Boston University
- 4 Year
- BOSTON, MA
CollegeGrad School
Boston University Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 3,594 reviews
Most of the professors are very kind and are passionate about their job. They want the best for their students and are willing to help. However, some professors are too detached from being a student and have been doing research for too long, they are not able to teach students effectively.
The dining hall can get repetitive especially if you have dietary restraints and allergies. Some dorms are great and some are just bad. Considering how expensive the school is, some things you would expect to be better.
The dining hall can get repetitive especially if you have dietary restraints and allergies. Some dorms are great and some are just bad. Considering how expensive the school is, some things you would expect to be better.
I am a freshman at Boston University, and am enrolled into the College of Arts and Sciences. I have taken the Gen Chem and Biology introductory courses, and they are very rigorous but informative.
There aren't alot of student discounts but wonderful place for networking as a business, IR, or communications student. Very close to a lot of places to eat, although a lot of places close early. Low levels of greek life if that matters to you. VERY diverse, I met many firsts of races, genders, religions, and sexualities here. Not too liberla or conservative. Fun clubs and great people so far.
Extremely diverse and inclusive community. There are numerous student organizations where each student can expand their interests and find their community. The campus being located in the heart of Boston allows personal growth and a sense of independence and opportunity in the real-world.
I'm looking forward to starting my program in January. I appreciate the flexibility, and I plan to finish within 20 months.
As a transfer student, I had a little more experience going into a newer school. But I can thoroughly say the Boston University is one of the best school I could’ve gone to. It truly is define by the phrase “Life is what you make of it”. There’s so many opportunities for students out there it’s hard to miss them even if you aren’t trying. I will say though, BU really makes you work hard. The classes are much harder than my previous school but to be honest, that’s a good thing. I’ve learned more in my first semester at BU than I had in my 2 semesters at my previous school. It goes to should the academic excellence that BU has.
Boston University is a not bad there are a lot of opportunities for students however, the financial aid is not good and housing is on issue not to mention the lack of support from advisors. Classes are big so it's hard to connect with the professors.
BU was a great school. Unfortunately, some of my time was change due to Covid 19. I took some classes over Zoom as well as some in person. I loved the opportunity to study abroad and the community that each major had!
I have transferred to BU from a different, much smaller university in Boston. I really appreciate all of the opportunities that we receive as students belonging to a bigger and well-established university. The only downside is that there is a lot less individual support and you really have to know how to make things happen for yourself.
Boston University is a massive and incredibly diverse school with no shortage of options for organizations to get involved in and classes you may want to take. The only thing I did not like about this school is the student to faculty ratio. It is difficult to obtain the proper amount of guidance, especially as a freshman.
The overall experience is great. There are many clubs, events, and organizations that you can enjoy. The people here are nice. There are so many opportunities for you. It is very safe. The campus is located on the two sides of the road. Walk every day, which is good for my health. The biggest issue is that the tuition is incredibly high.
BU has great academics with knowledgeable professors, but career advisors can be difficult to connect with. The social life at BU also tends to be geared more towards networking than having fun and developing friendships.
Overall BU is really great but the dorms need a serious update. I am currently staying at warren and it's disgusting, the rooms are okay but the bathrooms are horrible and need to be renovated with more toilets and showers as there are only 2.
The college is best if you are looking for an open-minded and diverse environment. There are many clubs and resources for students, whether it is about helping you with academics or finding a community you might belong in.
Contrary to others, I like the open campus, it’s nice walking the campus and seeing an environment other than the one offered by the university.
cool school. Dorms are kinda nice depending on what you get. food is alright not the best but also not the worse. Better to get food from the GSU food hall. The class aren't too hard but do take the time to study and make space to do hw etc. Also if you need help always go to a teacher for help or the TA. Most of the time they are helpful. Most people here are friendly so it won't be too hard to find friends or casually acquaintances. If you want to find people join clubs are go to events. We have a lot of fun events especially in the beginning of fall semester .
I studied abroad in Madrid over the summer, which was wonderful. However, my scholarship did not completely cover summer study abroad and I couldn't study abroad during the semester without falling behind on my major. Also, when I tested positive for COVID and stayed home, my participation grades decreased.
I loved being in the city and being able to experience so much life while being in school. I also enjoy the close proximity to other Massachusetts schools such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College, and Northeastern.
Boston University's campus is unique and allows for students to be connected to various opportunities throughout the city of Boston and at nearby schools. Additionally, the academics at BU are very rigorous and challenging, allowing for students to push themselves.
BU is a great school for people with many backgrounds. Even though the academics can be a little rough, the culture here is very "work hard, party hard", so there is room for everyone to find out who they are. There are many different opportunities that can expand students' circle, internships, job searches, etc. Many clubs and things are always going on throughout campus too.