Type: Private
State: Massachusetts
Website: www.bu.edu

Quick Overview:
Sports facilities are good, the city is great, food outside campus is very good and the campus feels safe.

The word from: the Students

At Boston University students have a very wide range of choices then can make when it comes to academics. It's the perfect place for independent students to explore all the options they have with access to over 65 majors and to top-notch pre-professional programs. Boston University(BU) fosters independence, students do whatever they want, they just need the motivation to. academic wise it's very rigorous, maybe even having a hidden grade deflating policy, regarded as unfair by the student body of course.

BU doesn't have a traditional campus so social life doesn't revolve around the university itself therefor the city is the place to go, it's great and has plenty to do on weekends. Walking around is very enjoyable with lots of places to go to, downtown, the entertainment areas, Cambridge, Central Square or the river. Everything is really close to campus.
Parties are for the great majority held off campus due to the school's strict policy on alcohol and drugs. Bars and clubs are plenty so going out for a drink or dancing is a common thing on weekends. For the ones that don't enjoy parties and prefer school activities, Boston university tries to provide as much as possible, things such as comedy clubs, student concerts, several interesting lectures for every kind of interest.

There's no typical student per say, at BU, they tend to be liberal and political aware, still there are no types. The strong focus on athletics and strong arts programs creates a very good mix of people and everyone gets along. There is an amazing dynamic in class discussions due to the diversity. The great majority of people are rich, well dressed and snobby but still there is a broad array of nations represented in campus.

Type: Private
State: Rhode Island
Website: www.brown.edu


Quick Overview:
Students are friendly, good off-campus food, students are satisfied, no one cheats.


The word from: the Students

The unconventional approach to life and learning conducted by Brown University is quite visible on their willingness to use untested, experimental methods of learning, like the 2 week free classes when students can go to whatever class they want as to let them choose which best fits their needs. A system that treats students fairly and lets them have freedom of choice and even if some can go off track there are measures and ways to aid anyone succeeding despite the odds. Professors in general are good, of course still hit or miss sometimes but every department has amazing professors that will help and aid in anything. As for the academics it's up to the students to get involved as much as they want.

Most of the students education comes from participating in other activities and getting involved with the student body in general. They often gather to think and discuss important issues, from life to politics, society to global affairs, relationships among others. Brown students organize many parties mainly dorm hosted but if you're not into parties you're still welcome at Brown University of course. Aside from parties students organize cultural activities as well, such as indie bands, student performances, jazz, dancing and many others.

It's unique student body composed of people from different backgrounds, different styles and ideals makes it a very diverse place to study in. All united under their love for learning. Most people here are atypical to fashion, music taste and academic interests. Overall it's quite laid-back and casual community, friendly and everyone goes well with one another.