many of the world’s leading global finance, biotechnology and manufacturing companies, Boston has been welcoming international students and visitors for many years - you are certain to feel welcomed and comfortable during your time here.
• With over 50 colleges and universities that attract more than 250,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world, the entire city of Boston feels like a college campus. In fact, 1 out of every 5 people in Boston is a college student!
• ONCAMPUS Boston’s activities coordinator will plan and organize events on campus and throughout the city providing you with the opportunity to explore your surroundings. Events include everything from sporting events to museum visits to competitive athletic activities with students from neighboring universities.
• One day get-aways – there is much to see and do just beyond Boston, including:
  • Skiing and snowboarding
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Sailing and windsurfing
  • Hiking and biking
  • Cape Cod National Seashore – recognized as one of the world’s best beaches
  • Whale watching

Boston has:

• Over 200 Libraries
• Over 50 Museums & Galleries
• Over 40 Cinemas
• Over 2,500 Restaurants
• Over 2,100 Parks

Some of the most popular sights and attractions around Boston are:

• Boston Commons & Public Gardens
• Fenway Park
• Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace
• New England Aquarium
• Duck Tours
• Boston Harbor
• Freedom Trail
• Museum of Science
• Boston Symphony Orchestra
• TD Garden
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• Museum of Fine Arts

• Newbury Street – legendary boutiques, cafes, and salons (see the image on the right)
• Copley Plaza – a high end mall in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace – shops, restaurants and street performers, too
• Harvard Square – the intellectual playground for Harvard and MIT students
• Cambridgeside Galleria – a traditional U.S. mall easily accessed by the T subway
• Downtown Crossing – a pedestrian mall with classic stores and eateries
• Wrenthem Outlet Mall - popular outlet shopping

The easiest way to get around Boston is by using the subway, or the ‘T’ as it’s known. It is clean, safe and easily accessible. 

Boston is also a great city to walk around, because it is so compact and – except for Beacon Hill – it is flat too.

Great music venues:

• Boston Symphony Hall
• TD Garden
• Agganis Arena
• The Paradise Rock Club
• House of Blues
• The Lizard Lounge
• The Middle East

Boston also has a thriving live music scene that caters for all tastes. The famous Boston Symphony Orchestra plays numerous concerts and offer reduced tickets for students. Or if you prefer small venues, the Paradise, Harpers Ferry and the House of Blues play host to local live bands.

The Boston area has four beloved sports teams, which together, have won 9 championships since 2001, earning itself the nickname of Titletown USA. Fenway Park, where the Red Sox play and TD Garden, where the Celtics and the Bruins play, are located within the City of Boston, and assessable by train, bus, and walking. Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots play, is located south of Boston in the City of Foxboro, also accessible by train.

• Boston Red Sox (Baseball)
• Boston Celtics (Basketball)
• Boston Bruins (Hockey)
• New England Patriots (Football)

Other popular sports teams in Boston include:

• New England Revolution (Soccer)
• Boston Cannons (Lacrosse)
• Boston Breakers (Women's Soccer)

The New England area is known for the most colorful fall (autumn) foliage in the United States, but still better is knowing that by living in New England, you can experience the best of all four seasons!